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Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Ecolab Inc (ECL)
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Market News and Commentary

Is Ecolab Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Ecolab Inc. (ECL) provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $70.5 billion and operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. 

Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically referred to as “big-cap stocks.” ECL fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size and influence in the specialty chemicals industry.   

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 72,121,296
  • Shares Outstanding, K 281,438
  • Annual Sales, $ 16,081 M
  • Annual Income, $ 2,076 M
  • EBIT $ 2,804 M
  • EBITDA $ 3,781 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.90
  • Price/Sales 4.38
  • Price/Cash Flow 23.10
  • Price/Book 7.18

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 28.15% (+0.05%)
  • Historical Volatility 24.23%
  • IV Percentile 99%
  • IV Rank 88.35%
  • IV High 29.88% on 03/30/26
  • IV Low 15.05% on 08/22/25
  • Expected Move (DTE 15) 14.79 (5.77%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 0.11
  • Today's Volume 1,379
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 491
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.65
  • Today's Open Interest 10,552
  • Open Int (30-Day) 9,334
  • Expected Range 241.47 to 271.05

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Moderate Buy
Based on 28 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 06/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $2.09
  • Number of Estimates 10
  • High Estimate $2.14
  • Low Estimate $2.07
  • Prior Year $1.89
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +10.58%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
243.15 +5.39%
on 05/19/26
266.91 -3.99%
on 05/27/26
-3.25 (-1.25%)
since 05/01/26
3-Month
243.15 +5.39%
on 05/19/26
299.88 -14.55%
on 03/03/26
-47.20 (-15.55%)
since 03/02/26
52-Week
243.15 +5.39%
on 05/19/26
309.27 -17.14%
on 02/24/26
-8.89 (-3.35%)
since 06/02/25

Most Recent Stories

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Is Ecolab Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Ecolab has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, and analysts remain somewhat optimistic about the stock’s growth potential.

SHW : 303.28 (+3.51%)
$SPX : 7,609.78 (+0.13%)
ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Is Sherwin-Williams Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Sherwin-Williams has painted decent results, yet the stock keeps losing ground while the broader market marches ahead.

SHW : 303.28 (+3.51%)
$SPX : 7,609.78 (+0.13%)
ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for June 2, 2026

Scott Kirkland, CFO, will address financial analysts at the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday June 2, 2026. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Kirkland’s presentation. Details for...

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Ecolab has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

BCS : 24.96 (-1.27%)
AQWA : 18.63 (+0.93%)
$SPX : 7,609.78 (+0.13%)
ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Delivers Strong Performance and Impact

2025 Growth & Impact Report shows how Ecolab is built for growth in the AI era

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Holders Reject Independent Chair Proposal as Beck Touts Record Year, AI Growth

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) shareholders re-elected the company’s 13 director nominees and rejected a stockholder proposal calling for an independent board chair policy at the company’s annual meeting, where...

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Declares Cash Dividend

The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, to be paid July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16,...

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab to Webcast Annual Meeting on May 7, 2026

Ecolab will host a live webcast of its annual meeting of stockholders. As indicated in our proxy statement, the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be a virtual-only meeting. Details for...

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab Life Sciences Expands Global Bioprocessing Capabilities With New Advanced Development and Applications Center in Korea

New facility brings deep expertise closer to Asian customers, strengthening Ecolab’s global network

ECL : 256.26 (unch)
Ecolab: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Ecolab: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

ECL : 256.26 (unch)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 72% Sell with a Weakening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

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Business Summary

Ecolab Inc is a provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. The company's programs and services helps in promoting safe food, maintaining clean environments, optimizing water and energy use and improving operational efficiencies for customers in the food, energy, healthcare, industrial...

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 268.09
2nd Resistance Point 263.32
1st Resistance Point 259.79
Last Price 256.26
1st Support Level 251.49
2nd Support Level 246.72
3rd Support Level 243.19

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52-Week High 309.27
Fibonacci 61.8% 284.01
Fibonacci 50% 276.21
Fibonacci 38.2% 268.41
Last Price 256.26
52-Week Low 243.15

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