ECL Ecolab Inc.
Stock · NYSE · United States · Basic Materials · US2788651006
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Price
304.41 USD
-1.12%
52-week range
243.15 – 318.93
Dividend yield0.96%
Market cap85.4B
NowoTrade score
60 Grade A
Price history
Daily prices in USD. Dividends, results and news are marked on the day they happened; click a day to see them.
Updated 12 Nov 2026 21:34. Information, not advice. Showing the last 12 months. Create a free account to see the whole history
Results
Next results
09 Feb 2027
in 88 days · 08:00 · estimate 2.19
Last results
2.18 vs 2.17 estimated
27 Oct 2026 · In line +0.3%
Beat the estimate
0 of 12
0 missed · 12 in line
Average surprise
+0.3%
reported against the estimate, last 12 quarters
Earnings per share: estimate and reported
Estimate Reported: beat Reported: miss In line
Quarterly results
| Date | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2027 08:00 | 2.19 | — | — | Upcoming |
| 27 Oct 2026 08:00 | 2.17 | 2.18 | +0.3% | In line |
| 28 Jul 2026 08:00 | 2.08 | 2.09 | +0.5% | In line |
| 28 Apr 2026 08:00 | 1.70 | 1.70 | +0.2% | In line |
| 10 Feb 2026 08:00 | 2.07 | 2.08 | +0.7% | In line |
| 28 Oct 2025 08:00 | 2.07 | 2.07 | -0.1% | In line |
| 29 Jul 2025 08:00 | 1.90 | 1.89 | -0.3% | In line |
| 29 Apr 2025 08:00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | +0.1% | In line |
| 11 Feb 2025 08:00 | 1.80 | 1.81 | +0.7% | In line |
| 29 Oct 2024 08:00 | 1.82 | 1.83 | +0.3% | In line |
| 30 Jul 2024 08:00 | 1.67 | 1.68 | +0.5% | In line |
| 30 Apr 2024 07:00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | +0.5% | In line |
| 13 Feb 2024 08:00 | 1.54 | 1.55 | +0.8% | In line |
| 31 Oct 2023 08:00 | 1.52 | 1.54 | +1.2% | Beat |
| 01 Aug 2023 08:00 | 1.21 | 1.24 | +2.4% | Beat |
| 02 May 2023 08:00 | 0.86 | 0.88 | +2.2% | Beat |
| 14 Feb 2023 08:00 | 1.25 | 1.27 | +1.5% | Beat |
| 01 Nov 2022 08:00 | 1.30 | 1.30 | -0.2% | In line |
| 26 Jul 2022 08:00 | 1.09 | 1.10 | +0.9% | In line |
| 26 Apr 2022 08:00 | 0.83 | 0.82 | -0.7% | In line |
| 15 Feb 2022 08:00 | 1.28 | 1.28 | -0.1% | In line |
| 26 Oct 2021 08:00 | 1.30 | 1.38 | +6.5% | Beat |
| 27 Jul 2021 08:00 | 1.22 | 1.22 | +0.2% | In line |
| 27 Apr 2021 08:00 | 0.81 | 0.81 | -0.6% | In line |
| 16 Feb 2021 08:00 | 1.25 | 1.23 | -1.5% | Miss |
| 27 Oct 2020 08:00 | 1.12 | 1.15 | +2.6% | Beat |
| 28 Jul 2020 08:00 | 0.75 | 0.65 | -13.4% | Miss |
| 28 Apr 2020 09:00 | 1.06 | 1.13 | +6.6% | Beat |
| 18 Feb 2020 08:00 | 1.70 | 1.66 | -2.6% | Miss |
| 29 Oct 2019 08:00 | 1.71 | 1.71 | +0.2% | In line |
| 30 Jul 2019 08:00 | 1.41 | 1.42 | +0.5% | In line |
| 30 Apr 2019 08:00 | 1.02 | 1.03 | +1.4% | Beat |
| 19 Feb 2019 08:00 | 1.54 | 1.54 | +0.0% | In line |
