ECL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Ecolab Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $324.67 — +16.6% versus the last price of $278.43. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ECL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ECL.
ECL annual returns by year
Congress trading in ECL
12 members of Congress have disclosed trading ECL — 25 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $754,215. Most recent disclosure: Oct 30, 2025.
See who in Congress traded ECL →Insider activity in ECL
ECL's own executives and directors have made 2 open-market purchases ($2.3M) and 4 sales ($5.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 11, 2026.
| Aug 11, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | Co-COO - Global Businesses | Sell | $1.3M |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Kirkland Scott D | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sell | $929,755 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Clark Benjamin M. | EVP - Global Supply Chain | Buy | $263,831 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Doukeris Michel D | Director | Buy | $2.0M |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Brown Darrell R | Co-COO - Global Markets | Sell | $2.6M |
About Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
ECL Key Statistics
ECL in plain English
- P/E ratio (38.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ECL's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (21.96%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (12.57%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.03%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ECL stock: frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab Inc.'s stock price today?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) last traded at $278.43 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $243.15 and $309.27.
Is ECL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ECL is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $324.67 — about +16.6% versus the current price of $278.43. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ECL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ecolab Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,521 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 152%, or 9.7% per year.
Does ECL pay a dividend?
Yes. Ecolab Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.03% per year at today's share price.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?
ECL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 38.2, and 29.5 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ECL stock?
Yes — 12 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ECL under the STOCK Act, totaling 25 purchases and 27 sales worth an estimated $754,215.
What is Ecolab Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Ecolab Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ECL on the NYSE.
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