Is ECL a good investment in 2026?

Ecolab Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 38.6, with medium volatility (23.8% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of ECL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 23.8%, ECL has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.98 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.98%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$79.70B

P/E RATIO

38.6

BETA

0.98

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

0.98%

52W HIGH

$309.27

52W LOW

$221.62

VOLATILITY

23.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$288.16 → $281.39-2.35%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$250.96 → $281.39+12.1%

ECL | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	ECL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	38.6x	14.0x	↑ 176%
Beta	0.98	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	0.98%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	23.8%	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)	$281.39	$79.70B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$477.94	$221.47B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$275.12	$61.26B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
SHSHW	$330.33	$81.85B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Ecolab Inc. is currently trading at $281.39, which is 9.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.98, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME1.8M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ECL a good buy right now?

Ecolab Inc. trades at 38.6x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 23.8% volatility.

Does ECL pay dividends?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.98%. This translates to approximately $2.76 per share annually.

How volatile is ECL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 23.8% and beta of 0.98,ECL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.