Stock Overview

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%.

Market Cap
$77.68B
P/E (TTM)
37.2
Forward P/E
34.0
Price/Sales
4.6
Price/Book
7.7
EV/EBITDA
21.7
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Beta
0.89
EPS (TTM)
$7.44
Profit Margin
12.8%
ROE
22.0%
Short % of Float
1.2%
Days to Cover
3.2
52W High
$307.53
52W Low
$245.73

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$16.08B
Gross Profit
$7.16B
Operating Income
$2.91B
Net Income
$2.08B
Free Cash Flow
$1.90B
Total Debt
$8.24B
Cash & Equivalents
$646.20M
Shareholder Equity
$9.77B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026July 28, 2026$2.09$2.08+0.5%
Q1 2026April 28, 2026$1.70$1.70+0.0%
Q4 2025February 10, 2026$2.08$2.07+0.5%
Q3 2025October 28, 2025$2.07$2.07+0.0%
Q2 2025July 29, 2025$1.89$1.90-0.5%
Q1 2025April 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.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20263,314,7351.18%3.2-8.3%
June 30, 20263,615,9441.28%1.8-1.3%
June 15, 20263,661,5541.30%2.0+2.7%
May 29, 20263,564,4761.26%1.9+1.4%
May 15, 20263,514,3871.25%2.2+25.1%
April 30, 20262,809,4581.00%2.0-15.4%
April 15, 20263,321,1901.17%2.8+11.5%
March 31, 20262,978,3411.05%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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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.