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ECL Stock Forecast: Ecolab, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 28 Oct 2026
$292
+0.39% on the day

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Ecolab, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $330 — +12.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$81.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
47/ 100
Median analyst target
$330
Analysts covering
24
Revenue$4.4B+9.7% y/y
Operating income$804.3M
Net income$538.7M
Free cash flow$489.4M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.5%
1M
+4.3%
YTD
+12.3%
1Y
+10.2%
From 52W high
−4.4%
From 52W low
+19.6%
$244
$306
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ECL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ecolab, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 28 Oct 2026
47/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
97
Quality
93
Momentum
70
Growth
54
Revisions
53
Issuance
40
Value
37
Accruals
30
Size
3

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (30): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

ECL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ECL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$240$260$280$300$320$340$360Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ECLHigh $360Median $330Low $295

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says24 analysts
21 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $295Median $330High $360

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$342 → $344
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$275 → $295
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$345 → $360
29 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$295 → $305
29 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
29 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$325 → $327
17 July 2026OppenheimerUpgradeOutperform—
17 July 2026OppenheimerUpgradeOutperform$320
9 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
7 July 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
24 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
10 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
27 May 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
27 May 2026UBSUpgradeBuy—
20 May 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
20 May 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
19 May 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

ECL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 28 Oct 2026, Ecolab, Inc. returned +10.2% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ECL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ECLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ECL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
39.6×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.7×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / book
8.4×

Cheaper than 11% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
22.2×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.7%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−5.8%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Gross margin
44.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.0%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
12.0%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.8%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.3%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 71% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Ecolab, Inc. (ECL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Ecolab, Inc. has a market value of $81.7B and an enterprise value of $94.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $16.8B. The latest quarter grew 12.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.1B, a 12.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.45.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.9B, after $1.2B of capital spending.

  • Ecolab, Inc. spent $1.3B on share buybacks and $797.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 280.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 39.6×; forward P/E: 31.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.00%, paying out 38% of earnings.

  • Ecolab, Inc. employs 48,000 people — $351K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 29 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ECL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ECLEcolab, Inc.$81.7B47
SHWThe Sherwin-Williams Co.$79.1B64
APDAir Products & Chemicals, Inc.$68.4B79
LINLinde Plc$237.3B65
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$26.3B88
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.$23.2B64
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$21.7B67

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ecolab, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ECL news & analysis

Ecolab: I Don't Believe AI Growth Alone Can Sustain This Valuation

Seeking Alpha · 28 Oct 2026negative

A Seeking Alpha article maintains a hold view on Ecolab, arguing that data center growth potential is already reflected in the stock’s valuation. It describes Q3 earnings as unremarkable and says organic growth was concentrated in the smaller, fast-growing high-tech division.

Why it matters — ECL watchers may note the article’s view that high-tech growth is promising but remains a small part of the business today.

Ecolab: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 28 Oct 2026positive

Ecolab reported 7% organic sales growth in the third quarter, while Global High-Tech organic sales grew 63%.

Why it matters — These figures highlight the company’s reported organic sales growth and the performance of its Global High-Tech business.

Ecolab Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 27 Oct 2026positive

Ecolab said its third-quarter results marked an “inflection point,” with stronger core operations and accelerating growth businesses. The company reported 7% organic sales growth and 11% organic operating-income growth.

Why it matters — ECL watchers may note the reported growth in organic sales and operating income, alongside the company’s description of improving operations.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Ecolab held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 27, 2026, with CEO, President and Chairman Christophe Beck and CFO Scott Kirkland participating. The excerpt lists company and conference-call participants but provides no financial results or management commentary.

Why it matters — ECL watchers can note the earnings call took place, but the supplied excerpt does not include details to assess performance.

Ecolab Q3 Earnings In-Line With Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026positive

Ecolab reported Q3 earnings of $2.18 per share, up 5% and in line with estimates, while revenue increased 13% year over year. Growth was driven by Water and Life Sciences and accelerating digital sales.

Why it matters — The results highlight year-over-year earnings and revenue growth, with Water, Life Sciences, and digital sales contributing to performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ECL stock

What is the ECL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Ecolab, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $330, with estimates ranging from $295 to $360. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ECL stock a buy right now?

Of the 24 analysts covering Ecolab, Inc., 21 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ecolab, Inc. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ECL?

As at 28 Oct 2026, Ecolab, Inc. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).

Will ECL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +12.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ecolab, Inc. 47 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ECL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ecolab, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ECL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $295 to $360 over the next 12 months.

How has ECL stock performed over the past year?

Ecolab, Inc. returned +10.2% over the 12 months to 28 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ecolab, Inc. do?

Ecolab Inc. is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services.

What is the latest news on ECL?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 28 Oct 2026): "Ecolab: I Don't Believe AI Growth Alone Can Sustain This Valuation". A Seeking Alpha article maintains a hold view on Ecolab, arguing that data center growth potential is already reflected in the stock’s valuation. It describes Q3 earnings as unremarkable and says organic growth was concentrated in the smaller, fast-growing high-tech division.

Company

About Ecolab, Inc.

Ecolab Inc. is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. The company serves customers across food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, life sciences, industrial, and institutional markets with products and services designed to support safe food, clean environments, efficient water use, and operational reliability. Its portfolio includes cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, dispensing and monitoring systems, pest elimination services, contamination control solutions, and digital insights that help customers manage resources and improve day-to-day operations. Ecolab also provides on-site technical support and specialized programs tailored to commercial and industrial facilities. Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab plays an important role in helping businesses maintain sanitation, protect public health, and manage water and energy use across a wide range of essential industries.

CEO Mr. Christophe Beck · 48,000 employees · United States · https://www.ecolab.com