ECL
ECOLAB INC.
$264.44
+2.73%
$72.4B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$72.4B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (72%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$11.6B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity2B / 1S
Insider Net $$190.1K
SEC Reports6
Congressional1 trades
Exchange NYSE·Sector Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics·Inc. DE·CIK 0000031462·Prev Close $257.41
Recent Activity
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 63.2% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 326,696 | Exempt: 1,175 | TRF Vol: 517,011 | Short Ratio: 63.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Ecolab completed a $5.0B multi-tranche debt offering on May 29, 2026, issuing four series of senior unsecured notes (202
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 27, 2026
Insider
Vautrinot Suzanne M sold 1,004 shares
Director @ $264.98 ($266.0K)
May 22, 2026
Insider
Vautrinot Suzanne M sold 2,000 shares
Director @ $125.67 ($251.3K)
May 22, 2026
Insider
Vautrinot Suzanne M sold 996 shares
Director @ $252.27 ($251.3K)
May 20, 2026
SEC
Ecolab Inc. issued $5B in senior unsecured notes across four tranches (2029-2036) to partially fund its ~$4.75B acquisit
424B5 — Impact 6/10
May 19, 2026
SEC
Ecolab filed a preliminary 424B5 prospectus supplement for a multi-tranche debt offering to fund its pending $4.75B acqu
424B5 — Impact 5/10
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
3,354,053 shares ($880.5M)
Price Targets
$316.43
+19.7% upside
Buy
Current $264.44
Low $260.00
Median $325.00
High $345.00
21 analysts
$260.00
$345.00
Analyst Ratings
8Strong Buy
15Buy
9Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | UBS | UPGRADE | Neutral → Buy |
| May 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 20, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 20, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 19, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.07 | $2.04 — $2.10 | 10% YoY | 19 |
| Next Q | $2.28 | $2.18 — $2.38 | 10% YoY | 16 |
| Current FY | $8.39 | $8.13 — $8.55 | 11% YoY | 18 |
| Next FY | $9.61 | $9.15 — $10.00 | 15% YoY | 18 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ecolab completed a $5.0B multi-tranche debt offering on May 29, 2026, issuing four series of senior unsecured notes (202
Jun 5, 2026
MIXED
424B5
6/10
Ecolab Inc. issued $5B in senior unsecured notes across four tranches (2029-2036) to partially fund its ~$4.75B acquisit
May 20, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $6.6B | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $2.1B | — |
| NORGES BANK | $880.5M | NEW |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $587.2M | — |
| FMR LLC | $459.3M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne | SELL | $266.0K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne | M | $251.3K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne | F | $251.3K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne | M | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | NOWELL LIONEL | A | $0.00 |
Congressional Trades
1 members: 1 buys, 0 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | D | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
9 institutional holders with $11.6B total value (44,025,126 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, MORGAN, NORGES.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 25,327,693 | $6.6B | 57.5% | — |
| 2 | MORGAN STANLEY | 7,883,084 | $2.1B | 17.9% | — |
| 3 | NORGES BANK | 3,354,053 | $880.5M | 7.6% | NEW |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 2,236,747 | $587.2M | 5.1% | — |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 1,749,603 | $459.3M | 4.0% | TRIM -34.7% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 1,626,041 | $426.9M | 3.7% | — |
| 7 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,506,491 | $395.5M | 3.4% | NEW |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 340,458 | $89.4M | 0.8% | ADD +47.1% |
| 9 | Cullen Capital Management, LLC | 956 | $251.0K | 0.0% | TRIM -44.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 3,354,053 | — | $880.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 2,680,075 | 1,749,603 | -34.7% | $459.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 231,461 | 340,458 | +47.1% | $89.4M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 104,142 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 163,885 | 231,461 | +41.2% | $63.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 376,297 | 104,142 | -72.3% | $28.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| CANTILLON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 1,095,150 | 78,513 | -92.8% | $21.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 3,145,575 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 3,145,575 | — | $847.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 838,197 | 376,297 | -55.1% | $101.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 406,261 | 163,885 | -59.7% | $44.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 932,760 | 1,617,944 | +73.5% | $410.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 311,497 | 838,197 | +169.1% | $212.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 637,535 | 330,546 | -48.2% | $83.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| Cullen Capital Management, LLC | TRIM | 1,434 | 797 | -44.4% | $202.1K | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 2,225,156 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 185,115 | 637,535 | +244.4% | $149.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 155,297 | 311,497 | +100.6% | $73.0M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,403,088 | — | $358.3M | 2024-Q3 |
18 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: $190.1K ($456.2K bought, $266.0K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | SELL | 1,004 | $264.98 | $266.0K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | M | 2,000 | $125.67 | $251.3K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | F | 996 | $252.27 | $251.3K |
| May 22, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | M | 2,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | NOWELL LIONEL L III | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | LARSON MICHAEL | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | MacLennan David | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Ballard Shari L | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Doukeris Michel D | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Green Eric Mark | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Gross Marion K. | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | McKibben Tracy B | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Althoff Judson | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Whalen Julie | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Whalen Julie | Director | A | 537 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | ZILLMER JOHN J | Director | A | 732 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 13, 2026 | MacLennan David | Director | BUY | 1,000 | $250.65 | $250.7K |
| May 4, 2026 | MacLennan David | Director | BUY | 800 | $256.91 | $205.5K |
| May 4, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | Co-COO - Global Businesses | M | 8,396 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | Co-COO - Global Businesses | F | 3,828.576 | $257.93 | $987.5K |
