Is ECL a good investment in 2026?

Ecolab Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 38.3, with medium volatility (22.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of ECL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 22.2%, ECL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.89 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 1.04%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$78.98B

P/E RATIO

38.3

BETA

0.89

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.04%

52W HIGH

$309.27

52W LOW

$243.15

VOLATILITY

22.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$264.20 → $281.73+6.63%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$283.73 → $281.73-0.7%

ECL | 52-week chartLast updated: 8/21/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	ECL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	38.3x	14.0x	↑ 174%
Beta	0.89	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.04%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	22.2%	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)	$281.73	$78.98B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$488.51	$225.19B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$305.18	$67.96B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
SHSHW	$348.24	$84.54B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Ecolab Inc. is currently trading at $281.73, which is 8.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.89, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECL a good buy right now?

Ecolab Inc. trades at 38.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 22.2% volatility.

Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. offers a dividend yield of 1.04%. This translates to approximately $2.93 per share annually.

How volatile is ECL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 22.2% and beta of 0.89,ECL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.