ECL

In the past six months, Ecolab's stock (ECL) ranged from a 52-week high of $309.27 to a low of $243.15, with a price of $281.83 on October 9, 2026, marginally underperforming the S&P 500. Key events include the Q2 2026 earnings report on July 27, 2026, where EPS of $2.09 and revenue of $4.42 billion exceeded expectations, leading to a raised 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to $8.05 - $8.25. The acquisition of CoolIT Systems for approximately $4.75 billion in cash, closed on July 2, 2026, brought attention to Ecolab's High-Tech unit. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average twelve-month price target of $327.67, and several firms have raised their price objectives. Ecolab also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share.