Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services worldwide. Its Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, and petrochemical industries. The company's Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. Its Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, such as infection prevention and surgical solutions, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions under the Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios brand names. The company's Other segment offers pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects in restaurants, food and beverage processors, educational and healthcare facilities, hotels, quick service restaurant and grocery operations, and other institutional and commercial customers. This segment also provides colloidal silica for binding and polishing applications in semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace component manufacturing, as well as chemical industries; and products and services that manage wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management, and reduction, as well as real time data management. It sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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8/13/2024 | $270.00 | Overweight | Wells Fargo |
7/31/2024 | $251.00 → $272.00 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities |
7/31/2024 | $267.00 → $265.00 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup |
7/8/2024 | $233.00 → $283.00 | Hold → Buy | Stifel |
4/12/2024 | $216.00 → $260.00 | Neutral → Buy | Mizuho |
4/3/2024 | $260.00 | Overweight | Piper Sandler |
3/1/2024 | Peer Perform | Wolfe Research | |
2/28/2024 | $225.00 → $260.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Barclays |
2/14/2024 | $200.00 → $220.00 | Overweight → Neutral | JP Morgan |
1/16/2024 | $185.00 → $216.00 | Underperform → Neutral | BofA Securities |
Ecolab Inc. announced today at its annual meeting of stockholders that the slate of twelve director nominees named in the company's proxy statement was elected for a one-year term ending at its annual meeting of stockholders in May 2025. In other business during today's meeting, stockholders approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the named executive officers disclosed in the company's proxy statement and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ecolab's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. Also at the meeting, a stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair policy was not approved. The final vote tabulation on all matters vote
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Judson Althoff, Microsoft's chief commercial officer, to the Ecolab board, effective February 21, 2024. Mr. Althoff will serve as an independent director and a member of the Audit and Finance Committees. "Judson's global leadership, sales, business and executive experience in high tech make him an excellent addition to our Board of Directors. As we accelerate our investments and increase our focus on the digital innovation that supports Ecolab's long-term profitable growth, we will benefit from his deep knowledge of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the global technology ecosystem. We're honored to welcome him to the Ecolab te
ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) today announced that Beth Simermeyer has been elected to the Board of Directors, effective December 5, 2023. "We are excited to welcome Beth, a dynamic business leader with a proven track record of success to ACCO Brands' Board of Directors. Beth's extensive marketing expertise, P&L ownership and global leadership mindset, will further enhance our Board and help us execute on our strategic transformation. We look forward to leveraging Beth's insights to continue to further strengthen the company going forward," said Boris Elisman, Executive Chairman of ACCO Brands Corporation. Ms. Simermeyer brings substantial business leadership experience in marketi
Ecolab Inc. announced today at its annual meeting of stockholders that the slate of thirteen director nominees named in the company's proxy statement was elected for a one-year term ending at its annual meeting of stockholders in May 2024. In other business during today's meeting, stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ecolab's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023, approved the Ecolab Inc. 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, approved an amendment to the Ecolab Inc. Stock Purchase Plan, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the named executive officers disclosed in the company's proxy statement, and voted on an advisory basis to hold fut
Former Top Ecolab Executive and Food Safety Veteran Tim Mulhere to Become PSSI CEO PSSI Launches New Fund to Support Wellbeing of Children in Local Communities and Help Address Growing National Problem of Unauthorized Minor Workers PSSI, a leading food safety solution and sanitation provider, announced today that Tim Mulhere, a former Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) executive, will become the company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mulhere joins PSSI after spending more than 20 years in various executive leadership positions at Ecolab, a global leader in food safety, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, and water and energy use optimization. He most recently served as President of Ecolab's Gl
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. has appointed Eric Green to the Ecolab board, effective December 8, 2022. Mr. Green will serve as an independent director and a member of the Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee and the Governance Committee. "Eric is an accomplished executive with decades of experience in the life sciences industry. He is joining a strong Board that is focused on delivering growth for all Ecolab stakeholders," said Christophe Beck, Ecolab chairman and chief executive officer. "At Ecolab, we regularly review and refresh the Board's composition to ensure we are best positioned to effectively oversee the execution of our growth strategy. Consistent with E
Ecolab Inc. announced today at its annual meeting of stockholders that the slate of twelve director nominees named in the company's proxy statement was elected for a one-year term ending at its annual meeting of stockholders in May 2023. In other business during today's meeting, stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ecolab's independent registered public accounting firm for 2022 and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of executives disclosed in the company's proxy statement. Also at the meeting, a stockholder proposal regarding special meeting ownership threshold was not approved. The final vote tabulation on all matters voted upon during toda
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. announced today at its annual meeting of stockholders that the slate of thirteen director nominees named in the company's proxy statement was elected for a one-year term ending at its annual meeting of stockholders in May 2022. In other business during today's meeting, stockholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Ecolab's independent registered public accounting firm for 2021 and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of executives disclosed in the company's proxy statement. Also at the meeting, a stockholder proposal regarding proxy access was not approved. The final vote tabulation on all
Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2024 third quarter results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 29th, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 87 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the
Ecolab will host a live webcast of its second quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2024 second quarter results. A news release containing second quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on July 30, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and in
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2024. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 87 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. T
Ecolab will host a live webcast of its first quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2024 first quarter results. A news release containing first quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on April 30, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and inf
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2024. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 87 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world.
Ecolab will host a live webcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2023 fourth quarter results. A news release containing fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on February 13, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sust
32nd Consecutive Annual Cash Dividend Increase The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared an 8% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.57 per common share, to be paid January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2023. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.28 per share in 2024 and represents Ecolab's 32nd consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 87 consecutive years. Commenting on the increase, Christophe Beck, Ecolab's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "The robust growth in Ecolab's cash dividend reflects our strong business
Ecolab will host a live webcast of its third quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2023 third quarter results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 31, 2023. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per common share, to be paid October 16, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2023. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 86 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 47,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the
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Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham maintains Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $257 to $267.
RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra reiterates Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) with a Outperform and maintains $260 price target.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.37% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.77%. Currently, Ecolab has a market capitalization of $69.18 billion. Buying $1000 In ECL: If an investor had bought $1000 of ECL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,764.42 today based on a price of $242.25 for ECL at the time of writing. Ecolab's Performance Over Last 20 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by
UBS analyst Joshua Spector maintains Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) with a Buy and raises the price target from $270 to $282.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has been analyzed by 13 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 4 6 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 2 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 1 6 0 0 In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Ecolab, presenting an average target of $253.92, a high estimate of $283.00, and a low estimate of $225.00. Surpassing the previous average
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. B. Riley Securities raised the price target for Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) from $16 to $27. B. Riley Securities analyst Eric Wold upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Cinemark shares rose 1.7% to close at $21.73 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised the price target for American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) from $265 to $280. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintained an Outperform rating. American Express shares gained 0.3% to cl
Stifel analyst Shlomo Rosenbaum upgrades Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $233 to $283.
Ecolab's (NYSE:ECL) short percent of float has fallen 21.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.03 million shares sold short, which is 0.82% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.97 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is impo
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.94%. Currently, Ecolab has a market capitalization of $69.86 billion. Buying $1000 In ECL: If an investor had bought $1000 of ECL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $7,717.35 today based on a price of $244.64 for ECL at the time of writing. Ecolab's Performance Over Last 20 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Ecolab with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $270.00
BofA Securities upgraded Ecolab from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $272.00 from $251.00 previously
Citigroup upgraded Ecolab from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $265.00 from $267.00 previously
Stifel upgraded Ecolab from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $283.00 from $233.00 previously
Mizuho upgraded Ecolab from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $260.00 from $216.00 previously
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Ecolab with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $260.00
Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Ecolab with a rating of Peer Perform
Barclays upgraded Ecolab from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $260.00 from $225.00 previously
JP Morgan downgraded Ecolab from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $220.00 from $200.00 previously
BofA Securities upgraded Ecolab from Underperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $216.00 from $185.00 previously
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Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2024 third quarter results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 29th, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the
The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2024. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 87 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the
Announces Intent to Repurchase up to $500 Million of Its Stock Ecolab Inc. today closed on the sale of its global surgical solutions business to Medline for total consideration of approximately $950 million in cash. With Ecolab's strong balance sheet, the proceeds from this transaction enhance the company's ability to invest in attractive growth opportunities and return capital to shareholders. Therefore, the company announced its intent to repurchase up to an additional $500 million of Ecolab stock during the second half of 2024. Ecolab will continue to serve hospitals through its infection prevention and instrument reprocessing businesses. Infection prevention provides environmental h
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioProcess360 Partners today announced the launch of a new investment fund to support businesses with the growth of emerging tools and technologies used in the bioprocessing of traditional mAbs and newer drug modalities. BioProcess360 Partners will support businesses through R&D and commercialization challenges by combining investment capital, support from industry experts and connections to the leading global biopharmaceutical companies. The fund is led by founding partners Chris Major, who established and guided the Purolite Bioprocessing division to a $3.7B acquisition by Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) in 2021, and Bradford Beatty of Rabbit Run
Ecolab will host a live webcast of its second quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2024 second quarter results. A news release containing second quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on July 30, 2024. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and in
Awards honor organizations that have demonstrated significant accomplishments across safety, efficiency, sustainability, performance, and innovation initiatives Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE:IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today announced the winners of its 2024 Connected Operations Awards. This year's honorees represent the people and organizations that power our world — from transportation and the public sector, to construction and manufacturing. These organizations use data-driven insights from Samsara's platform to run more safely, efficiently, and sustainably in service to their customers and communities. "At Samsara, we understand the pivotal role that physi
Ecolab today announced that its Purolite resin business, together with Repligen Corporation (NASDAQ:RGEN), a life sciences company focused on bioprocessing technology leadership, today announced the commercial launch of Purolite's DurA Cycle, a protein A chromatography resin for large-scale purification processes. This new affinity resin is being introduced at the BIO International Convention (BIO 2024), being held June 3-6 in San Diego. This latest innovation marks a significant milestone in Purolite's long-term strategic partnership with Repligen, further solidifying Ecolab's dedication to driving advancements in the bioprocessing industry. DurA Cycle is designed for large-scale commerc
Christophe Beck, Ecolab Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, will address financial analysts at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, June 4. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Beck's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 11:40 a.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available through June 28, 2024. To access the webcast, visit the News and Events section of Ecolab's Investor websit
By moving forward, faster, together with customers, Ecolab is working to help build a positive future. Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, today released its 2023 Growth & Impact Report, which documents the company's performance on economic, environmental, social and governance topics and showcases the company's progress toward its vision of creating 2030 Positive Impact. For more than a century, Ecolab has harnessed innovative technology to achieve positive business performance and sustainability outcomes, driving profitable growth for customers and its own operations. Today, this commitment remains, as Ec
ZÜRICH, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecolab and HeiQ Chrisal have teamed up to launch the revolutionary Maxx Synbiotic cleaning range at Interclean in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, and HeiQ Chrisal, a leading biotech innovator, are proudly collaborating to introduce advanced synbiotic cleaning products to the European cleaning industry. At Interclean in Amsterdam, May 14-17, the Maxx Synbiotic range will be introduced to the professional cleaning industry throughout