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Ecolab Inc. ECL

Basic Materials — Specialty Chemicals
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
2.91
Total sells
27.15
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — 1 — — — — 2 2 — — —
Sell — 2 — — 6 — — 1 1 1 2 —
Insider Ownership
10.68%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
76,160.00
Revenue
16,842.50
Net Income
2,133.60
Free Cash Flow
1,886.40
Net Debt
8,040.90
Current Ratio
1.84
Debt/Equity
1.31
P/E ratio
35.93
P/S ratio
4.49
P/B ratio
7.50
Past 5Y EPS Growth
6.70%
This Y EPS Growth
8.29%
Next Y EPS Growth
15.15%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
12.45%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.51
Annual Dividend Rate
2.12
Annual Dividend Yield
1.06%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 2.94
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—
2025 2.68
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—
—
2024 2.36
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—
—
—
2023 2.16
—
—
—
—
2022 2.06
—
—
—
—
2021 1.95
—
—
—
—
2020 1.89
—
—
—
—
2019 1.85
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—
—
—
2018 1.69
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—
—
2017 1.52
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2016 1.42
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 919.50 1,256.80 646.20 5,135.30
Receivables 2,834.20 2,865.00 3,249.40 3,452.70
Inventory 1,497.20 1,464.90 1,490.40 1,643.90
Other 393.20 439.00 569.60 787.90
5,644.10 6,025.70 5,955.60 11,019.80
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,566.30 1,810.00 2,071.00 2,157.80
ST’ Debt 630.40 615.70 870.40 1,271.10
Other 1,334.90 1,512.70 1,737.50 1,863.10
4,345.80 4,792.80 5,534.70 5,986.60
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 4,066.10 4,415.40 — —
—
’25 3,695.00 4,025.20 4,165.00 4,196.00
16,081.20
’24 3,751.90 3,985.80 3,998.50 4,005.20
15,741.40
’23 3,571.60 3,852.10 3,958.10 3,938.40
15,320.20
’22 3,266.70 3,580.60 3,669.30 3,671.20
14,187.80
’21 2,885.00 3,162.70 3,320.80 3,364.60
12,733.10
’20 3,020.60 2,685.70 3,018.60 3,065.30
11,790.20
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 445.90 729.50 — —
—
’25 369.40 701.80 791.30 1,090.10
2,952.60
’24 649.40 611.10 786.70 766.70
2,813.90
’23 198.20 573.40 787.70 852.50
2,411.80
’22 170.10 322.40 436.70 859.20
1,788.40
’21 295.30 503.00 622.70 640.90
2,061.90
’20 371.80 386.80 451.80 649.80
1,860.20
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 97.60 491.20 — —
—
’25 153.10 505.90 533.70 763.90
1,956.60
’24 448.60 417.00 550.10 415.00
1,830.70
’23 29.30 405.20 622.10 590.30
1,646.90
’22 21.70 154.00 244.90 657.20
1,077.80
’21 193.30 359.70 456.50 421.60
1,431.10
’20 224.90 284.80 340.90 525.90
1,376.50
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.52 1.90 — —
—
’25 1.41 1.84 2.05 1.98
7.28
’24 1.43 1.71 2.58 1.66
7.37
’23 0.82 1.15 1.41 1.41
4.79
’22 0.60 1.08 1.21 0.93
3.81
’21 0.67 1.08 1.12 1.04
3.91
’20 0.97 (6.98) 0.85 1.04
(4.15)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.5
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 131.04 143.91 193.46 221.62 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 237.38 201.62 262.61 286.04 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.30 0.32 0.33 0.34 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,187.80 15,320.20 15,741.40 16,081.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.76% 40.24% 43.46% 44.46% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,343.40 1,755.50 2,571.20 2,547.90 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.47% 11.46% 16.33% 15.84% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,108.90 1,393.00 2,131.90 2,093.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 938.70 923.60 935.40 976.40 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 49.75 53.76 55.37 56.76 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 3.83 4.82 7.43 7.33 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.27 8.46 9.90 10.42 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2.49) (2.68) (3.46) (3.52) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.78 5.78 6.44 6.91 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.45 28.32 30.92 34.61 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 285.20 285.00 284.30 283.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.44 41.12 31.54 35.81 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.96 3.69 4.23 4.62 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.78 7.00 7.58 7.59 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.52 4.16 4.63 5.10 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 46.36 38.71 39.83 41.89 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,788.40 2,411.80 2,813.90 2,952.60 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (710.60) (764.90) (983.20) (996.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,077.80 1,646.90 1,830.70 1,956.60 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,283.80 1,298.30 1,232.90 420.90 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8,580.40 8,181.80 7,564.90 8,236.30 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,981.80 7,262.30 6,308.10 7,590.10 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,258.60 8,072.20 8,789.20 9,804.50 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.12% 6.34% 9.55% 8.82% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.41% 8.12% 11.60% 9.84% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.05% 17.90% 25.06% 22.33% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has staged an electrifying comeback from pandemic lows, surging revenues from $11.8 billion in 2020 to $15.7 billion in 2024—a stellar 7% CAGR—fueled by its indispensable role in water treatment, hygiene, and energy tech amid rising sustainability mandates like the EU Green Deal. Operational wizardry shines through: revenue per employee hit $328,000, gross margins expanded to 43.5%, EBT rocketed 46% to $2.57 billion with a 16.3% margin, and ROE soared to 25.1%, dwarfing historical averages. Gushing cash flows—$2.81 billion operating and $1.83 billion free—back robust dividends, buybacks, and innovation, while a fortress balance sheet trimmed debt and lifted ROIC to 11.6%.

