Is ECL a good investment in 2026?

Ecolab Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 37.6, with medium volatility (28.1% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of ECL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 28.1%, ECL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.02 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.01%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$77.18B

P/E RATIO

37.6

BETA

1.02

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.01%

52W HIGH

$309.27

52W LOW

$229.39

VOLATILITY

28.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$274.18 → $273.29-0.32%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$238.73 → $273.29+14.5%

ECL | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRIC	ECL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	37.6x	14.0x	↑ 169%
Beta	1.02	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.01%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	28.1%	28%	Higher risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

LILIN APAPD SHSHW

Competitors Analysis

Compare ECL's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ECECL(You are here)	$273.29	$77.18B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$503.15	$233.16B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$298.71	$66.51B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
SHSHW	$336.11	$83.28B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Ecolab Inc. is currently trading at $273.29, which is 11.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.02, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.3M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECL a good buy right now?

Ecolab Inc. trades at 37.6x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 28.1% volatility.

Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.01%. This translates to approximately $2.76 per share annually.

How volatile is ECL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 28.1% and beta of 1.02,ECL is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.