Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Forecast
Data as of Oct 31, 2026Basic Materials · Current price $301.52 (+0.22%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $325.00 | +7.8% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $345.00 | +14.4% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $327.00 | +8.5% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Eric Boyes | Evercore ISI | $300.00 | -0.5% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $307.00 | +1.8% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $315.00 | +4.5% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Manav Patnaik | Barclays | $300.00 | -0.5% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $299.00 | -0.8% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $310.00 | +2.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $300.00 | -0.5% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Andrew Andersen | Jefferies | $426.00 | +41.3% |
| May 20, 2025 | Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | $260.00 | -13.8% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $277.00 | -8.1% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $276.00 | -8.5% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $279.00 | -7.5% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Pat Cunningham | Citigroup | $292.00 | -3.2% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Vincent Andrews | Morgan Stanley | $240.00 | -20.4% |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Laurence Alexander | Jefferies | $310.00 | +2.8% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | $295.00 | -2.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Charles Neivert | Piper Sandler | $305.00 | +1.2% |
Top Analysts Covering ECL
ECL vs Sector & Market
| Metric | ECL | Basic Materials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.20 | 2.34 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 20 | 7 | 19 |
| Target Upside | +8.8% | +577.6% | +21.5% |
| P/E Ratio | 40.80 | -9.37 | 38.49 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $16.96B | $17.70B | $18.45B | 15 |
| 2027-03-31 | $4.19B | $4.36B | $4.59B | 6 |
| 2027-06-30 | $4.50B | $4.69B | $4.94B | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $4.64B | $4.83B | $5.09B | 6 |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.68B | $4.87B | $5.13B | 6 |
| 2028-03-31 | $4.42B | $4.60B | $4.84B | 6 |
| 2028-06-30 | $4.73B | $4.93B | $5.19B | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $4.89B | $5.09B | $5.36B | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $4.94B | $5.14B | $5.41B | 6 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $7.96 | $8.42 | $8.53 | 14 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.86 | $1.96 | $2.10 | 10 |
| 2027-06-30 | $2.30 | $2.43 | $2.59 | 6 |
| 2027-09-30 | $2.48 | $2.61 | $2.79 | 7 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.52 | $2.66 | $2.84 | 6 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.09 | $2.20 | $2.36 | 7 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.65 | $2.80 | $2.99 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.83 | $2.98 | $3.19 | 12 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.89 | $3.04 | $3.25 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for ECL?
The consensus among 20 analysts covering Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is Buy with an average price target of $326.13.
What is the highest price target for ECL?
The highest price target for ECL is $426.00, set by Andrew Andersen at Jefferies on 2025-07-30.
What is the lowest price target for ECL?
The lowest price target for ECL is $135.00, set by David Begleiter at Deutsche Bank on 2022-11-02.
How many analysts cover ECL?
20 analysts have issued ratings for Ecolab Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is ECL a buy or sell right now?
Based on 20 analyst ratings, ECL has a consensus rating of Buy (2.20/5) with a +8.8% upside to the consensus target of $326.13.
What are the earnings estimates for ECL?
Analysts estimate ECL will report EPS of $8.42 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $17.70B.
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