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
C3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$317.48
+24.21%
12-Month target
$218.24
-14.61%
Intrinsic (DCF)
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Margin of safety
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6 Strong Buy13 Buy8 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (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 margin | 7.69% | 8.96% | 13.42% | 12.91% | 12.80% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | ZILLMER, JOHN J | Buy | 138 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | WHALEN, JULIE | Buy | 138 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | VAUTRINOT, SUZANNE M | Buy | 138 | — |
Peer comparison
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%
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