Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc.

ECL
Ecolab Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
256.26
USD
+5.79
- -
72.12BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
44.19
47.59
45.7
44.96
47.78
42.35
43.6
41.08
44.47
49.75
53.76
55.37
56.76
58.16
Basic EPS, GAAP
3.23
4.01
3.38
4.2
5.2
4.95
5.41
-4.2
3.95
3.83
4.82
7.43
7.33
7.44
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
5.2
6.05
6.75
6.63
7.22
7.89
8.4
6.48
7.2
6.27
8.46
9.9
10.42
10.71
Dividend per Share
0.73
1.15
1.35
1.46
1.55
1.71
1.92
1.95
1.98
2.11
2.17
2.34
2.66
2.75
Book Value per Share
16.82
19.67
21.97
25.05
28.89
32.11
35.94
29.98
32.06
33.95
36.64
41.8
46.61
47.48
Tangible Book Value per Share
-14.13
-12.63
-12.21
-11.04
-12.19
-9.78
0.8
-9.69
-17.59
-15.55
-12.52
-8.54
-10.98
-10.36
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
300
300
296
292
290
289
288
287
286
285
285
284
283
283
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
13,253
14,280
13,545
13,152
13,836
12,222
12,562
11,790
12,733
14,188
15,320
15,741
16,081
16,452
Operating Margin (%)
13.07
14.17
14.59
14.52
14.07
15.06
15.65
13.36
13.36
12
13.73
16.6
17.99
18.09
Depreciation Expense
816
872
860
851
893
730
775
813
843
939
924
935
976
1,003
Net Income, GAAP
968
1,203
1,002
1,229
1,505
1,429
1,559
-1,205
1,130
1,092
1,372
2,112
2,076
2,106
Effective Tax Rate (%)
25.01
28.04
22.8
24.43
13.83
20.24
16.67
15.21
19.11
17.46
20.65
17.09
17.84
18.2
Profit Margin (%)
7.3
8.42
7.4
9.34
10.87
11.69
12.41
-10.22
8.87
7.69
8.96
13.42
12.91
12.8
Working Capital
1,210
485
-317
1,260
1,119
992
1,198
2,185
1,134
1,284
1,298
1,233
421
-53
LT Debt
6,044
4,843
4,260
6,146
6,758
6,302
6,319
6,970
8,630
8,413
7,977
7,525
7,962
7,526
Total Equity
7,409
7,382
6,980
6,971
7,654
8,054
8,726
6,202
7,253
7,259
8,072
8,789
9,804
10,032
Return on Invested Capital (%)
9.54
10.22
11.06
10.57
11.57
9.64
10.57
9.15
9.15
8.49
9.97
12.67
13.11
13.17
Return on Capital (%)
10.14
11.22
9.25
10.52
11.58
9.97
10.25
-5.85
7.63
6.92
8.59
12.06
10.88
10.84
Return on Common Equity (%)
20.58
21.98
16.15
17.76
19.17
16.21
15.89
-12.71
12.71
11.58
13.64
18.92
16.55
16.49

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
176
1,035
1,740
LT Borrowings
8,053
7,366
6,922
LT Finance Leases
601
596
604
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
283
282
281
Market Capitalization
77,619
74,352
75,250

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
7,107
5,956
6,043
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,956
646
520
Accounts Receivable, Net
3,114
3,249
3,280
Inventories
1,535
1,490
1,572
Total Current Liabilities
4,188
5,535
6,096
Payables & Accruals
2,482
2,656
2,642
ST Debt
176
1,035
1,740
Deferred Revenue
116
173
201

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
4.3%
9.74%
11.55%
Free Cash Flow
5.09%
10.81%
4.93%
Net Income, GAAP
-24.74%
-23.85%
-1.74%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.96%
6.46%
2.16%
Total Cash Common Dividend
6.6%
6.18%
13.44%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
3,752
3,986
3,998
4,005
15,741
2025
3,695
4,025
4,165
4,196
16,081
2026
4,066
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
1.44
1.72
2.6
1.67
7.43
2025
1.42
1.85
2.06
2
7.33
2026
1.53
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
0.61
0.58
0.57
0.57
2.34
2025
0.68
0.66
0.65
0.67
2.66
2026
0.77
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

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CEO
Christophe Beck
Full Time Employees
48,000
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
Address
1 Ecolab Place Saint Paul MN United States of America 55102-2233
IPO Date
Jan 1, 1957
Website
ecolab.com
Business
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources worldwide. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company develops and markets specialized products and services including water treatment and management systems through its Nalco Water division such as cooling and boiler water treatments, wastewater solutions and digital monitoring via ECOLAB3D technology; institutional cleaning and sanitation offerings for hospitality, foodservice, retail, education and government encompassing warewashing, laundry solutions, floor care, general cleaning chemicals and food safety programs; healthcare and life sciences solutions for hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturers and cleanrooms featuring infection prevention, surgical suite cleaning, instrument reprocessing and contamination control; and pest elimination services providing integrated pest management for rodents and insects in commercial properties. Ecolab operates in more than 170 countries with approximately 48,000 associates, serving industries such as food, healthcare, high-tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets through science-based solutions, data-driven insights and on-site service. Recent developments include the August 2025 agreement to acquire Ovivo's Electronics ultra-pure water business for $1.8 billion to expand circular water management for semiconductor manufacturing, expected to close in Q1 2026 and double its high-tech water segment; expansion of its partnership with The Home Depot in November 2025 to launch nine Scientific Clean products in Canada covering degreasers, bathroom cleaners and pressure wash concentrates, building on a line now exceeding 45 products since 2023; and the June 2025 launch of 3D TRASAR Technology for direct-to-chip liquid cooling to enhance data center performance amid AI growth.

Company News

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