Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
NYSE: ECLConsumer DiscretionaryPackage Goods/CosmeticsUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 11:41 AM ET
ECL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $78.39B
- P/E (TTM)
- 37.53
- Forward P/E
- 29.73
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.45
- Dividend yield
- 1.02% ($2.84)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 243.15 – 309.27
- Day range
- 276.15 – 279.72
- Volume / Avg
- 197.10K / 1.27M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 280.33M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
ECL stock today
On Oct 8, ECL is trading at $279.63, adding $1.52 (0.55%), versus the S&P 500's 0.40% decline. At this level, ECL sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $243.15 to $309.27: 9.6% below the high, set on Feb 24, 2026 and 15.0% above the low. ECL is up 5.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 0.3%.
At 37.5x trailing earnings, Ecolab trades above the peer-group median of 26.2x. Its forward P/E of 29.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $2.18. Ecolab pays an annual dividend of $2.84 per share, a 1.02% yield at the current price.
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About Ecolab
Company profileEcolab 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Package Goods/Cosmetics
- CEO
- Mr. Christophe Beck
- Headquarters
- Saint Paul, MN
- Employees
- 48,000
- Website
- ecolab.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Ecolab generated $16.08 billion in revenue, up 2.2% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $2.08 billion (-1.7% year over year), for a net margin of 12.9% versus a median of 8.9% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 44.5% (up from 43.5%) and operating margin 17.0%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16.08B | $15.74B | $15.32B | $14.19B | $12.73B |
| Growth | +2.16% | +2.75% | +7.98% | +11.42% | +8.00% |
| Net income | $2.08B | $2.11B | $1.37B | $1.09B | $1.13B |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.28 | $7.37 | $4.79 | $3.81 | $3.91 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (24 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$325.05+16.24%
- Strong buy 5
- Buy 15
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.18
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.90 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.84
- Dividend yield
- 1.02%
- Last payment
- $0.73
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
ECL news
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Ecolab peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLColgate-Palmolive Company | 87.78 | +0.65% | $69.98B | vs ECL |
| HLNHaleon plc ADR | 9.11 | +1.00% | $40.06B | vs ECL |
| ELEstee Lauder Companies Inc. (The) | 93.70 | -0.79% | $33.95B | vs ECL |
| KVUEKenvue Inc. | 17.53 | -0.03% | $33.66B | vs ECL |
| ULUnilever PLC ADR | 61.25 | +0.44% | $131.90B | vs ECL |
| CHDChurch & Dwight Company Inc. | 97.23 | +0.50% | $23.06B | vs ECL |
| ELFe.l.f. Beauty Inc. | 104.91 | -0.12% | $6.19B | vs ECL |
| IPARInterparfums Inc. | 111.00 | 0.00% | $3.55B | vs ECL |
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Ecolab stock FAQ
What is Ecolab's stock price today?
ECL last traded at $279.63 as of Oct 8, 11:41 AM EDT, up 0.55% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Ecolab pay a dividend?
Yes. Ecolab pays $2.84 per share annually, a 1.02% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.73 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Ecolab's next earnings date?
Ecolab is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.18.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?
ECL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.53 and a forward P/E of 29.73, compared with a median of 26.2 for its closest peers.
Is Ecolab in the S&P 500?
Yes. Ecolab (ECL) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Ecolab's CEO?
Mr. Christophe Beck is the chief executive officer of Ecolab Inc., which has about 48,000 employees.
Has ECL ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent ECL stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 9, 2003, one of 4 splits on record.