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ECL Stock Chart & Stats
$274.80
$1.96(0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$274.80
$1.96(0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$243.15 - $309.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume214.11K
Average Volume (3M)1.56M
Market Cap
$76.78B
Enterprise Value$84.24K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$519.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.7
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.44
Shares Outstanding281,437,500
10 Day Avg. Volume915,674
30 Day Avg. Volume1,562,742
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-26.61
Price to Book (P/B)7.61
Price to Sales (P/S)4.62
P/FCF Ratio39.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$322.21Price Target Upside17.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)8.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$17.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability & MarginsEcolab has materially improved margins and profitability versus 2022, with sustained operating margin near 17% and robust net margin. Durable margin expansion reflects pricing power, cost leverage and portfolio mix, supporting long-term reinvestment capacity and high ROE.
Recurring, Service‑Led Revenue ModelThe business model centers on repeat consumable sales plus equipment, on‑site services and digital subscriptions. High route density, customer stickiness and connected devices drive predictable, recurring revenue streams and cross‑sell benefits that support durable margins and retention.
Strategic M&A Into High‑Growth SegmentsTargeted acquisitions (OVIVO, CoolIT) and internal investment grow exposure to higher‑margin, faster‑growing end markets (high tech, life sciences, digital). This structural mix shift can sustainably lift organic growth and support the company’s long‑term 20% operating margin objective.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash conversion trails reported earnings, with FCF below net income and recent FCF growth turning slightly negative. Persistent working‑capital or timing shortfalls reduce free liquidity, limiting nimble capital allocation, debt paydown and the ability to fund large M&A or buybacks without external financing.
Elevated Absolute Leverage & New FinancingAlthough leverage has improved versus earlier years, absolute debt remains sizable and the company just added large term debt to fund acquisitions. This raises interest‑rate and refinancing exposure, and may constrain financial flexibility if macro rates rise or cash generation underperforms expectations.
Acquisition Integration & Regulatory RiskPending acquisitions face regulatory review and integration execution. Near‑term noncash amortization and financing dilute quarterly EPS, and any delays or integration setbacks could defer expected revenue/margin benefits, increasing execution risk and temporarily weighing on returns.
Ecolab News
ECL FAQ
What was Ecolab’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab lowest stock price was $243.15 and its highest was $309.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab’s market cap?
Ecolab’s market cap is $76.78B.
When is Ecolab’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Ecolab’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $1.7 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.695 by $0.005.
Is Ecolab overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecolab’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecolab pay dividends?
Ecolab pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.73 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.04%. See more information on Ecolab dividends here
What is Ecolab’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab’s EPS estimate is 2.08.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab have?
Ecolab has 281,437,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab reported an EPS of $1.7 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.695. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.343%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab?
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$322.21 (17.25% Upside)
$322.21 (17.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ECL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 589.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $155.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
ECL Net sales Breakdown
47.76% Global Water
37.07% Global Institutional & Specialty
4.39% Global Life Sciences
7.58% Global Pest Elimination
0.00% Corporate
3.20% Effect of foreign currency translation
ECL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$322.21
▲(17.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.13% Insiders
17.45% Mutual Funds
0.88% Other Institutional Investors
58.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors