Analyst Signal

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is currently trading at $264.28. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $320.19, implying a 21.2% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

ECL

Ecolab Inc.

MaterialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$264.28

Avg Target

$320.19

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (18)Hold (9)Sell (0)

Upside

+21.16%

Market Cap

$74.64B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 28, 2026D-25
P/E Ratio (TTM)36.35
Forward P/E27.30
P/B Ratio11.27
Dividend Yield1.04%
Return on Equity (ROE)22.52%
Operating Margin19.05%
Debt to Equity91.77
Beta (Volatility)0.98
52 Week Range$221.62 - $309.27
LowCurrent: $264.28High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 50Insider Sells: 8

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
3/27/2026LARSON MICHAEL JDirectorConversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 115.08 per share.2,300
2/26/2026COOK GREGORY BOfficerConversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 137.09 per share.3,800
2/26/2026COOK GREGORY BOfficerSale at price 304.25 per share.3,519
2/25/2026MCKIBBEN TRACY B.DirectorConversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 115.08 per share.2,300
2/25/2026KING MARGEAUXOfficerN/A1,662
2/25/2026MCKIBBEN TRACY B.DirectorSale at price 308.66 per share.1,265
2/24/2026BECK CHRISTOPHEChief Executive OfficerConversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 117.73 per share.23,833
2/24/2026KIRKLAND SCOTT D.Chief Financial OfficerStock Gift at price 0.00 per share.404
2/24/2026BECK CHRISTOPHEChief Executive OfficerSale at price 307.32 - 307.87 per share.20,000
2/18/2026KIRKLAND SCOTT D.Chief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.9,740

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for ECL?

A. The current target price for Ecolab Inc. is $320.19, which implies a 21.2% upside from the current price of $264.28. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for ECL?

A. Currently, there are 6 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying ECL stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 50 insider buys and 8 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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