Loading stock data…
Ecolab Inc. provides water (ECL)
$268.75+5.61 (+2.13%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Ecolab Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Ecolab Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $268.75 with a market capitalization of $77.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $319.43 (21 analysts), implying a +18.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 13% below its 52-week high of $309.27, remaining 0.3% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. Risk note: RSI 25 is oversold, raising the odds of a near-term bounce; MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +18.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 25) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.07B↓ | $4.20B↑ | $4.17B↑ | $4.03B↑ | $3.69B |
| Gross Profit | $1.77B↓ | $1.85B↓ | $1.87B↑ | $1.80B↑ | $1.63B |
| Operating Income | $668.40M↓ | $786.60M | $786.40M↑ | $734.70M↑ | $584.80M |
| Net Income | $432.60M↓ | $563.90M↓ | $585.00M↑ | $524.20M↑ | $402.50M |
Peer Comparison
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).
$77.39B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
-
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.03%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
837,644
Recent News
Ecolab (ECL) Could Be 17% Undervalued Before June Earnings
Wall Street expectations for Ecolab (ECL) ahead of its June 2026 quarterly report are in focus, with analysts projecting earnings of $2.08 per share on revenue of about $4.4 billion. See our latest analysis for Ecolab. Ecolab's share price has eased in recent sessions, with a 7 day share price return down 4.56% and a 90 day share price return down 2.36%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 47.69% points to stronger longer term momentum. If Ecolab is on your radar because of upcoming...
Ecolab Gears Up to Report Q2 Results: How to Play the Stock?
ECL's Q2 results are likely to benefit from strong growth engines and pricing gains, but elevated input costs may test margins and earnings momentum.
How A Cut To Ecolab’s (ECL) EPS Estimates Has Changed Its Investment Story
Ecolab recently reported that Wall Street analysts had expected quarterly earnings of US$2.08 per share for the June 2026 quarter, with projections for revenue growth across its Global Water, Global Pest Elimination, Global Institutional & Specialty, and Global Life Sciences segments. However, the consensus earnings estimate was cut by 8.1% in the month before the release, hinting at increasing caution around Ecolab’s near-term profitability despite the anticipated growth across all major...
Ahead of Ecolab (ECL) Q2 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Evaluate the expected performance of Ecolab (ECL) for the quarter ended June 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
Chemicals Companies Likely to Report In-Line Quarterly Results, Deutsche Bank Says
US chemicals companies are likely to report quarterly results in line with expectations, with the Mi