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264.28 USD
P/E
36.11
EPS
7.27
Yield
1.04%
Safety Score
96
P/B
11.19
ROE
22.52
Beta
0.98
Target Price
320.19 USD
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Ecolab Inc.

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q3 2025

Ecolab delivered robust third-quarter results, reporting double-digit earnings growth driven by strong pricing acceleration and solid performance across key growth engines.

  • Organic sales growth reached 4%, underpinned by double-digit growth in Pest Elimination, Life Sciences, Global High-Tech, and Ecolab Digital.
  • Pricing increased to 3%, bolstered by trade surcharges and effective value pricing strategies.
  • Operating income margins improved to nearly 21% in Pest Elimination due to strong sales and operational leverage from innovative technology.
  • Ecolab identified a $65 billion growth opportunity through cross-selling across its expansive customer base, with significant potential among its largest clients.
  • The rollout of breakthrough innovations, such as DishIQ and 3D TRASAR, continues to drive customer value and strengthen Ecolab's market position.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateMay 5, 2026
P/E36.11
EPS7.27
Book Value23.46
Price to Book11.19
Debt/Equity103.92
% Insiders0.151%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.18%
Estimates
Forward P/E27.11
Forward EPS9.68
Target Mean Price320.19
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.04%
Annual dividends2.76 USD
Ex-Div. DateMarch 17, 2026
Payout36.31%
5y avg Yield1.04%

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Ecolab Inc. Logo Ecolab Inc. Analysis (ECL)

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Is Ecolab Inc. a good investment? Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is currently trading at 264.28 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 320.19 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 36.11. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.

Earnings Schedule: Ecolab Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on May 5, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 9.68.

For income investors, Ecolab Inc. pays a dividend yield of 1.04%. With a payout ratio of 36%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Ecolab Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 2.76 USD (1.04% yield).

What asset class is Ecolab Inc.?

Ecolab Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 10 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be May 5, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 7.27.

Company Profile

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 Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Dividend Yield

1.04% (5y avg: 1.04%)

Annual Dividends

2.76 USD

Next ex. div date

March 17, 2026

Payout Ratio

36.31%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 0.77 USD
2026 2.82 USD
2025 2.60 USD
2024 2.28 USD
2023 2.12 USD
2022 2.04 USD
2021 1.92 USD
2020 1.88 USD
2019 1.84 USD
2018 1.64 USD
2017 1.48 USD
2016 1.40 USD
2015 1.32 USD
2014 1.10 USD
2013 0.69 USD
2012 1.03 USD
2011 0.70 USD
2010 0.62 USD
2009 0.56 USD
2008 0.52 USD
2007 0.46 USD
2006 0.40 USD
2005 0.35 USD
2004 0.32 USD
2003 0.43 USD
2002 0.54 USD
2001 0.65 USD
2000 0.48 USD
1999 0.42 USD
1998 0.48 USD
1997 0.64 USD
1996 0.56 USD
1995 0.50 USD
1994 0.55 USD
1993 0.76 USD
1992 0.70 USD
1991 0.70 USD
1990 0.66 USD
1989 0.65 USD
1988 0.62 USD
1987 0.59 USD
1986 10.00 USD
1985 4.17 USD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

Ecolab Inc.
Apr 15, 2026 Upcoming
Dividend
0.73 USD
Ecolab Inc.
Jan 15, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.73 USD
Ecolab Inc.
Oct 15, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.65 USD
Ecolab Inc.
Jul 15, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.65 USD

Historical Split Corporate Actions

Split Date Split Ratio to 1
June 9, 2003 2.000000
Jan. 16, 1998 2.000000
Jan. 19, 1994 2.000000
July 16, 1986 2.000000
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