Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab Stock in Your Portfolio Now
ECL benefits from high-tech growth, digital expansion, innovation and solid Q2 results, while cost fluctuations remain a key concern.
ECL - Ecolab Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$326.13
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HIGH:
$360.00
LOW:
$275.00
MEDIAN:
$331.00
CONSENSUS:
$326.13
UPSIDE:
18.09%
Stock News
Allworth Financial LP Has $8.76 Million Stock Holdings in Ecolab Inc. $ECL
Allworth Financial LP decreased its position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) by 9.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 31,444 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 3,187 shares during the quarter. Allworth Financial LP's holdings in Ecolab
Ecolab (ECL) Up 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Ecolab (ECL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Ecolab to Host 2026 Investor Day at SC26 Supercomputing Conference
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. will host its 2026 Investor Day in conjunction with the SC26 Supercomputing Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Chicago. Christophe Beck, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Scott Kirkland, chief financial officer; and other members of Ecolab's senior leadership team will provide an in-depth look at the technology, innovation and growth strategies that are strengthening the company's business model, market position and long-ter.
1,483,725 Shares in Ecolab Inc. $ECL Bought by Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 1,483,725 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $413,381,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp
Ecolab's CoolIT Deal Raises AI Upside but Also Debt and Cost Risks
ECL's $4.75B CoolIT deal expands its AI data-center cooling opportunity, but higher debt and financing costs raise execution risks.
Is Ecolab Stock Worth Buying as Growth Rises but Debt Risk Builds?
ECL's accelerating High-Tech, Digital and Life Sciences growth supports its outlook, but rising debt and financing costs keep the buy case cautious.
Ecolab Rallies 12.2% in 3 Months as High-Tech Growth Gains Momentum
ECL's 12.2% three-month rally is backed by High-Tech, Digital and Life Sciences growth, firmer pricing and a higher 2026 earnings outlook.
B & T Capital Management DBA Alpha Capital Management Acquires New Stake in Ecolab Inc. $ECL
B and T Capital Management DBA Alpha Capital Management acquired a new stake in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 12,166 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $3,390,000. Several other
E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB Has $2.49 Million Stock Holdings in Ecolab Inc. $ECL
E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB trimmed its stake in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) by 17.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,926 shares of the basic materials company's stock after
Ecolab Declares Cash Dividend
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, to be paid October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 89 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that prote.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ecolab Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Ecolab NYSE: ECL reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share growth of 11%, supported by 5% organic sales growth, stable organic gross margin and productivity gains, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Beck said on the company's earnings call.
Ecolab Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up in Pre-Market
ECL stock rises pre-market after earnings and revenues beat estimates, as pricing, volume growth and core-business demand lift organic sales.
Ecolab (ECL) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Ecolab (ECL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Ecolab (ECL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Ecolab (ECL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.89 per share a year ago.
Ecolab Delivers Accelerated Sales Growth and Double-Digit EPS Growth; Reported Diluted EPS $1.90; Adjusted Diluted EPS $2.09, +11%; Raises 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $8.05 - $8.25, +7% - 10%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Ecolab delivered strong performance across the business. Accelerated organic sales growth, driven by good volume growth despite Middle East disruptions and by improved pricing, as well as strong productivity, more than offset rising commodity costs. Reported sales $4.4 billion, +10%. Organic sales growth accelerated to +5%. Growth in Ecolab's core businesses improved, led by accelerating growth in Food & Be.
Caxton Associates LLP Makes New $958,000 Investment in Ecolab Inc. $ECL
Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 3,601 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $958,000. Other large investors have also recently modified
Bank of Nova Scotia Acquires 35,136 Shares of Ecolab Inc. $ECL
Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its holdings in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) by 76.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 80,954 shares of the basic materials company's stock after buying an additional 35,136 shares during the quarter. Bank
Ecolab Gears Up to Report Q2 Results: How to Play the Stock?
ECL's Q2 results are likely to benefit from strong growth engines and pricing gains, but elevated input costs may test margins and earnings momentum.
Price Targets
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
Ecolab price target raised to $295 from $291 at UBS
$295.00
(was $270.96)
UBS