Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Ecolab (ECL)

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

• 7/30/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $275.00 to $295.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – Ecolab had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG. They now have a $342.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $345.00 to $360.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Mizuho from $325.00 to $327.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – Ecolab was given a new $305.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 7/29/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $295.00 to $305.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Ecolab was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 7/17/2026 – Ecolab was upgraded by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from “market perform” to “outperform”. They now have a $320.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/9/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $325.00 to $335.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Ecolab had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Royal Bank Of Canada. They now have a $337.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $325.00 to $330.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Ecolab had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $260.00 to $275.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

Ecolab Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were paid a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Ecolab’s dividend payout ratio is presently 39.19%.

Insider Activity at Ecolab

In related news, COO Darrell R. Brown sold 10,000 shares of Ecolab stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $260.89, for a total value of $2,608,900.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 32,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,539,712.37. The trade was a 23.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director David Maclennan bought 1,000 shares of Ecolab stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was bought at an average price of $250.65 per share, for a total transaction of $250,650.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 25,230 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,323,899.50. The trade was a 4.13% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders purchased 9,750 shares of company stock valued at $2,513,980 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.50% of the company’s stock.

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.