Stock-wise, shares have tripled from 2020 troughs, trading at premium-but-justified multiples thanks to recurring revenues and moat-like efficiency, outpacing the S&P amid macro storms. Insider buys signal confidence, sells look routine, and analysts eye 10-18% upside to targets.

Looking ahead, forecasts dazzle: revenues to $18.1 billion by 2027, EPS leaping 18% to $9.71, powered by water scarcity tailwinds, ESG booms, and U.S. reshoring. With mid-teens total returns in sight, Ecolab’s defensive growth rocket is primed for liftoff in an AI-industrial renaissance—dive into the full analysis for the charts and catalysts!

Read full commentary →

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Latest News

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18 Aug

4 , 2:34 PM
Ecolab acquires CoolIT, gaining AI upside in data center cooling while adding debt and cost risks. Acquisition marks major strategic expansion in AI cooling market with material debt and margin implications.

3 , 2:29 PM
Ecolab Inc. shows rising growth but accumulating debt risks, leading to questions on whether its stock merits purchase. Rising growth paired with debt risks points to moderate effects on financial performance and investor outlook.

3 , 2:24 PM
Ecolab stock rallies 12.2% over three months as high-tech growth gains momentum. High-tech growth momentum supports recent stock gains with potential to moderately influence future performance.

28 Jul

4 transcript , 9:00 PM
Ecolab Inc. posted strong growth in Life Sciences and global operations in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Strong segment growth in earnings report signals major positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 , 8:00 AM
Ecolab achieved accelerated sales growth and double-digit EPS growth, posting reported diluted EPS of $1.90 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.09, up 11%. The company raised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to $8.05-$8.25, reflecting 7-10% growth. Earnings beat combined with raised long-term EPS guidance signals stronger financial performance and positive shifts in investor sentiment for Ecolab.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 4:56 PM
Ecolab Inc. discussed Q2 2026 financial results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically shape near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 3:04 PM
Ecolab Inc. held its Q2 earnings call and presented financial results along with operational highlights. Q2 earnings updates can moderately affect short-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 , 10:00 AM
Ecolab Inc. reported Q2 earnings with analysis of key financial metrics. Q2 earnings metrics provide data on financial performance that can influence investor sentiment and stock movement.

3 , 9:09 AM
Ecolab Inc. raised its 2026 profit forecast after posting double-digit quarterly EPS growth. Raised 2026 profit forecast signals stronger future earnings potential.

24 Jul

3 , 1:16 PM
Ecolab prepares to report Q2 earnings, with guidance on positioning the stock ahead of the release. Q2 results release can moderately shift views on Ecolab financials and valuation.

3 , 4:10 AM
Ecolab Inc. faces a cut to its EPS estimates, which has altered the company's investment story and outlook. EPS estimate reductions can shift market views on earnings trajectory and valuation.

17 Jul

3 , 12:57 PM
Oppenheimer upgraded Ecolab to Outperform, citing AI growth as key driver for upside potential. Oppenheimer upgrade to Outperform on AI growth prospects may moderately lift Ecolab investor sentiment.