| 30 Oct 2018 08:00 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.0% | In line |
| 31 Jul 2018 08:00 | 1.27 | 1.27 | +0.1% | In line |
| 01 May 2018 08:00 | 0.89 | 0.91 | +2.1% | Beat |
| 20 Feb 2018 08:00 | 1.39 | 1.39 | -0.3% | In line |
| 31 Oct 2017 08:00 | 1.36 | 1.37 | +1.1% | Beat |
| 01 Aug 2017 08:00 | 1.12 | 1.13 | +0.5% | In line |
| 02 May 2017 08:00 | 0.81 | 0.80 | -0.8% | In line |
| 21 Feb 2017 08:00 | 1.28 | 1.25 | -2.1% | Miss |
| 01 Nov 2016 08:00 | 1.28 | 1.28 | +0.0% | In line |
| 02 Aug 2016 08:00 | 1.08 | 1.08 | +0.3% | In line |
| 03 May 2016 08:00 | 0.76 | 0.77 | +1.3% | Beat |
| 23 Feb 2016 08:00 | 1.24 | 1.22 | -1.9% | Miss |
| 02 Nov 2015 08:00 | 1.28 | 1.28 | -0.3% | In line |
| 28 Jul 2015 08:00 | 1.08 | 1.08 | +0.1% | In line |
| 28 Apr 2015 08:00 | 0.81 | 0.80 | -1.3% | Miss |
| 24 Feb 2015 08:00 | 1.20 | 1.20 | +0.0% | In line |
| 28 Oct 2014 08:00 | 1.20 | 1.21 | +0.5% | In line |
Annual results · USD
| Year | Revenue | Change | Net income | Net margin | EPS | EPS change | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.1B | +2.2% | 2.1B | 12.9% | 7.28 | -1.2% | 1.9B |
| 2024 | 15.7B | +2.7% | 2.1B | 13.4% | 7.37 | +53.9% | 1.8B |
| 2023 | 15.3B | +8.0% | 1.4B | 9.0% | 4.79 | +25.7% | 1.6B |
| 2022 | 14.2B | — | 1.1B | 7.7% | 3.81 | — | 1.1B |
Dates and earnings per share from the company reports as collected by the data provider; the estimate is the analysts' average before the report. Information, not advice.
Prices by day, week and month
| Period | Opening price | High | Low | Closing price | Change | Volume | Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2026 | 309.83 | 311.30 | 304.34 | 304.41 | -1.12% | 1,063,731 | |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 305.15 | 307.93 | 302.50 | 307.86 | +0.60% | 1,172,600 | |
| 10 Nov 2026 | 305.69 | 308.50 | 304.59 | 306.03 | -0.23% | 1,293,600 | |
| 09 Nov 2026 | 304.45 | 309.59 | 301.63 | 306.74 | +2.02% | 1,614,300 | |
| 06 Nov 2026 | 300.00 | 304.15 | 297.00 | 300.68 | -1.68% | 2,219,200 | |
| 05 Nov 2026 | 318.85 | 318.93 | 303.68 | 305.83 | -2.91% | 2,630,400 | |
| 04 Nov 2026 | 311.00 | 315.58 | 305.82 | 315.01 | +3.39% | 2,747,100 | |
| 03 Nov 2026 | 307.60 | 307.88 | 303.58 | 304.68 | -1.20% | 1,261,100 | |
| 02 Nov 2026 | 305.99 | 310.00 | 302.70 | 308.38 | +1.78% | 1,491,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2026 | 301.84 | 305.71 | 300.71 | 302.98 | +0.70% | 1,743,600 | |
| 1,252 older periods: create a free account to see the whole history | |||||||
Prices in USD, adjusted for splits but not for dividends. Weeks run Monday to Friday and months follow the calendar; the change compares each close with the previous period's. Dividends are those whose ex-dividend date falls in the period, per share. Information, not advice.
