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Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
308.08
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Powered by Yahoo ScoutEcolab’s third-quarter results showed 7% organic sales growthand stronger operating margins, led by high-tech water, life sciences, digital services, and pest control. CoolIT-related financing, amortization, and integration costs reduced near-term earnings, while management raised 2026 adjusted earnings guidance and projected stronger growth in 2027.
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302.98 - Open
305.99 - Bid 308.62 x 4000
- Ask 308.82 x 4000
- Day's Range
302.70 - 310.00 - 52 Week Range
243.15 - 310.00 - Volume
243,811 - Avg. Volume
1,357,221 - Market Cap (intraday)
86.408B - Beta (5Y Monthly) 0.86
- PE Ratio (TTM)
41.92 - EPS (TTM)
7.35 - Earnings Date Oct 27, 2026
- Forward Dividend & Yield 2.92 (0.96%)
- 1y Target Est
330.57 - Morningstar Rating Rating available with Stock Picks access
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Performance Overview
Trailing total returns as of 11/2/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC) .
YTD Return
ECL
18.31%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
11.75%
1-Year Return
ECL
21.47%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
11.84%
3-Year Return
ECL
85.69%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
77.18%
5-Year Return
ECL
43.61%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)
65.21%
Earnings Trends
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As of 10/30/2026
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Market Cap
84.98B
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Enterprise Value
98.22B
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Trailing P/E
41.22
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Forward P/E
32.49
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PEG Ratio (current)
3.06
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Price/Sales (ttm)
4.94
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Price/Book (mrq)
8.15
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Enterprise Value/Revenue
5.65
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Enterprise Value/EBITDA
24.49
Financial Highlights
Profitability and Income Statement
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Profit Margin
11.99%
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Return on Assets (ttm)
7.29%
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Return on Equity (ttm)
20.77%
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Revenue (ttm)
17.37B
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Net Income Avi to Common (ttm)
2.08B
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Diluted EPS (ttm)
7.35
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
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Total Cash (mrq)
722.3M
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Total Debt/Equity (mrq)
133.33%
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Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm)
1.44B
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Raising target price
Ecolab is a provider of water, hygiene, and energy technology and services. The company delivers comprehensive solutions to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiency for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality, and industrial industries. Ecolab has approximately 48,000 employees worldwide. The shares are a component of the S&P 500.
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Ecolab Earnings: High-Tech Water Generates Strong Growth; Raising Valuation
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management and cooling solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.
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Ecolab Earnings: High-Tech Water Generates Strong Growth; Raising Valuation
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management and cooling solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.
