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ECL

Ecolab Inc

NYSE: ECL · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

$255.59
-1.51% today

Updated 2026-05-04

Market cap
$73.29B
P/E ratio
35.07
P/S ratio
4.46x
EPS (TTM)
$7.40
Dividend yield
1.06%
52W range
$246 – $308
Volume
1.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

57
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+
5.8
Quality
C+
7.5
Profitability
B+
4.3
Valuation
C
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →198 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$317.48
+24.21%
12-Month target
$218.24
-14.61%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
6 Strong Buy13 Buy8 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

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Strengths
+ ROE 22.40% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $758.00M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$14.19B$15.32B$15.74B$16.08B$16.45B$17.5B
Net income$1.09B$1.37B$2.11B$2.08B$432.60M
EPS$7.40$8.60
Free cash flow$1.08B$1.64B$1.82B$1.90B$758.00M
Profit margin7.69%8.96%13.42%12.91%12.80%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-31ZILLMER, JOHN JBuy138
2026-03-31WHALEN, JULIEBuy138
2026-03-31VAUTRINOT, SUZANNE MBuy138

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
ECL$73.29B575.37.54.35.8Buy
LIN$234.84B625.38.03.34.0-40.85%Buy
BHP$201.45B655.38.53.35.0-83.82%Buy
RIO$163.40B544.08.05.35.0+14.04%Buy
SCCO$141.41B659.310.04.36.8Strong Buy
NEM$115.65B7810.09.54.08.0-81.42%Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Ecolab Inc trades at $255.59. representing a P/E of 35.07x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 57/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.30, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $16.45B. with profit margins at 12.80%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ecolab Inc's stock price?
Ecolab Inc (ECL) trades at $255.59.
Is Ecolab Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 57/100 (Grade C+, Hold).
What is the price target of Ecolab Inc (ECL)?
The analyst target price is $317.48, representing +24.2% upside from the current price of $255.59.
What is the future stock price of ECL by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Ecolab Inc could reach $977.84 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Ecolab Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $16.45B.
Piotroski F-Score?
3/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.30 — grey zone.

Company info

SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY CHEMICALS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio4.46x
ROE22.40%
Beta1.02
50D MA$275.67
200D MA$272.97
Shares out0.28B
Float0.28B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.5M

Performance

1 week-2.79%
1 month-1.80%
3 months-8.11%
YTD-1.15%
1 year
3 years
5 years