$264.49
+3.36 (+1.29%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-0.47%
6M
-2.40%
1Y
+5.29%
YTD
+0.70%
Open$260.00
Previous Close$261.13
Day High$267.87
Day Low$258.58
52W High$309.27
52W Low$221.62
Volume—
Avg Volume1.37M
Market Cap79.70B
P/E Ratio38.40
EPS$7.28
SectorChemicals
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$276.06
Below
SMA 200
$269.98
Below
RSI (14)
71.1
Overbought
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Buy
32 analysts
Price Target
-45.9% upside
Current
$264.49
$264.49
Target
$143.07
$143.07
$108.16
$143.07 avg
$167.47
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15.90B | 15.25B | 72.50B |
| Net Income | 2.05B | 1.77B | 5.25B |
| Profit Margin | 12.9% | 12.3% | 7.2% |
| EBITDA | 3.42B | 3.12B | 7.71B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 5.57B |
| Rev Growth | +4.3% | +4.3% | +21.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.47 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.02%
Annual Dividend$2.67
Payout Ratio36.3%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-DividendMar 5, 2026
Pay DateMar 17, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | Cook Gregory B | Exercise | 15,192 | $137.09 | $2.08M |
| Feb 27 | Cook Gregory B | Sale | 11,673 | $304.25 | $3.55M |
| Feb 27 | Cook Gregory B | Exercise | 0 | $0.00 | — |
| Feb 26 | McKibben Tracy B | Exercise | 12,623 | $115.08 | $1.45M |
| Feb 26 | McKibben Tracy B | Sale | 11,358 | $308.66 | $3.51M |
About Ecolab Inc
Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company develops and provides cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance products and programs for the food service, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and energy markets worldwide. Ecolab operates through several business segments including Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences. The company combines proprietary chemistry, equipment, digital monitoring, and on-site service to help customers improve operational efficiency, food safety, patient care, and sustainability.
Chemicals Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN | Linde Plc | $479.84 | +0.37% | 32.9 | 226.97B |
| SHW | Sherwin-Williams Co/The | $313.70 | -0.08% | 32.4 | 83.12B |
| APD | Air Products & Chemicals Inc | $286.25 | +2.72% | — | 61.04B |
| CTVA | Corteva Inc | $80.58 | +3.63% | 47.4 | 51.80B |
| NTR | Nutrien Ltd | $76.82 | +5.44% | 18.8 | 46.56B |
| PPG | Ppg Industries Inc | $103.42 | +1.31% | 13.9 | 21.85B |
ECL Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ecolab Inc do?
Ecolab generates revenue by solving problems most businesses can't easily handle themselves: keeping kitchens sanitary, water treatment systems efficient, and healthcare facilities infection-free. Its competitive model combines proprietary chemistry with on-site technical service — a field rep visits the customer, monitors usage, troubleshoots problems, and ensures compliance with food safety or healthcare regulations. That service layer creates high switching costs. The company's water segment helps industrial clients reduce consumption, increasingly valued as water scarcity becomes a global operational risk.
Is ECL stock a good investment?
Ecolab enjoys a business model where the cost of its products and services is small relative to the operational and regulatory consequences of getting hygiene or water treatment wrong for its customers. That dynamic supports pricing power and retention rates that most industrial companies would envy. The stock typically trades at a premium valuation, reflecting this quality. Risks include raw material cost inflation that can compress margins when chemical input costs spike, and the capital required to maintain its large service network.
Who are Ecolab Inc's main competitors?
Diversey competes directly in institutional cleaning and hygiene, particularly in food and beverage and hospitality. Solenis focuses on water treatment chemistry for industrial applications. In the healthcare hygiene segment, GOJO Industries (maker of Purell) and SC Johnson Professional compete for hand hygiene and surface disinfection programs. Nalco Water, which Ecolab actually acquired, formerly competed in industrial water treatment.
Does Ecolab Inc pay dividends?
Ecolab has increased its dividend for more than three consecutive decades, placing it among the S&P 500's most reliable dividend growers. The yield is relatively modest at roughly 1%, which reflects the premium valuation the stock commands, not a low absolute payment. The company has consistently grown the payout over time while also investing in acquisitions and organic expansion, demonstrating a disciplined approach to capital allocation across multiple priorities simultaneously.
What is ECL's stock price today?
ECL last closed at $264.49, up 1.29% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $221.62 and a high of $309.27. The current price represents 49% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What do Wall Street analysts say about ECL?
Among 32 analysts covering ECL, the consensus rating is Buy — 19 rate it a buy, 13 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $143.07, implying 46% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
Is Ecolab Inc profitable?
Ecolab Inc generated $15.90B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $2.05B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 12.9% is solid for its sector.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?
ECL trades at a P/E ratio of 38.40 on trailing earnings of $7.28 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Chemicals sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
How has ECL stock performed recently?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -0.47% (3M), -2.40% (6M), +5.29% (1Y), +0.70% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether ECL is outperforming or lagging the broader market.