Ecolab
About: Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.
Employees: 48,000
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
44% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 122 | Existing positions closed: 85
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,431 [Q2] → 1,468 (+37) [Q3]
8% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $124M | Put options by funds: $114M
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $52.9B [Q2] → $54.4B (+$1.43B) [Q3]
9% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 516 | Existing positions reduced: 568
2.74% less ownership
Funds ownership: 77.9% [Q2] → 75.17% (-2.74%) [Q3]
4% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 25 [Q2] → 24 (-1) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$255
7%
upside
Avg. target
$288
21%
upside
High target
$310
30%
upside
10 analyst ratings
6 positive
60%
4 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
BMO Capital John McNulty 42% 1-year accuracy 20 / 48 met price target | 22%upside $290 | Outperform Upgraded | 17 Dec 2024 |
Barclays Manav Patnaik 59% 1-year accuracy 23 / 39 met price target | 26%upside $300 | Overweight Maintained | 18 Nov 2024 |
UBS Joshua Spector 39% 1-year accuracy 15 / 38 met price target | 16%upside $276 | Neutral Downgraded | 4 Nov 2024 |
RBC Capital Ashish Sabadra 65% 1-year accuracy 33 / 51 met price target | 28%upside $306 | Outperform Reiterated | 30 Oct 2024 |
JP Morgan Jeffrey Zekauskas 37% 1-year accuracy 16 / 43 met price target | 7%upside $255 | Neutral Maintained | 30 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about ECL published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
3 Chemical Stocks Reacting Positively Before Year-End
While 2024 brought challenges for the chemical industry, ECL, ASPI and PRM showed resilience and delivered solid returns on the bourses.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Delta Board of Directors Welcomes Christophe Beck as Newest Member
ATLANTA , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors today announced Christophe Beck as its newest member. Mr. Beck is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL), a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
14 Upcoming Dividend Increases
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Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Ecolab Increases Cash Dividend 14%
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a 14% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.65 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2024. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.60 per share in 2025 and represents Ecolab's 33rd consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 88 consecut.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab Stock in Your Portfolio Now
ECL continues to gain from its strong segmental performance and improved operating margin.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
My Best Dividend Aristocrats For December 2024
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Ecolab (ECL) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Neutral
Finbold
3 weeks ago
Bill Gates just dumped $67 million of this stock
Apart from being the co-founder of tech titan Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and a renowned philanthropist, Bill Gates is also quite an active investor. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust tends to invest in stocks that have good long-term prospects — at present, it maintains stakes in 23 businesses.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Ecolab: A Reasonable Valuation Makes This Stock A Buy
Ecolab Inc. operates globally across five segments, employing 48,000 people, with a market cap of $70B. Since 1990, Ecolab's stock has delivered a total return of over 11,000%, averaging 14.5% annually and outpacing the typical market return. Ecolab's diversified business model and strong historical performance make it a compelling investment opportunity.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Ecolab Q3: Balanced Price And Volume Growth
Ecolab reported strong financial results with 4% organic revenue growth and 22% adjusted operating profit growth, yet I believe the stock is overvalued. The company's value-based pricing and innovative products are driving growth, but I assign a 'Sell' rating with a fair value of $220 per share. Ecolab's pest control and infection prevention markets are projected to grow, but cost pressures and competition pose risks.
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