Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Market Cap | 72.27B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 15.68B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 2.10B |
| Shares Out | 283.51M |
| EPS (ttm) | 7.35 |
| PE Ratio | 34.66 |
| Forward PE | 32.97 |
| Dividend | $2.60 (1.02%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Volume | 934,739 |
| Open | 256.28 |
| Previous Close | 252.67 |
| Day's Range | 253.68 - 258.32 |
| 52-Week Range | 220.96 - 273.69 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 282.94 (+11.0%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 29, 2025 |
About ECL
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, refining, pulp and pape... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Ecolab's revenue was $15.74 billion, an increase of 2.75% compared to the previous year's $15.32 billion. Earnings were $2.11 billion, an increase of 53.93%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 16 analysts, the average rating for ECL stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $282.94, which is an increase of 11.00% from the latest price.
News
Ecolab Appoints Marion Gross to Board of Directors
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Marion Gross, previously Executive Vice President and Global Chief Supply Chain Officer at McDonalds, to the Ecola...
Ecolab Annual Meeting Results Announced
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. announced today at its annual meeting of stockholders that the slate of thirteen director nominees named in the company's proxy statement was elected for ...
Ecolab Declares Cash Dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per common share, to be paid July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record ...
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Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 8, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders. As indicated in our proxy statement, the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be a virtual-...
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Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - VP, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman & CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call Par...
Ecolab Delivers Continued Double-Digit EPS Growth; Reported Diluted EPS $1.41; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.50, +12%; Maintains 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $7.42 - $7.62, +12% - 15%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Delivered another strong quarter of double-digit EPS growth as continued value pricing, volume growth, and productiv...
Ecolab Announces 5% Trade Surcharge in the United States
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. announced today a 5% trade surcharge on all of its solutions and services in the United States, effective May 1, 2025. This surcharge is intended to mitig...
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Ecolab Delivers on Commitments to Save Water in Historic AI Era
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Water is the world's most essential resource, and it's only grown more critical in the age of AI. During this transformative digital revolution, Ecolab, a global sust...
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on April 29, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2025 first quarter results. A news release containing first quarter results is expected to be issued before market open...
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 13, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Chairman of the Board & CEO Ecolab Inc., will address financial analysts at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference on Thursday March 13, 2025. E...
Ecolab Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19th Consecutive Year
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to lif...
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Ecolab Appoints Michel Doukeris to Board of Directors
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Michel Doukeris, Chief Executive Officer of AB InBev, to the Ecolab board as an independent director, effective Fe...
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for February 26, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott Kirkland, chief financial officer Ecolab Inc., will address financial analysts at the Bank of America 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Wednes...
Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - VP, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman & CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call ...
Ecolab Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter and Record 2024 Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $1.66; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.81, +17%; 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $7.42 - $7.62, +12% - 15%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Reported sales $4.0 billion, +2% versus last year. Organic sales +4%, with accelerated growth in the Industrial and...
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Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on February 11th
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2024 fourth quarter results. A news release containing fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market op...
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