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Ecolab (ECJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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ECJ Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
16Ratings
Strong Buy
14 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 16 analysts giving stock ratings to
Ecolab
in the past 3 months
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ECJ Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

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Based on 16 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ecolab in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF269.09 with a high forecast of CHF299.63 and a low forecast of CHF245.53. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price TargetCHF299.63Average Price TargetCHF269.09Lowest Price TargetCHF245.53
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF274.66
Buy
―
Assigned
09/29/26
New Buy Rating for Ecolab (ECL), the Basic Materials Giant
William Blair Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Tim Mulrooney
William Blair
William Blair
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Buy
―
Reiterated
09/28/26
Ecolab Initiated at Buy on Expanding High-Growth End-Market Exposure and Improving Margin Trajectory
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Matthew DeYoe
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
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Buy
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Materials Stocks: AIC Mines Limited (IAUFF), Ecolab (ECL)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Jason Haas CFA
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF245.53
Hold
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Assigned
09/16/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG)
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Manav Patnaik
Barclays
Barclays
CHF249.69
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/26/26
New Buy Rating for Ecolab (ECL), the Basic Materials Giant
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Ashish Sabadra
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF280.48
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/18/26
RBC Capital Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John Eade
Argus Research
Argus Research
CHF258.01
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/04/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) and Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
Raymond James Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Unknown Analyst
Raymond James
Not Ranked
Raymond James
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Hold
―
Reiterated
07/31/26
Raymond James Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Andrew Wittmann
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF241.37→CHF253.85
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at BairdEcolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at Baird
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Scott Schneeberger
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF266.34
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab (ECL): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF287.14→CHF299.63
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO CapitalEcolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO Capital
Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Shlomo Rosenbaum
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
CHF280.48
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Stifel Nicolaus Keeps Their Buy Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Jeffrey Zekauskas
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF245.53→CHF253.85
Buy
―
Assigned
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $295 at JPMorganEcolab price target raised to $305 from $295 at JPMorgan
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Joshua Spector
UBS
UBS
CHF270.5→CHF284.65
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), IGO (Other OTC: IPGDF) and Reliance Steel (NYSE: RS)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF270.5→CHF272.16
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
Ecolab (ECL): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
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Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF274.66
Buy
―
Assigned
09/29/26
New Buy Rating for Ecolab (ECL), the Basic Materials Giant
William Blair Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Tim Mulrooney
William Blair
William Blair
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Buy
―
Reiterated
09/28/26
Ecolab Initiated at Buy on Expanding High-Growth End-Market Exposure and Improving Margin Trajectory
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Matthew DeYoe
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
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Buy
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Materials Stocks: AIC Mines Limited (IAUFF), Ecolab (ECL)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Jason Haas CFA
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF245.53
Hold
―
Assigned
09/16/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG)
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Manav Patnaik
Barclays
Barclays
CHF249.69
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/26/26
New Buy Rating for Ecolab (ECL), the Basic Materials Giant
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Ashish Sabadra
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF280.48
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/18/26
RBC Capital Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John Eade
Argus Research
Argus Research
CHF258.01
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/04/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) and Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK)
Raymond James Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Unknown Analyst
Raymond James
Not Ranked
Raymond James
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Hold
―
Reiterated
07/31/26
Raymond James Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
Robert W. Baird Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Andrew Wittmann
Robert W. Baird
Robert W. Baird
CHF241.37→CHF253.85
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at BairdEcolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at Baird
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Scott Schneeberger
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF266.34
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab (ECL): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF287.14→CHF299.63
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO CapitalEcolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO Capital
Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Shlomo Rosenbaum
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
CHF280.48
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Stifel Nicolaus Keeps Their Buy Rating on Ecolab (ECL)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Jeffrey Zekauskas
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF245.53→CHF253.85
Buy
―
Assigned
07/29/26
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $295 at JPMorganEcolab price target raised to $305 from $295 at JPMorgan
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
Joshua Spector
UBS
UBS
CHF270.5→CHF284.65
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Ecolab (NYSE: ECL), IGO (Other OTC: IPGDF) and Reliance Steel (NYSE: RS)
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:ECJ
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF270.5→CHF272.16
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/28/26
Ecolab (ECL): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant
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Best Analysts Covering Ecolab

3 Months
Joshua SpectorUBS
Success Rate
10/13 ratings generated profit
77%
Average Return
+4.00%
Copying Joshua Spector's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 76.92% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.00% per trade.
1 Year
Scott SchneebergerOppenheimer
Success Rate
11/11 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+10.11%
Copying Scott Schneeberger's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +10.11% per trade.
2 Years
Scott SchneebergerOppenheimer
Success Rate
11/11 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+14.80%
Copying Scott Schneeberger's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +14.80% per trade.
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ECJ Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Sep 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
37
26
33
32
31
Hold
5
4
5
3
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
42
30
38
35
34
In the current month, ECJ has received 31 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. ECJ average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 269.09.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

ECJ Financial Forecast

ECJ Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for ECJ is CHF1.80 with a range of CHF1.78 to CHF1.82. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.74. ECJ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECJ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for ECJ is CHF1.80 with a range of CHF1.78 to CHF1.82. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.74. ECJ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECJ has Performed in-line its overall industry.

ECJ Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for ECJ is CHF3.90B with a range of CHF3.86B to CHF3.99B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF3.67B. ECJ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.40% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECJ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for ECJ is CHF3.90B with a range of CHF3.86B to CHF3.99B. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF3.67B. ECJ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.40% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECJ has Performed in-line its overall industry.

ECJ Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:ECJ’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Ecolab Inc’s 12-month average price target is 269.09.
    What is CH:ECJ’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:ECJ, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Ecolab Inc a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Ecolab Inc has a consensus rating of Strong Buy, which is based on 14 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Ecolab Inc’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Ecolab Inc is 269.09. This is based on 16 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is CHF299.63 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF245.53. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Ecolab Inc?
            Ecolab Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 16 Wall Streets Analysts.
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