ECOLAB INC (ECL) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:ECL • US2788651006
297.88 USD
-0.58 (-0.19%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
297.8 USD
-0.08 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:21:18 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for ECOLAB INC (ECL).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$329.17
+ 10.50% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 27, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.72
Revenue Estimate4.058B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
76.88%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$329.17
Upside
+ 10.50%
From current price of $297.88 to mean target of $329.17, Based on 32 analyst forecasts
Low
$272.70
Median
$335.07
High
$369.60
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
9.44%
3 Months
10.57%
Price Target Summary
32 analysts have analysed ECL and the average price target is 329.17 USD. This implies a price increase of 10.5% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 297.88.
The average price target has been revised upward by 10.57% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
76.88%
ECL was analyzed by 32 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 77. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about ECL.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
ECL was analyzed by 32 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-13 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-12 | BNP Paribas | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-12 | Exane BNP Paribas | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-11 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-11 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-02-11 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-11 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-02-11 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-11 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-11 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-21 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-01-14 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2026-01-07 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-12-18 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-11-03 | Evercore ISI Group | Upgrade | In-Line -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-31 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-29 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-29 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-10-29 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-29 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-10-27 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2025-10-06 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-09-08 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-09-05 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 27, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.72
Revenue Estimate4.058B
Revenue Q2Q9.82%
EPS Q2Q14.63%
Number of Analysts24
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.02%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.07%
EPS (1 Month)
0.00%
EPS (3 Months)
-0.06%
Next Earnings Summary
ECL is expected to report earnings on 4/27/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.72 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 4.06B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.07% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 15.32B 7.98% | 15.741B 2.75% | 16.081B 2.16% | 17.409B 8.26% | 18.249B 4.83% | 19.097B 4.65% | 20.709B 8.44% | 21.969B 6.08% | 23.214B 5.67% | 24.498B 5.53% | 25.808B 5.35% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 3.05B 12.47% | 3.554B 16.54% | N/A 9.28% | 4.398B 13.23% | 4.767B 8.39% | 5.138B 7.78% | 5.663B 10.22% | 6.076B 7.29% | 6.492B 6.85% | 6.863B 5.71% | 7.244B 5.55% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 2.126B 19.93% | 2.619B 23.17% | 2.9B 10.75% | 3.339B 15.13% | 3.726B 11.59% | 4.088B 9.72% | 4.307B 5.36% | 4.641B 7.75% | 4.977B 7.24% | 5.268B 5.85% | 5.566B 5.66% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.88% | 16.64% | 18.03% | 19.18% | 20.42% | 21.41% | 20.80% | 21.13% | 21.44% | 21.50% | 21.57% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 5.21 16.04% | 6.66 27.83% | 7.54 13.21% | 8.54 13.27% | 9.70 13.58% | 10.71 10.36% | 11.47 7.17% | 12.40 8.10% | 13.34 7.57% | 14.16 6.13% | 14.99 5.85% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.72 14.63% | 2.17 14.86% | 2.35 13.66% | 2.35 13.05% | 2.01 16.89% | 2.50 15.29% | 2.68 14.10% | 2.69 14.42% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 4.058B 9.82% | 4.385B 8.94% | 4.426B 6.27% | 4.467B 6.55% | 4.173B 2.83% | 4.529B 3.28% | 4.657B 5.22% | 4.685B 4.88% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 1.003B 21.47% | 1.167B -3.95% | 1.133B -24.82% | 1.131B 7.51% | 1.02B 1.69% | 1.217B 4.28% | 1.291B 13.95% | 1.292B 14.24% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 682.98M 15.84% | 844.71M 14.58% | 882.39M 12.16% | 885.99M 12.62% | 744.83M 9.06% | 921.93M 9.14% | 990.71M 12.28% | 987.96M 11.51% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
12.40%
EPS Next 5 Year
10.47%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
5.59%
Revenue Next 5 Year
6.25%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
20.85%
EBIT Next 5 Year
15.86%
ECOLAB INC / ECL Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for ECOLAB INC stock?
32 analysts have analysed ECL and the average price target is 329.17 USD. This implies a price increase of 10.5% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 297.88.
When does ECOLAB INC (ECL) report earnings?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) will report earnings on 2026-04-27, before the market open.
What are the consensus estimates for ECOLAB INC (ECL) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of ECOLAB INC (ECL) is 1.72 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 4.06B USD.
What is the expected long term growth rate for ECL stock?
The expected long term growth rate for ECOLAB INC (ECL) is 5.59%.