ECOLAB INC (ECL) Earnings History & Surprises
NYSE:ECL • US2788651006
281.86 USD
-0.83 (-0.29%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
281.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 4:52:53 PM
Past quarterly earnings results for ECOLAB INC (ECL), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).
Earnings Snapshot
Next Earnings Date
Release DateApr 27, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.72
Revenue Estimate4.058B
Last Reported
Release DateFeb 10, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$2.08
EPS Surprise -0.35%
Revenue Surprise -0.91%
Beat Rate
13%
EPS and Revenuebeats vs estimates
Quarterly Earnings Results
EPS & Revenue History (USD)
Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers for recent quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | EPS Est | EPS Surprise | EPS Q2Q | Revenue | Revenue Est | Revenue Surprise | Revenue Q2Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 2.08 | 2.09 | -0.35% | 14.92% | 4.192B | 4.231B | -0.91% | 4.67% |
| Q3 2025 | 2.07 | 2.09 | -1.09% | 13.11% | 4.165B | 4.162B | 0.07% | 4.16% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.89 | 1.92 | -1.41% | 12.50% | 4.025B | 4.055B | -0.73% | 0.99% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.50 | 1.51 | -0.69% | 11.94% | 3.695B | 3.733B | -1.02% | -1.52% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.81 | 1.80 | 0.38% | 16.77% | 4.005B | 4.025B | -0.49% | 1.70% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.83 | 1.84 | -0.66% | 18.83% | 3.999B | 4.077B | -1.93% | 1.02% |
| Q2 2024 | 1.68 | 1.69 | -0.53% | 35.48% | 3.986B | 4.069B | -2.04% | 3.47% |
| Q1 2024 | 1.34 | 1.35 | -0.65% | 52.27% | 3.752B | 3.786B | -0.90% | 5.05% |
| Q4 2023 | 1.55 | 1.55 | -0.28% | 22.05% | 3.938B | 3.972B | -0.85% | 7.28% |
| Q3 2023 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 0.03% | 18.46% | 3.958B | 4.046B | -2.17% | 7.87% |
| Q2 2023 | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.48% | 12.73% | 3.852B | 3.899B | -1.20% | 7.58% |
| Q1 2023 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 1.00% | 7.32% | 3.572B | 3.51B | 1.75% | 9.33% |
| Q4 2022 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 0.31% | -0.78% | 3.671B | 3.733B | -1.66% | 9.11% |
| Q3 2022 | 1.30 | 1.33 | -1.94% | -7.80% | 3.669B | 3.693B | -0.64% | 10.49% |
| Q2 2022 | 1.10 | 1.10 | -0.21% | -9.84% | 3.581B | 3.541B | 1.12% | 13.21% |
| Q1 2022 | 0.82 | 0.83 | -1.05% | -9.89% | 3.267B | 3.233B | 1.04% | 13.23% |
| Q4 2021 | 1.28 | 1.32 | -3.25% | 4.07% | 3.365B | 3.324B | 1.22% | 9.76% |
| Q3 2021 | 1.41 | 1.32 | 7.16% | 22.61% | 3.321B | 3.308B | 0.39% | 10.01% |
| Q2 2021 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 0.20% | 87.69% | 3.163B | 3.148B | 0.47% | 17.76% |
| Q1 2021 | 0.91 | 0.82 | 10.81% | -19.47% | 2.885B | 2.913B | -0.96% | -4.49% |
| Q4 2020 | 1.23 | 1.26 | -2.48% | - | 3.065B | 3.145B | -2.53% | - |
| Q3 2020 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.70% | - | 3.019B | 3.029B | -0.34% | - |
| Q2 2020 | 0.65 | 0.85 | -23.93% | - | 2.686B | 2.873B | -6.52% | - |
| Q1 2020 | 1.13 | 1.07 | 5.20% | - | 3.021B | 3.534B | -14.53% | - |
Notes
- EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
- Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
- Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
- Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.
Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends
EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration
Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)
EPS beat statistics
EPS beat (4)
0
Average EPS beat (4)
-0.88%
Max EPS beat (4)
-0.35%
Min EPS beat (4)
-1.41%
Revenue beat statistics
Revenue beat (4)
1
Average Revenue beat (4)
-0.65%
Max Revenue beat (4)
0.07%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-1.02%
Analysis
In the last 4 quarters, ECL has not beaten EPS estimates in any release
ECL has beaten revenue estimates in 1 out of the last 4 releases
In the last 4 quarters, ECL reported -0.9% below the EPS estimates on average.
In the last 4 quarters, ECL reported -0.6% below the revenue estimates on average.
ECOLAB INC / ECL Earnings FAQ
Can you provide the last earnings date for ECOLAB INC?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) last reported earnings on 2/10/2026.
Did ECOLAB INC (ECL) beat earnings estimates last quarter?
ECOLAB INC (ECL) missed EPS estimates and missed revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.
How often does ECOLAB INC (ECL) beat earnings estimates?
In the last 4 quarters, ECOLAB INC (ECL) has beaten EPS estimates in 0 out of 4 releases.