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Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
$278.11-1.17 (-0.42%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Ecolab Inc.
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Price (Candle)
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The Narrative
Ecolab Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $278.11 with a market capitalization of $77.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $324.95 (21 analysts), implying a +16.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 10% below its 52-week high of $309.27, remaining 2.2% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.8% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.42B↑ | $4.07B↓ | $4.20B↑ | $4.17B↑ | $4.03B |
| Gross Profit | $1.95B↑ | $1.77B↓ | $1.85B↓ | $1.87B↑ | $1.80B |
| Operating Income | $804.30M↑ | $668.40M↓ | $786.60M | $786.40M↑ | $734.70M |
| Net Income | $534.90M↑ | $432.60M↓ | $563.90M↓ | $585.00M↑ | $524.20M |
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Fundamentals
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 Gl...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$77.40B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
37.06
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.89
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.02%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
15.81%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.26M
Recent News
Is Ecolab Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Ecolab has lagged behind the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain reasonably bullish about the stock’s growth potential.
Ecolab (ECL) Up 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Ecolab (ECL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Bill Gates owns $25 billion in blue-chip S&P 500 stock
The largest holding in his portfolio also helps fund the Gates Foundation.
Ecolab Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Ecolab has underperformed the broader market, while analysts remain moderately optimistic, supported by earnings growth, raised guidance, and potential upside.
Ecolab's Projected Commodity Cost Increase in H2 Manageable, RBC Capital Markets Says
Ecolab's (ECL) projected commodity cost increase of high-single-digit percentage in H2 is manageable