Ecolab (ECL) to Release Earnings on Tuesday

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is projected to post its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.08 per share and revenue of $4.3877 billion for the quarter. Ecolab has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.430-8.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.020-2.120 EPS. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The basic materials company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.70. The business had revenue of $4.07 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.03 billion. Ecolab had a return on equity of 22.64% and a net margin of 12.80%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.50 EPS. On average, analysts expect Ecolab to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Ecolab Stock Performance

ECL stock opened at $268.02 on Tuesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $265.31 and its 200 day simple moving average is $273.11. Ecolab has a 12-month low of $243.15 and a 12-month high of $309.27. The firm has a market cap of $75.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69.

Ecolab Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were given a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 16th. Ecolab’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 39.51%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Ecolab from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Ecolab from $260.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Bank of America increased their price target on Ecolab from $337.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Ecolab from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $295.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on Ecolab from $320.00 to $296.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $324.06.

Insider Activity at Ecolab

In related news, EVP Benjamin M. Clark bought 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $263.83 per share, with a total value of $263,830.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 1,083 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $285,727.89. This trade represents a 1,204.82% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Suzanne M. Vautrinot sold 1,004 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $264.98, for a total value of $266,039.92. Following the sale, the director directly owned 11,651 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,087,281.98. This represents a 7.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have acquired 10,550 shares of company stock worth $2,719,508. 0.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Ecolab

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ECL. Golden State Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Ecolab by 23.7% during the 4th quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 209 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. lifted its holdings in Ecolab by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 1,621 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $426,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted its position in Ecolab by 12.3% during the fourth quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 448 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $118,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the period. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. boosted its position in Ecolab by 2.9% during the third quarter. Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,795 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $492,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Finally, Somerset Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Ecolab by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Somerset Group LLC now owns 4,142 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $1,113,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. 74.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ecolab Company Profile

Ecolab, Inc is a global provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. The company develops and supplies cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, dispensing equipment, water-treatment systems, pest elimination services and related technologies designed to help businesses maintain clean, safe and efficient operations. Its offerings span both products and onsite services, often paired with technical support and training.

Ecolab serves a broad range of end markets including hospitality and foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial operations, and energy and utilities.