Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ecolab Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is ECL's P/E ratio?

Ecolab trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.4.

When does ECL report earnings?

Ecolab's next scheduled report is on Feb 9, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.19.

What is the ECL price target?

The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $330.00, with a range of $300.00 – $360.00.

Is ECL Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ecolab as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does ECL pay a dividend?

Yes — Ecolab's dividend yield is 1.0%.

Nama Insights

Ecolab (ECL)

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · NYSE

S&P 500

Ecolab (ECL) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $84.33B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.4 and a free-cash-flow yield of 2.2%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 2.2% and free cash flow per share grew 5.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.8 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the rising band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.8/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Rising · +9.9% over 12 months ex. last

Second-best fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-5.7%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$84.33B
Trailing P/E	37.4
Price / book	8.1
Price / sales	4.8
FCF yield	2.2%
Dividend yield	1.0%
Gross margin	43.9%
Operating margin	18.1%
Net margin	12.0%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+2.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+4.3%
EPS growth (YoY)	+13.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	+5.2%
Beta	0.9
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Specialty Chemicals

ECL earnings

Next report: Feb 9, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $2.19). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 27, 2026	$2.18	$2.17	+0.5%	$4.69B
Q2 2026	Jul 28, 2026	$2.09	$2.08	+0.5%	$4.42B
Q1 2026	Apr 28, 2026	$1.70	$1.70	+0.0%	$4.07B
Q4 2025	Feb 10, 2026	$2.08	$2.07	+0.5%	$4.20B

ECL analyst price target

Median target $330.00 from 21 analysts, ranging $300.00 – $360.00.

Specialty Chemicals peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
LIN	Linde	$236.54B	30.9
SHW	Sherwin-Williams	$83.13B	28.9
APD	Air Products and Chemicals	$67.88B	22.7
PPG	PPG Industries	$27.03B	15.7
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances	$20.69B	22.3
LYB	LyondellBasell Industries	$19.63B	8.6
DD	DuPont de Nemours	$19.42B	20.9
SQM	Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile	$16.43B	11.9

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Recent Congressional trades

Ecolab trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Jefferson Shreve	House	Buy	$100,001 - $250,000	May 8, 2025

ECL FAQ

Is ECL a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ecolab Hold (4.8 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?: Ecolab trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.4.
When does ECL report earnings?: Ecolab's next scheduled report is on Feb 9, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.19.
What is the ECL price target?: The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $330.00, with a range of $300.00 – $360.00.
Is ECL Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ecolab as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does ECL pay a dividend?: Yes — Ecolab's dividend yield is 1.0%.