Ecolab Inc (ECL)

NYSE
Currency in USD
237.53
+0.72(+0.30%)
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After Hours
237.95+0.42(+0.18%)
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ECL Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Earnings results expected in 6 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
236.00241.51
52 wk Range
218.19273.69
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
236.81
Open
239.76
Day's Range
236-241.51
52 wk Range
218.19-273.69
Volume
1.08M
Average Volume (3m)
1.46M
1-Year Change
7.98%
Book Value / Share
30.93
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
274.91
Upside
+15.74%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years
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Ecolab Inc Company Profile

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, refining, pulp and paper, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers cleaning and sanitizing products, such as infection prevention, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries under the Ecolab, Bioquell, Purolite, and Anios brand names. 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. It 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.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
48000

Ecolab Inc SWOT Analysis


Water Tech Pionee
Ecolab leads in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, leveraging innovation and strategic expansion to drive growth in high-potential sectors
Financial Strength
Explore Ecolab's robust financial health, with expanding margins and projected 12-15% annual EPS growth, underpinning its market leadership
Digital Transformation
Delve into Ecolab's digital initiatives, including the One Ecolab Portal, poised to generate high-margin subscription revenues and reshape industry dynamics
Analyst Perspectives
Average price target of $280, with estimates ranging from $260 to $306, reflecting optimism about Ecolab's growth potential and market positioning
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Ecolab Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • Ecolab's Q4 2024 EPS met forecast at $1.81, revenue slightly exceeded at $4.01B, leading to 6.54% stock rise in pre-market trading
  • Company plans $900M investment in renewable energy projects for 2025, targeting 2.5GW of renewables and battery storage by 2027
  • EBITDA increased 28% to $515M; net income improved to $228M from previous year's loss of $411M
  • Ecolab aims for 2025 EBITDA between $525M-$575M, maintaining net debt to EBITDA ratio below 4x
  • Executives emphasize commitment to renewable energy transition, positioning Ecolab as a leader in industry decarbonization efforts
Last Updated: 20/02/2025, 17:02
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Compare ECL to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ECL
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
31.8x14.8x−0.1x
PEG Ratio
0.580.040.00
Price/Book
7.7x1.1x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
4.3x0.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.3%30.4%33.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
14 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
27 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 274.91
(+15.74% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.43%
Dividend Yield
1.12%
Industry Median 1.54%
Annualised payout
2.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+4.99%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 11, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.81 / 1.81
Revenue / Forecast
4.01B / 4.00B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Ecolab (ECL) Premarket Price Today?

The Ecolab (ECL) premarket price is . Premarket price change units: . Premarket percentage change: . Premarket volume: . Current date: 23 Apr 2025. Previous close: 236.81

What Stock Exchange Does Ecolab Trade On?

Ecolab is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ecolab?

The stock symbol for Ecolab is "ECL."

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What Is the Ecolab Market Cap?

As of today, Ecolab market cap is 67.50B.

What is Ecolab Earnings Per Share?

The Ecolab EPS is 7.43.

What Is the Next Ecolab Earnings Date?

Ecolab will release its next earnings report on 28 Apr 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ECL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.
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