3 , 10:20 AM
Oppenheimer states Ecolab is positioned for accelerated earnings growth driven by robust core operations. Oppenheimer's positive assessment points to accelerated earnings growth for Ecolab based on core business strength.

7 Jul

3 , 9:45 AM
RBC states Ecolab pricing actions will offset commodity inflation and drive H2 growth. Analyst note on pricing offsets signals moderate support for Ecolab half-year results amid inflation.

3 Jul

4 , 5:14 PM
Ecolab completes CoolIT acquisition to expand into AI infrastructure. Acquisition marks major strategic entry into high-growth AI data center cooling market.

4 , 10:07 AM
Ecolab Inc. closed its CoolIT acquisition, strengthening the company's AI cooling portfolio. CoolIT deal represents major strategic expansion into high-growth AI data-center cooling segment with clear revenue and positioning upside.

2 Jul

4 , 4:15 PM
Ecolab Inc. completed the CoolIT acquisition, expanding its AI cooling platform for data centers as the global high tech business targets $4 billion revenue by 2030. CoolIT acquisition expands Ecolab AI cooling capabilities with major high-tech revenue growth targets.

26 Jun

3 Insider Monkey, 1:01 AM
Citi raises Ecolab price target and names it top specialty chemicals pick ahead of Q2 earnings. Analyst price target raise and top-pick designation can lift short-term investor sentiment for Ecolab.

19 Jun

4 , 2:19 PM
Ecolab Inc raises $5 billion to expand into AI data center cooling. Major capital raise targets high-growth AI cooling segment and can materially lift revenue trajectory.

4 , 4:14 AM
Ecolab (ECL) leverages CoolIT technology to expand into water-efficient cooling solutions for AI data centers. Entry into AI data center cooling via CoolIT opens major growth avenue in high-demand sector.

29 May

3 Simply Wall St., 2:04 PM
Ecolab Inc. completed a US$5 billion bond issuance that may reframe its funding-led efficiency narrative. US$5 billion bond issuance can alter Ecolab capital structure and funding efficiency outlook.

27 May

3 MT Newswires, 1:59 PM
UBS states Ecolab will gain from stronger volumes and margins. Positive analyst note on volumes and margins may lift sentiment but signals no major strategic or operational shift.

21 May

4 www.twincities.com, 6:06 AM
Ecolab CEO is investing in AI initiatives expected to deliver major operational efficiencies and long-term performance gains for the company. CEO's AI bet signals major strategic shift likely to reshape Ecolab's operations and competitive edge.

20 May

3 Simply Wall St., 9:15 PM
Ecolab raises debt while shifting finance leadership, shaping investor outlook on capital structure and strategic direction. Debt raise and finance leadership change may alter capital structure and near-term strategy without fundamentally redefining operations.

3 Exec Edge, 12:09 PM
Ecolab Inc. experiences growing US foodservice adoption that drives a strategic shift towards revenue execution beyond oil sectors in its quarterly update. US foodservice adoption expands Ecolab revenue streams and reduces oil dependency.

15 May

3 Insider Monkey, 5:29 AM
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) presents an attractive investment opportunity for the second half of 2026, fueled by strong earnings and upbeat analyst sentiment. Positive earnings and analyst views moderately boost ECL's market sentiment and financial outlook without fundamentally altering its trajectory.

13 May

3 Insider Monkey, 3:06 PM
Bank of America lists Ecolab (ECL) among companies positioned to benefit from expanding AI data centers. BofA's inclusion highlights Ecolab's potential gains from AI data center growth, offering moderate uplift to revenue and sentiment.

3 Simply Wall St., 3:14 AM
Ecolab's report highlights sustainability progress and digital growth amid debates on its valuation. Sustainability advances and digital expansion signal moderate operational improvements, tempered by valuation uncertainties.

12 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:23 AM
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) reported strong Q1 results and announced a new bioprocessing expansion, triggering a fresh valuation assessment amid positive momentum. Strong Q1 earnings and bioprocessing expansion represent major strategic growth drivers boosting Ecolab's competitive edge and investor outlook.

4 Business Wire, 7:00 AM
Ecolab Inc. delivered strong performance and significant impact. Strong performance delivery highlights robust financial results and strategic progress boosting future market performance and investor sentiment.
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