ECL
Ecolab Inc
NYSE: ECL · BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
$256.61
-3.88% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$72.47B
P/E ratio
35.20
P/S ratio
4.41x
EPS (TTM)
$7.29
Dividend yield
0.76%
52W range
$246 – $308
Volume
1.5M
Ecolab Inc (ECL) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
7 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-0.0%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+4.8%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+14.9%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-1.7%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-8.0%
2025-10-28
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | $2.08 | +0.5% | $288.16 | $303.55 | +5.3% |
| 2025-10-28 | $2.07 | +0.0% | $279.71 | $257.47 | -8.0% |
| 2025-07-29 | $1.89 | -0.5% | $269.99 | $263.13 | -2.5% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.07 | $2.08 | +0.5% | $4.20B | +4.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.07 | $2.07 | +0.0% | $4.17B | +4.2% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.90 | $1.89 | -0.5% | $4.03B | +1.0% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.50 | $1.50 | +0.0% | $3.69B | -1.5% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.80 | $1.81 | +0.6% | $4.01B | +1.7% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.82 | $1.83 | +0.5% | $4.00B | +1.0% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.67 | $1.68 | +0.6% | $3.99B | +3.5% |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.34 | $1.34 | +0.0% | $3.75B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.54 | $1.55 | +0.6% | $3.94B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.52 | $1.54 | +1.3% | $3.96B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $1.21 | $1.24 | +2.5% | $3.85B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $8.60 | $17.5B | +8.9% | 29 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $9.85 | $18.7B | +6.8% | 29 | high |
| 2029 (E) | $12.40 | $21.7B | +7.8% | 29 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $13.65 | $23.4B | +7.5% | 29 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Ecolab Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Ecolab Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -0.0% over the last 4 quarters.
How does ECL stock react to earnings?
ECL stock has moved an average of -1.7% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Ecolab Inc's revenue growth rate?
Ecolab Inc reported year-over-year revenue growth of +4.8% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +14.9% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for ECL in 2026?
Analysts expect Ecolab Inc to report EPS of $8.60 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $17.5B, based on estimates from 29 analysts.