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Ecolab Inc. provides water (ECL)
$278.60-5.05 (-1.78%)
After Hours$283.88+5.28 (+1.90%)· Last close Jun 29
Ecolab Inc.
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The Narrative
Ecolab Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $278.60 with a market capitalization of $77.4B. Wall Street consensus targets $317.38 (21 analysts), implying a +13.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 10% below its 52-week high of $309.27, remaining 3.6% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +13.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.07B↓ | $4.20B↑ | $4.17B↑ | $4.03B↑ | $3.69B |
| Gross Profit | $1.77B↓ | $1.85B↓ | $1.87B↑ | $1.80B↑ | $1.63B |
| Operating Income | $668.40M↓ | $786.60M | $786.40M↑ | $734.70M↑ | $584.80M |
| Net Income | $432.60M↓ | $563.90M↓ | $585.00M↑ | $524.20M↑ | $402.50M |
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Fundamentals
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 Gl...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$77.39B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.99%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
21.05%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.00M
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