E ECOLAB INC
| Market Cap | $74.64B |
| P/E Ratio | 36.35 |
| Forward P/E | 27.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| 52W Range | $223.33 - $307.53 |
| # Hedge Funds | 6 |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
Hedge Fund Ownership
| Investor 6 | % of Portfolio Weight of this stock in the investor's portfolio | Value Total dollar value of the position | Shares Number of shares held | Activity Portfolio change type: New, Increased, Decreased, or Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust Gates Foundation Trust | 3.87% | $1.37B | 5,218,044 | — |
| Mairs & Power Growth Fund Mairs & Power Inc | 1.95% | $202.29M | 770,571 | Reduce 0.83% |
| Thomas Gayner Markel Group | 0.57% | $72.01M | 274,300 | — |
| Jensen Investment Management Jensen Investment Management | 0.25% | $15.74M | 59,960 | Reduce 10.49% |
| William Von Mueffling Cantillon Capital Management | 0.12% | $21.50M | 78,513 | — |
| First Eagle Investment Management First Eagle Investment Management | 0.00% | $3.00K | 15 | Buy |
Insider Trading
| Insider Name of the company insider who made the trade 14 | Type Purchase (buy) or Sale (sell) | Shares Number of shares traded | Price Price per share at time of transaction | Value Total dollar value of the transaction | Trade Date Date the transaction was executed | Filing Date Date the SEC filing was submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Gregory BEVP & PRES - INST GROUP | Sale | 3,519 | $304.25 | $1.07M | 26 Feb 2026 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| McKibben Tracy B | Sale | 1,265 | $308.66 | $390.45K | 25 Feb 2026 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Christophe BeckCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 18,120 | $307.32 | $5.57M | 24 Feb 2026 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Christophe BeckCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 1,880 | $307.87 | $578.80K | 24 Feb 2026 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Beck ChristopheCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 1,880 | $307.87 | $578.80K | 24 Feb 2026 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Beck ChristopheCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 18,120 | $307.32 | $5.57M | 24 Feb 2026 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Alfano Nicholas J.EVP & PRES - GLOBAL WATER | Sale | 9,501 | $303.58 | $2.88M | 17 Feb 2026 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Bradway Jennifer JSVP & CORPORATE CONTROLLER | Sale | 613 | $302.01 | $185.13K | 13 Feb 2026 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| REICH VICTORIA | Sale | 1,000 | $301.08 | $301.08K | 13 Feb 2026 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| MacLennan David | Buy | 750 | $257.60 | $193.20K | 08 Dec 2025 | 08 Dec 2025 |
| De Boo Alexander A.EVP & PRES - GLOBAL MARKETS | Sale | 1,422 | $268.25 | $381.45K | 24 Nov 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Boo Alexander A. DeEVP & PRES - GLOBAL MARKETS | Sale | 1,422 | $268.25 | $381.45K | 24 Nov 2025 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Beck ChristopheCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 4,462 | $262.35 | $1.17M | 12 Nov 2025 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Beck ChristopheCHAIRMAN & CEO | Sale | 17,252 | $261.17 | $4.51M | 12 Nov 2025 | 13 Nov 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ECL stock price today?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) is currently trading at $264.28. The stock has a 52-week range of $223.33 to $307.53 and a market capitalization of $74.64B.
Is ECL a good stock to buy in 2026?
ECOLAB INC has a P/E ratio of 36.4 (forward P/E: 27.3), a dividend yield of 1.04%, and 1-year performance of +6.7%. 6 hedge funds hold this stock. Review the fundamentals and ownership data above to make an informed decision.
Are insiders buying or selling ECL stock?
There have been 14 insider transactions for ECL in recent months. Insider buys can signal management confidence, while sales may reflect diversification or personal financial planning. Check the Insider Trading section above for details.
How has ECL stock performed over the past year?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) has returned +6.7% over the past 12 months. The stock traded between $223.33 and $307.53 during this period, and is currently at $264.28.
Which hedge funds own ECL (ECOLAB INC)?
6 tracked hedge funds currently hold ECL in their portfolios as of the latest 13F filings. See the ownership table above for the complete list.
What is ECL's market cap and valuation?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) has a market capitalization of $74.64B. The trailing P/E ratio is 36.4 and forward P/E is 27.3. The stock is classified in the Basic Materials sector.
What is ECL's revenue and profitability?
ECOLAB INC reported revenue of $16.08B with net income of $2.08B and a profit margin of 0.13%. The stock has a beta of 1.02.
What sector is ECL in and who are its biggest institutional holders?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) operates in the Basic Materials sector. It is held by 6 tracked hedge funds. See the ownership table above for the complete list.