As of Oct 9, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $79.53B
- P/E (TTM)
- 37.58
- Forward P/E
- 38.15
- Dividend yield
- 1.04%
- 52-week range
- $243.15$309.27
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.16M
Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
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| Day's Range | $279.90 - $282.69 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $309.27 |
| 52-Week Low | $243.15 |
| Open | $281.69 |
| Volume (last close) | 935.00K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.16M |
| Market Cap | 79.53B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 282.20M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 37.58 |
| Forward P/E | 38.15 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.72 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 7.89 |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.96 |
| Revenue (TTM) | 16.84B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.12B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.87B |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.46 |
| Profit Margin | 12.57% |
| Operating Margin | 17.37% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.99% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.31 |
| 50-Day MA | $279.17 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $274.26 |
| 1-Year Change | +3.58% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.92 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.17% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
Ecolab at a Glance
Ecolab (ECL) has a market capitalization of $79.53B. The stock trades at 37.6× trailing earnings, 38.1× forward earnings and 4.7× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.12B on revenue of $16.84B (a 12.6% profit margin) and generated $1.87B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.1% year over year.
It holds $5.14B in cash and securities against $13.18B of debt, a net debt position of $8.04B.
Ecolab pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.92 per share a year, a 1.04% yield, with a 39% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 3.6% over the past year. At $281.83 it sits within its 52-week range of $243.15 to $309.27, above its 200-day moving average of $274.25.
Based on 17 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $322.50, 14.4% above the latest close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ecolab
What is the current stock price for ECL?
As of the Oct 9, 2026 close, ECL stock trades at $281.83. The 52-week range is $243.15–$309.27, with a day range of $279.90–$282.69.
What is the P/E ratio for ECL?
Ecolab's trailing P/E ratio is 37.6, meaning investors pay $37.6 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 38.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Ecolab operates in the Materials sector.
Does ECL pay dividends?
Yes, Ecolab pays a 1.04% annual dividend yield ($2.92 per share). The payout ratio is 39.2%. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-15.
What do analysts recommend for ECL?
Based on 17 analysts, the consensus for ECL is Buy.
What is the market cap of ECL?
Ecolab's market capitalization is $79.53B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Ecolab operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.