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Jennifer J. Bradway, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Ecolab Inc . (NYSE:ECL), recently sold 856 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction, which took place on February 25, 2025, was executed at an average price of $267.367 per share, totaling approximately $228,866. The sale comes as ECL trades near its 52-week high of $269.23, with InvestingPro analysis indicating the stock is currently in overbought territory.
In addition to the sale, Bradway exercised options to acquire 1,057 shares of Ecolab’s common stock at a price of $119.12 per share, amounting to a total value of $125,909. Following these transactions, Bradway holds 4,139.95 shares directly. For comprehensive insider trading analysis and 13 additional key insights about ECL, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
Ecolab, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. The company continues to be a significant player in the industrial applications and services sector, with a market capitalization of $75.4 billion. The company has demonstrated strong dividend performance, having raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years, while maintaining a P/E ratio of 36.07.
In other recent news, Ecolab Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, meeting analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81 and revenue of $4.01 billion, slightly surpassing the anticipated $4 billion. Following this strong performance, Piper Sandler analysts raised the company’s price target from $270 to $310, maintaining an Overweight rating due to Ecolab’s optimistic forward guidance and strong earnings. Additionally, Ecolab declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share, payable on April 15, 2025, marking its 88th consecutive year of dividend payments. In boardroom news, Ecolab appointed Michel Doukeris, CEO of AB InBev, as an independent director, bringing significant experience in sustainability initiatives to the company. These developments reflect Ecolab’s ongoing commitment to growth and shareholder value. The company’s financial stability is further underscored by its strategic investments in renewable energy projects. Ecolab’s ambitious plans include a $900 million investment in renewable energy by 2027, aiming to develop 2.5 gigawatts of renewables and battery storage.
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