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Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NYSE:ECL
ECL Stock Chart & Stats
$277.73
$1.96(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$277.73
$1.96(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$221.62 - $286.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.19M
Market Cap
$78.66B
Enterprise Value$85.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.9
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2026EPS Estimate
2.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.07
Shares Outstanding283,235,660
10 Day Avg. Volume1,034,256
30 Day Avg. Volume1,194,745
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.58
Price to Book (P/B)7.61
Price to Sales (P/S)4.23
P/FCF Ratio36.61
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.78
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$295.00Price Target Upside6.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)8.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition IntegrationCompletion of the Ovivo acquisition and its planned inclusion into company results could broaden product offerings and create new revenue streams, prompting analysts to update estimates and supporting upside to the stock narrative.
High‑tech And Data Center ExposureManagement's focus on the global-high tech business and exposure to fab and data center build-outs positions the company to capture secular demand, bolstering revenue growth potential and operating leverage.
Pricing Power And Margin ExpansionSuccessful rollout of the surcharge pricing strategy alongside operating margin expansion and management's affirmed 12%–15% EPS growth framework, combined with productivity gains from One Ecolab, supports the company's path toward stronger margins.
Bears Say
Acquisition Accounting ImpactDeal-related amortization from the acquisition will reduce reported earnings and operating margin and is being included in valuation assessments, which may weigh on near-term profitability metrics.
Financial Headwinds From Interest And DilutionHigher net interest expense combined with an increased diluted share count represents modest financial headwinds that could dampen EPS growth despite operational improvements.
Volume Weakness In Key SegmentsForecasted lower volumes in Water and Industrial end markets are expected to pressure margins and slow top-line momentum where basic industries remain soft.
Ecolab News
ECL FAQ
What was Ecolab Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab Inc lowest stock price was $221.62 and its highest was $286.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab Inc’s market cap?
Ecolab Inc’s market cap is $78.66B.
When is Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 10, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Ecolab Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab Inc released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2025. The company reported $2.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.071 by -$0.001.
Is Ecolab Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecolab Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecolab Inc pay dividends?
Ecolab Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.73 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.01%. See more information on Ecolab Inc dividends here
What is Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.07.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab Inc have?
Ecolab Inc has 283,235,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab Inc reported an EPS of $2.07 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.071. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.087%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ECL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ecolab Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$295.00 (6.22% Upside)
$295.00 (6.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ECL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 75.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segments. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. Its Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, such as infection prevention and surgical solutions, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions under the Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios brand names. The company's Other segment offers pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects in restaurants, food and beverage processors, educational and healthcare facilities, hotels, quick service restaurant and grocery operations, and other institutional and commercial customers. This segment also provides colloidal silica for binding and polishing applications in semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace component manufacturing, as well as chemical industries; and products and services that manage wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management, and reduction, as well as real time data management. It sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
ECL Company Deck
ECL Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Ecolab's earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment, with strong earnings growth, resilient core business performance, and advancements in digital and high-tech segments. However, challenges remain in certain segments like basic industries and paper, as well as ongoing commodity cost pressures. Overall, the positives in growth and strategic execution outweighed the areas of concern.View all ECL earnings summariesECL Net sales Breakdown
49.91% Global Industrial
34.39% Global Institutional & Specialty
9.11% Global Healthcare & Life Sciences
7.42% Global Pest Elimination
0.00% Corporate
-0.84% Effect of foreign currency translation
ECL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$295.00
▲(6.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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