NYSE: ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
After hours: $273.00(+0.6%) · as of 5:56 PM ET
Market Cap
$76.38B
52w High
$309.27
52w Low
$243.15
P/E
36.56
Volume
1.09M
Outstanding Shares
281.44M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 0.51% over the last year. Revenue grew 4.9% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 16.91% to 17.49%. Free cash flow grew 24.43% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 17.49%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 4.9% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
29
Buy
7
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 28, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $2.08 · Revenue est $4.39B
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Dividends
$2.84/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 38yrSafeECL pays a dividend with a 1.05% dividend yield, 38 consecutive years of growth, growing at 8.26% annually, covered 2.5× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.05%
Annual Div / Share
$2.84
5yr CAGR
+8.26%
Doubles every ~8.7yr
Payout Ratio
36.92%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+10.59%
5yr CAGR
+8.26%
10yr CAGR
+7.48%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$1/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$10/yr $1/mo | $16/yr+49% $1/mo | $23/yr+121% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.05% → 2.31% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
ECL has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.5× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 8.26% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.