Is ECL a good investment in 2026?

Ecolab Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 35.1, with medium volatility (23.9% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of ECL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 23.9%, ECL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.91 indicates lower 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 1.15%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$73.04B

P/E RATIO

35.1

BETA

0.91

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.15%

52W HIGH

$309.27

52W LOW

$243.15

VOLATILITY

23.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$257.65 → $259.52+0.73%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$267.06 → $259.52-2.8%

ECL | 52-week chartLast updated: 6/5/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	ECL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	35.1x	14.0x	↑ 151%
Beta	0.91	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.15%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	23.9%	28%	Lower 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)	$259.52	$73.04B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$511.48	$236.48B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$283.78	$63.19B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
SHSHW	$304.65	$75.14B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Ecolab Inc. is currently trading at $259.52, which is 16.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.91, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECL a good buy right now?

Ecolab Inc. trades at 35.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 23.9% volatility.

Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.15%. This translates to approximately $2.98 per share annually.

How volatile is ECL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 23.9% and beta of 0.91,ECL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.