Ecolab outlines 12%–15% EPS growth for 2026 as growth engines accelerate and Ovivo boosts portfolio [Seeking Alpha]
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
Last ecolab inc. earnings: 4/28 08:30 am
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CEO Christophe Beck stated, "2025 was another record year for Ecolab with record-breaking sales, margins, earnings per share and free cash flow." Beck highlighted that the company delivered 15% adjusted EPS growth in Q4, driven by "accelerating Newsletters for Every Investor Get daily, sector-specific newsletters packed with expert insights, fresh ideas, and new opportunities. Subscribe to Newsletters Sign Up Quick Insights Growth is driven by High-Tech, Digital, Pest Elimination, and Life Sciences, with projected 3%-4% organic sales growth and upper single-digit total sales growth including Ovivo acquisition. Plans include 100-150 basis points OI margin expansion through gross margin improvements and SG&A leverage, supporting 12%-15% EPS growth with digital innovation and cost management. Risks include delays in recovery in Paper and Basic Industries, distributor inventory headwinds, and potential volatility from FX, tariffs, and sector demand shifts. Recommended F
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- Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) was given a new $325.00 price target on by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a "hold" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) had its price target raised by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $323.00 to $345.00. They now have an "outperform" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) was upgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas Exane to a "strong-buy" rating.MarketBeat
- Ecolab reports Q4 adjusted EPS $2.08, consensus $2.07 [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Ecolab: Not Enough Organic Growth To Merit An Upgrade [Seeking Alpha]Seeking Alpha
ECL
Earnings
- 2/10/26 - Beat
ECL
Sec Filings
- 2/13/26 - Form 144
- 2/13/26 - Form 144
- 2/12/26 - Form 144
- ECL's page on the SEC website