What is ECL's market cap?

$88.35B, based on the Nov 4 close of $315.01.

What is ECL's P/E ratio?

42.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $2.08B.

Does Ecolab pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.73 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 0.93%.

How much of ECL is sold short?

4.9M shares, 2.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is ECL in?

Consumer Staples, in the Soap & Cleaning Products industry.

NYSE · ECLConsumer StaplesSoap & Cleaning Products

Ecolab, Inc. (ECL)

$315.01+3.39%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$304.68▲ 18.35% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $245.73 · High $308.38Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Ecolab closed at $315.01 on Nov 4, up 3.39% — matching its 52-week closing high. Volume of 2.7M shares was 1.86× its 20-day average (above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +12.2% over one month, +19.6% over six months, +22.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $4.69B, up 12.7% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 11.7%.

Short interest was 4.9M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 9.6% from the prior report (2.0% of float, 4.0 days to cover).

Market cap$88.35B280.5M shares

Revenue · quarter$4.69B+12.7% YoY

Diluted EPS$1.95−4.9% YoY

P/E · TTM42.4×P/S 5.1×

Net margin11.7%Gross 44.1%

Dividend yield0.93%$0.73 last paid

52-week range245.73 – 315.010.0% from high

Volume2.7M1.86× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d18.7%Annualised

Short % of float2.0%4.1 days to cover

Net cash-$12.47BCash $722.3M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +7.7%1M +12.2%3M +11.1%6M +19.6%YTD +20.0%1Y +22.4%3Y +97.9%5Y +42.5%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Soap & Cleaning Products

Percentile among 4 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—

Revenue growth—

Net margin—

Value (low P/E)—

Size—

Industry medians: 6-month return +18.8%, revenue growth +8.3%, net margin 12.5%, P/E 34.1×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short4.9M−9.6% vs prior

Days to cover4.1Settled Oct 15

% of float2.0%

Short vol. 10d49.0%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Soap & Cleaning Products

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
ECLEcolab	$315.01	+3.39%	+19.6%	+12.7%	11.7%	42.4	$88.35B
CHDChurch & Dwight Co.	$112.03	+2.63%	+18.0%	+1.0%	13.2%	34.1	$26.44B	Compare
PGProcter & Gamble	$167.32	+3.25%	+13.1%	+4.0%	20.0%	24.6	$387.81B	Compare
SCLStepan	$70.65	+2.90%	+33.6%	+15.0%	3.3%	—	$1.61B	Compare

News about Ecolab

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Quick answers

What does Ecolab do?: Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, 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.
What is ECL's market cap?: $88.35B, based on the Nov 4 close of $315.01.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?: 42.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $2.08B.
Does Ecolab pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.73 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 0.93%.
How much of ECL is sold short?: 4.9M shares, 2.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is ECL in?: Consumer Staples, in the Soap & Cleaning Products industry.

About Ecolab

Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, 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 and cooling solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.

HQ: Saint Paul, MN48,000 employeesListed Jun 1, 1972ecolab.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology