Ecolab (ECL) Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates
Ecolab (ECL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.18 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $2.07 per share a year ago.
ECL - Ecolab Inc.
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$360.00
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Stock News
Ecolab Inc Q3 Earnings: EPS of $1.95 Misses Estimates, Revenue Reaches $4.694 Billion
Ecolab Inc (ECL) released its 8-K filing on October 27, 2026, detailing its third quarter performance. Despite some challenges, Ecolab exhibited notable sales g
Ecolab Delivers Strong and Accelerating Operating Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $1.95; Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.18, +5%; 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $8.10 - $8.20, +8% - 9%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Strong execution drove broad-based acceleration, with reported sales growth of 13% and organic sales growth accelerating to 7%. Volume growth improved to 2% despite ongoing Middle East disruptions, while pricing accelerated to 5%. Growth in Ecolab's core businesses strengthened, led by accelerating growth in Food & Beverage and Light Water. Heavy Water and Paper both returned to solid growth. Ecolab's growth.
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Ecolab Inc. $ECL Stock: Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC Lowers Stake
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Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
Shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the twenty-one brokerages that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seventeen have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy
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Nobody Cancels These Contracts: Rollins, Rentokil and Ecolab
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Ecolab: An Essentials-Focused Dividend Aristocrat
Ecolab Inc. remains central to global hygiene and water management, delivering essential infrastructure that underpins modern industry and daily life. ECL posted 9.7% net sales growth and 10.6% adjusted EPS growth in Q2 2026, driven by strong High-Tech, Life Sciences, and Digital segments. Shares trade at a slight discount to fair value, with robust 13.9% annual EPS growth forecast and a secure, growing dividend supported by a mid-30% payout ratio.
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on October 27, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its third quarter 2026 results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 27, 2026. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted.
114,612 Shares in Ecolab Inc. $ECL Acquired by Nykredit A S
Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 114,612 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $31,932,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes
Ecolab Director Eric Mark Green Buys $1 Million Stock. What Does This Mean for Investors?
Eric Mark Green acquired 3,690 shares at a weighted average price of $276.64, representing a total transaction value of ~$1.0 million on September 11, 2026. The purchase involved a share count equal to 87% of the total equity stake held before the transaction.
Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab Stock in Your Portfolio Now
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Price Targets
Ecolab price target raised to $344 from $342 at UBS
$344.00
(was $273.70)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ecolab price target raised to $342 from $325 at UBS
$342.00
(was $281.05)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ecolab price target raised to $360 from $345 at BMO Capital
$360.00
(was $280.58)
John McNulty
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BMO Capital
Ecolab price target raised to $327 from $325 at Mizuho
$327.00
(was $282.90)
Mizuho Securities
Ecolab price target raised to $305 from $290 at Baird
$305.00
(was $282.90)
Andrew Wittmann
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Robert W. Baird
Ecolab upgraded to Outperform from Perform at Oppenheimer
$320.00
(was $275.71)
Scott Schneeberger
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Oppenheimer
Ecolab price target raised to $335 from $325 at Deutsche Bank
$335.00
(was $272.13)
Deutsche Bank
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) PT Raised to $275 at Wells Fargo
$275.00
(was $264.44)
Jason Hass
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Wells Fargo
UBS Upgrades Ecolab Inc. (ECL) to Buy
$325.00
(was $254.23)
Joshua Spector
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UBS
Ecolab price target lowered to $345 from $352 at Jefferies
$345.00
(was $250.22)
Jefferies
Ecolab price target lowered to $293 from $312 at UBS
$293.00
(was $272.47)
UBS
Ecolab price target raised to $312 from $300 at Evercore ISI
$312.00
(was $305.00)
Evercore ISI
Ecolab price target raised to $325 from $285 at Deutsche Bank
$325.00
(was $300.28)
David Begleiter
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Deutsche Bank
Ecolab price target raised to $345 from $323 at BMO Capital
$345.00
(was $300.69)
John McNulty
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BMO Capital
Ecolab price target raised to $340 from $325 at Seaport Research
$340.00
(was $304.59)
Seaport Global
Ecolab price target raised to $312 from $295 at UBS
$312.00
(was $300.56)
UBS
Ecolab price target raised to $330 from $280 at Morgan Stanley
$330.00
(was $300.64)
Morgan Stanley
Ecolab price target raised to $335 from $315 at Mizuho
$335.00
(was $299.62)
Mizuho Securities
Ecolab price target raised to $327 from $307 at Baird
$327.00
(was $299.62)
Andrew Wittmann
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Robert W. Baird
Ecolab price target raised to $337 from $300 at Stifel
$337.00
(was $299.62)
Stifel Nicolaus