| May 4, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | Co-COO - Global Businesses | M | 8,396 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Althoff Judson | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Ballard Shari L | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Doukeris Michel D | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | LARSON MICHAEL | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Green Eric Mark | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Gross Marion K. | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | MacLennan David | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | McKibben Tracy B | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | NOWELL LIONEL L III | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | REICH VICTORIA | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Vautrinot Suzanne M | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Whalen Julie | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | ZILLMER JOHN J | Director | A | 137.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | LARSON MICHAEL | Director | M | 2,300 | $115.08 | $264.7K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | LARSON MICHAEL | Director | F | 1,006 | $262.89 | $264.5K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | LARSON MICHAEL | Director | M | 2,300 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | EVP & PRES - INST GROUP | M | 3,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Cook Gregory B | EVP & PRES - INST GROUP | M | 3,800 | $137.09 | $520.9K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | King Margeaux | EVP - Human Resources | M | 1,662 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | McKibben Tracy B | Director | M | 2,300 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | McKibben Tracy B | Director | M | 2,300 | $115.08 | $264.7K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | King Margeaux | EVP - Human Resources | M | 1,662 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Kirkland Scott D | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | G | 404 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Beck Christophe | CHAIRMAN & CEO | M | 23,833 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Beck Christophe | CHAIRMAN & CEO | M | 23,833 | $117.73 | $2.8M |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Hlila Alexandra M A | EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST | A | 508 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Hlila Alexandra M A | EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST | F | 214.518 | $303.15 | $65.0K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Kirkland Scott D | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | A | 9,740 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
6 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 5 neutral. Avg impact: 4.3/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ecolab completed a $5.0B multi-tranche debt offering on May 29, 2026, issuing four series of senior
Jun 5, 2026
MIXED
424B5
6/10
Ecolab Inc. issued $5B in senior unsecured notes across four tranches (2029-2036) to partially fund
May 20, 2026
NEUTRAL
424B5
5/10
Ecolab filed a preliminary 424B5 prospectus supplement for a multi-tranche debt offering to fund its
May 19, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
5/10
Ecolab entered into a $4.75 billion delayed-draw term loan credit agreement to finance its acquisiti
Apr 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has filed a definitive proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for
Mar 20, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Ecolab Inc. appointed Christophe Beck as President, Darrell Brown as Co-COO Global Markets, and Greg
Feb 25, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (72% buy). Based on 32 analysts: 8 strong buy, 15 buy, 9 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$316.43 mean target
+19.7% upside
Buy (1.74)
$260.00 Low
$345.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $264.44 |
| Target Low | $260.00 |
| Target Mean | $316.43 |
| Target Median | $325.00 |
| Target High | $345.00 |
| # Analysts | 21 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.74) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.07 | $2.04 | $2.10 | 9.8% | +0.1% | 3↑ 1↓ | $4.4B | 9.3% | 19 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.28 | $2.18 | $2.38 | 10.1% | -0.0% | 2↑ 1↓ | $4.6B | 10.8% | 16 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$8.39 | $8.13 | $8.55 | 11.4% | -0.2% | 2↑ 3↓ | $17.7B | 10.1% | 18 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$9.61 | $9.15 | $10.00 | 14.6% | -0.1% | 6↑ 6↓ | $18.8B | 6.3% | 18 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.074 | |
| 7d ago | $2.073 | +0.001 |
| 30d ago | $2.073 | +0.001 |
| 60d ago | $2.130 | -0.056 |
| 90d ago | $2.153 | -0.079 |
12 analyst firms have rated this stock: 2 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | UBS | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| May 27, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 20, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 20, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 19, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 21, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 24, 2026 | JP Morgan | UPGRADE | Neutral | Overweight |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 13, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 12, 2026 | BNP Paribas | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 11, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Stifel | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 7, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 72% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 69% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 65% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 59% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 59% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 58% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 1 buys, 0 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Ecolab Inc | May 13, 2026 (31d) |
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Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 63.2% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 326,696 | Exempt: 1,175 | TRF Vol: 517,011 | Short Ratio: 63.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 65.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 391,087 | Exempt: 176 | TRF Vol: 595,128 | Short Ratio: 65.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 2.6M shares, 74,851 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,629,056 shares across 74,851 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 2.5M shares, 71,631 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 2,482,159 shares across 71,631 trades.
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 55.6% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 408,177 | Exempt: 5,845 | TRF Vol: 733,789 | Short Ratio: 55.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 2.5M shares, 79,806 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 2,492,065 shares across 79,806 trades.
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 57.8% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 325,269 | Exempt: 905 | TRF Vol: 562,440 | Short Ratio: 57.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
earnings_calendar
ECL Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-04-28
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 68.2% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 577,094 | Exempt: 8,421 | TRF Vol: 846,583 | Short Ratio: 68.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 2.1M shares, 77,300 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 2,123,183 shares across 77,300 trades.
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 1.5M shares, 53,623 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 1,474,083 shares across 53,623 trades.
Apr 17, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 59.6% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 361,966 | Exempt: 1,836 | TRF Vol: 607,311 | Short Ratio: 59.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 60.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 388,424 | Exempt: 878 | TRF Vol: 647,700 | Short Ratio: 60.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ECL — 1.9M shares, 69,436 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 1,936,657 shares across 69,436 trades.
Apr 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ECL — 67.8% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 543,588 | Exempt: 373 | TRF Vol: 802,131 | Short Ratio: 67.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)