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Ecolab Inc.
$263.14-- (--)
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ecolab Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(24 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$322.38
↑ 22.51% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest ECL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Manav Patnaik
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$300.00
Tim Mulrooney
William Blair
BuyMaintains
-
David Begleiter
Deutsche Bank
BuyMaintains
$325.00 → $335.00
Matthew DeYoe
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$335.00
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$345.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyReiterates
$278.37 → $325.00
Ashish Sabadra
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$337.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyInitiates Coverage
$325.00 → $330.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyReiterates
$325.00 → $330.00
Jason Haas CFA
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$260.00 → $275.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyMaintains
$325.00
Manav Patnaik
Barclays
BuyReiterates
$300.00
Tim Mulrooney
William Blair
BuyMaintains
-
Ashish Sabadra
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$337.00
Laurence Alexander
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$352.00 → $345.00
Unknown Analyst
Raymond James
HoldMaintains
-
John McNulty
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$345.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyMaintains
$330.00 → $325.00
Shlomo Rosenbaum
Stifel Nicolaus
BuyMaintains
$337.00
Jim Kelleher
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
-
Matthew DeYoe
BofA Securities
BuyInitiates Coverage
$335.00
Andrew Wittmann
Baird
BuyMaintains
$296.00 → $290.00
Eric Boyes
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$312.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
BuyMaintains
$335.00 → $325.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for ECL?

The analyst consensus rating for ECL is "Buy" based on 16 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for ECL?

The average 12-month price target for ECL is $322.38, representing an upside of 22.5% from the current price of $263.14.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.