Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Ecolab (ECL)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Ecolab (NYSE: ECL):

• 3/24/2026 – Ecolab had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $320.00 to $296.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 3/24/2026 – Ecolab was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “neutral” to “overweight”. They now have a $295.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/18/2026 – Ecolab had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $310.00 to $285.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 3/16/2026 – Ecolab was upgraded by Berenberg Bank from “hold” to “buy”. They now have a $326.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/18/2026 – Ecolab had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Evercore Inc. They now have a $312.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/13/2026 – Ecolab was given a new $325.00 price target by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 2/13/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $323.00 to $345.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/12/2026 – Ecolab had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by BNP Paribas Exane. They now have a $345.00 price target on the stock, up from $330.00.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $295.00 to $312.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Morgan Stanley. They now have a $330.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab was given a new $335.00 price target by Mizuho.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab was given a new $327.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Stifel Nicolaus from $300.00 to $337.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $324.00 to $345.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab was upgraded by BNP Paribas Exane to “strong-buy”.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $265.00 to $295.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $315.00 to $352.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $294.00 to $337.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $275.00 to $310.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

Ecolab Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Ecolab’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.11%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ecolab

In other news, CEO Christophe Beck sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $307.37, for a total value of $6,147,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 90,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $27,907,351.78. This trade represents a 18.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Tracy B. Mckibben sold 1,265 shares of Ecolab stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $308.66, for a total transaction of $390,454.90. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 11,358 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,505,760.28. This represents a 10.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.04% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Ecolab, Inc is a global provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. The company develops and supplies cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, dispensing equipment, water-treatment systems, pest elimination services and related technologies designed to help businesses maintain clean, safe and efficient operations. Its offerings span both products and onsite services, often paired with technical support and training.

Ecolab serves a broad range of end markets including hospitality and foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial operations, and energy and utilities.