Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NYSE · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
Ecolab Inc is a Basic Materials company with a market capitalization of $77.68B, a trailing P/E ratio of 37.2, and a dividend yield of 0.76%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | July 28, 2026 | $2.09 | $2.08 | +0.5% |
| Q1 2026 | April 28, 2026 | $1.70 | $1.70 | +0.0% |
| Q4 2025 | February 10, 2026 | $2.08 | $2.07 | +0.5% |
| Q3 2025 | October 28, 2025 | $2.07 | $2.07 | +0.0% |
| Q2 2025 | July 29, 2025 | $1.89 | $1.90 | -0.5% |
| Q1 2025 | April 29, 2025 | $1.50 | $1.50 | +0.0% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 3,314,735 | 1.18% | 3.2 | -8.3% |
| June 30, 2026 | 3,615,944 | 1.28% | 1.8 | -1.3% |
| June 15, 2026 | 3,661,554 | 1.30% | 2.0 | +2.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | 3,564,476 | 1.26% | 1.9 | +1.4% |
| May 15, 2026 | 3,514,387 | 1.25% | 2.2 | +25.1% |
| April 30, 2026 | 2,809,458 | 1.00% | 2.0 | -15.4% |
| April 15, 2026 | 3,321,190 | 1.17% | 2.8 | +11.5% |
| March 31, 2026 | 2,978,341 | 1.05% | 1.6 | -2.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecolab Inc's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a market capitalization of $77.68B.
What is Ecolab Inc's P/E ratio?
Ecolab Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.2. Its forward P/E is 34.0.
Does Ecolab Inc pay a dividend?
Yes — Ecolab Inc pays a dividend yielding 0.76%, an annual payout of $2.84 per share.
What sector is ECL in?
Ecolab Inc is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry.
What is Ecolab Inc's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 3,314,735 ECL shares were sold short, or 1.18% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.2. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Ecolab Inc's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Ecolab Inc reported revenue of $16.08B and net income of $2.08B.
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