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.
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)
Avg Target
$320.19
Based on 21 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
+21.16%
Market Cap
$74.64B
Financial & Investment Metrics
Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | LARSON MICHAEL J | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 115.08 per share. | 2,300 |
| 2/26/2026 | COOK GREGORY B | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 137.09 per share. | 3,800 |
| 2/26/2026 | COOK GREGORY B | Officer | Sale at price 304.25 per share. | 3,519 |
| 2/25/2026 | MCKIBBEN TRACY B. | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 115.08 per share. | 2,300 |
| 2/25/2026 | KING MARGEAUX | Officer | N/A | 1,662 |
| 2/25/2026 | MCKIBBEN TRACY B. | Director | Sale at price 308.66 per share. | 1,265 |
| 2/24/2026 | BECK CHRISTOPHE | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 117.73 per share. | 23,833 |
| 2/24/2026 | KIRKLAND SCOTT D. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | 404 |
| 2/24/2026 | BECK CHRISTOPHE | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 307.32 - 307.87 per share. | 20,000 |
| 2/18/2026 | KIRKLAND SCOTT D. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock 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.