ECL Stock Ecolab Inc.
BUY US · NYSEDefensive water and hygiene leader with recurring revenue and pricing power.
Future value: $325.05 (+12.52%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Recurring demand and margin expansion provide positive earnings momentum.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+2.93%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
Is ECL a buy right now?
Trend: ECL is trading above the 50-day average (+2.93%), RSI 55 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +2.12%.
Valuation & quality: Ecolab Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 38.2, forward P/E 30.8, PEG 2.60, price-to-book 8.05; fundamentals show net margin 12.6%, return on equity 22.0%, revenue growth 9.7% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 21 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $325.05 (+12.5% vs the last close; range $295.00 – $360.00), consensus rating “buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 1.01%.
Our screen: BUY (score 3) — Defensive water and hygiene leader with recurring revenue and pricing power.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.70% | -2.00% | -1.80% | +8.80% | -0.40% | +2.00% | -3.00% | +5.20% |
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About Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Specialty Chemicals · United States · 48,000 employees · Website
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