News
- Here's How Much $100 Invested In Ecolab 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 10 Nov 2026 16:15
- Global Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Decontamination Equipment Market Forecast (2026-2032) Featuring Profiles of 3M Company, Chemring Group, Dragerwerk, DuPont de Nemours, Ecolab and Other Key Players (opens in a new tab) 09 Nov 2026 15:28
- Morgan Stanley Sees AI Making Ecolab’s (ECL) Competitive Moat Even Stronger (opens in a new tab) Insider Monkey · 08 Nov 2026 14:36
- Here’s How Much You Would Have Made Owning Ecolab Stock In The Last 20 Years (opens in a new tab) Benzinga · 03 Nov 2026 19:30
- Ecolab (ECL) Q3 Earnings Showcase Margin Strength Despite EPS Drag (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 28 Oct 2026 07:16
- Ecolab: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors (opens in a new tab) Motley Fool · 28 Oct 2026 01:45
- Ecolab Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary (opens in a new tab) Moby · 28 Oct 2026 00:55
- Ecolab (ECL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (opens in a new tab) Motley Fool · 27 Oct 2026 23:44
- Ecolab Q3 Earnings Call Highlights (opens in a new tab) MarketBeat · 27 Oct 2026 21:04
- Ecolab Q3 Earnings In-Line With Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 27 Oct 2026 17:30
- Ecolab (ECL) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 27 Oct 2026 12:30
- Ecolab (ECL) Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates (opens in a new tab) Zacks · 27 Oct 2026 12:10
- Ecolab: Q3 Earnings Snapshot (opens in a new tab) Associated Press · 27 Oct 2026 12:06
- Is Ecolab Still The Business You Bought? (opens in a new tab) Trefis · 23 Oct 2026 17:24
- Ecolab (ECL) Backs Water Reuse Push With Membrane Technology Investment (opens in a new tab) Simply Wall St. · 23 Oct 2026 11:21
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Key data
- Previous close
- 307.86 USD
- Market cap
- 85.4B
- Dividend yield
- 0.96%
- 5-year average yield
- 1.05%
- Payout ratio
- 40%
- Last dividend
- 0.7300 USD · 15 Sep 2026
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Country
- United States
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
- Currency
- USD
Dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Per share |
|---|---|
| 15 Sep 2026 | 0.7300 USD |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 0.7300 USD |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 0.7300 USD |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 0.7300 USD |
| 8 older dividends: create a free account to see them | |
Why this score
| Part of the score | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Dividends per year as a share of today's price. Very high yields count for less: they often signal trouble. | 4.0 / 25 |
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| Dividend safety Can the company keep paying? The dividend against free cash flow and earnings, plus debt and interest cover. | 22.2 / 25 |
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| Dividend growth How many years in a row the dividend has risen, and how fast. | 15.0 / 15 |
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| Quality Return on equity, net margin and how stable the margins are. | 12.3 / 15 |
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| Valuation Free cash flow yield and the P/E against its sector. | 1.4 / 10 |
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| Analysts How far the analysts' average target is from today's price. | 3.1 / 5 |
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Income profile: it pays a dividend, so it is scored mainly on the dividend and how safe it is. Based on 95% of the figures (grade A).
Warnings take points off and some cap the score. In your account the score also considers how the share fits your portfolio. How the score works
Figures
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 41.42× | Weak | 21.31× |
| P/E (forward) | 32.36× | Weak | 11.49× |
| Price / book | 8.19× | Weak | 2.05× |
| Price / sales | 4.91× | Fair | 1.87× |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.03× | Weak | 9.17× |
| Free cash flow yield | 1.7% | Weak | 2.9% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 44% | Good | 30.2% |
| Operating margin | 18.5% | Good | 11.9% |
| Net margin | 12% | Good | 4.9% |
| Return on equity | 20.8% | Good | 8% |
| Return on assets | 7.3% | Good | 4.7% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth / year | 4.3% | Fair | -0.1% |
| EPS growth / year | 24.1% | Good | 1.3% |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / equity | 1.33× | Fair | 0.38× |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 3.09× | Weak | 1.38× |
| Interest cover | 9.45× | Good | 5.29× |
| Current ratio | 1.11× | Fair | 2.26× |
| Figure | Value | Reading | Sector median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payout of earnings | 39.7% | Good | 19.4% |
| Payout of free cash flow | 52.3% | Fair | 39% |
| Payout of free cash flow (3 years) | 38% | Good | — |
| Dividend growth / year | 9.4% | Good | 5.6% |
| Years of rising dividends | 13 | Good | 1 |
The reading follows general rules of thumb and each sector has its own norms: compare with the sector median when it is shown. Information, not advice.
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