ECL Ecolab Inc.
USBasic MaterialsAs of 2026-07-10 16:00
Why ECL matters now
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a US stock in Basic Materials. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $274.31 with +0.47% on the session and $77.20B in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +9.52% and YTD +2.51%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $4.07B, net income of $432.6M, and EPS of $1.52. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E 37.22 and FCF yield 2.5%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "Ecolab Closes CoolIT Acquisition, Strengthens AI Cooling Portfolio" from Zacks Investment Research.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Buy with a median target of $330.00; recent insider activity includes Clark Benjamin M. filing P-Purchase; recent congressional disclosure data includes John Boozman Sale. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
37.22
PEG
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P/B
7.59
P/S
4.60
EV/EBITDA
23.82
DCF Value
$219.33
FCF Yield
2.5%
Div Yield
1.1%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
44.3%
Operating Margin
17.5%
Net Margin
12.8%
ROE
21.7%
ROA
8.4%
ROIC
11.4%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.07B | $432.6M | $1.52 |
| Q4 2025 | $4.20B | $563.9M | $1.98 |
| FY 2025 | $16.08B | $2.08B | $7.28 |
| Q3 2025 | $4.17B | $585.0M | $2.05 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Buy
Target (Consensus)
$326.91
Target (Median)
$330.00
Target Range
$275.00 - $345.00
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Company Info
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
0.91
Ecolab Inc. delivers essential water, hygiene, and infection prevention products and services to clients across the United States and globally. The company organizes its operations into several key segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and an "Other" segment. Through its Global Industrial division, Ecolab furnishes a range of water treatment, process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions. These offerings cater to a diverse array of sectors including manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical production, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundries, and the petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment focuses on delivering specialized cleaning and sanitizing products primarily to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail sectors. Ecolab's Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment addresses the needs of the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. It supplies specialized cleaning and sanitizing products, encompassing infection prevention, surgical solutions, and comprehensive cleaning and contamination control, marketed under brand names like Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios. Within the "Other" segment, Ecolab provides pest elimination services. These services aim to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, including rodents and insects, for various clients such as restaurants, food and beverage processors, educational and healthcare institutions, hotels, quick service restaurants, grocery stores, and other commercial and institutional entities. This segment additionally furnishes colloidal silica, used for binding and polishing applications in the semiconductor, catalyst, aerospace component manufacturing, and chemical sectors. Furthermore, it delivers products and services for comprehensive wash process management, featuring custom-designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy conservation, and real-time data management. Ecolab distributes its offerings via its field sales and corporate account teams, as well as through a network of distributors and dealers. Established in 1923, the company maintains its headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota.