Ecolab Inc.
ECLNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $81.42B
- P/E (TTM)
- 38.47
- Forward P/E
- 39.57
- Dividend yield
- 1.00%
- 52-week range
- $243.15$309.27
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.28M
Ecolab (ECL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
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| Day's Range | $286.57 - $292.28 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $309.27 |
| 52-Week Low | $243.15 |
| Open | $290.58 |
| Volume (last close) | 994.37K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.28M |
| 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 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.92 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 39.17% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 81.42B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 282.20M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 38.47 |
| Forward P/E | 39.57 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.83 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 8.07 |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.77 |
| 50-Day MA | $279.82 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $275.06 |
| 1-Year Change | +6.28% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Ecolab at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ecolab (ECL) has a market capitalization of $81.42B. The stock trades at 38.5× trailing earnings, 39.6× forward earnings and 4.8× 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.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, 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 1.00% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 39% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 6.3% over the past year. At $288.53 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $243.15 to $309.27, above its 200-day moving average of $275.06.
Based on 18 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $323.08, 12.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ecolab
What is the current stock price for ECL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, ECL stock trades at $288.53. The 52-week range is $243.15–$309.27, with a day range of $286.57–$292.28.
What is the P/E ratio for ECL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ecolab's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 38.5, meaning investors pay $38.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 39.6, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Ecolab operates in the Materials sector.
Does ECL pay dividends?
Yes, Ecolab pays a 1.00% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.92 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 39.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ECL?
Based on ratings from 18 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ECL is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $323.08, a 12.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $288.53.
What is the market cap of ECL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ecolab's market capitalization is $81.42B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Ecolab operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.