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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Analysis
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) currently has an AIQ Score of 44/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 68/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 30/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
ECL at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $276.18 |
| AIQ Score | 44/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $78.87B |
| P/E Ratio | 36.21 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | $1.91 |
| Revenue TTM | $4.42B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| Volume | 1.29M |
| 52-week range | $243.15-$309.27 |
| RSI 14 | 42.18 |
| 50-Day SMA | $278.38 |
| 200-Day SMA | $273.12 |
| Analyst Price Target | $322.70 |
| Next Earnings | Oct 27, 2026 |
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ECL
OverviewECL Stock Analysis Summary
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) currently has an AIQ Score of 44/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 68/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 30/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, ECL has AIQ Score of 44/100 with Risk resilience base of 68/100 and fading Value at 30/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (68/100) leads while Value (30/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Basic Materials · 1.69% stock move · ECL classified in Chemicals - Specialty.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is ECL Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
ECL currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 68/100, while Value is weakest at 30/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 68/100.
- - Analyst target implies +16.84% upside from the latest quote.
- - Value is the current constraint at 30/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 37/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (28 vs 10).
Current Consensus
ECL's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 10 buy, 7 neutral, and 28 sell votes. ECL's 14-day RSI is 42.18, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. ECL's beta is 0.89, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in ECL?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the ECL Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
ECL Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Ecolab Inc..
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Analysis
Ecolab Inc. has an AIQ Score of 44/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 68/100. Beta is 0.89, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | ECL is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 44/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 68/100 while value lags at 30/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 37/100 · Value 30/100 · Quality 51/100 · Risk 68/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 68/100.
Momentum is 37/100 and RSI (14) is 42.2.
ECL is in a Neutral regime at 44/100.
Risk factor is 68/100 with beta 0.89 and annual volatility 21.96%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 68/100 while value lags at 30/100.
ECL Research Cluster
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ECL Fundamentals
ECL valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
ECL Technical Analysis
ECL technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
ECL Stock Catalysts
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ECL Dividend Analysis
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ECL Financial Data
ECL revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
ECL Risk Analysis
ECL volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
ECL Stock News
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ECL vs Chemicals Peers
Current peer cohort: ECL · EMN · HUN · IFF · KWR. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECL Current stock | 44/100 | 30/100 | 37/100 | 68/100 | 0.05 | 21.96% | Current |
| EMN Eastman Chemical | 45/100 | 67/100 | 23/100 | 62/100 | 0.19 | 33.29% | ECL vs EMN |
| HUN Huntsman | 42/100 | 65/100 | 34/100 | 49/100 | 0.04 | 60.74% | ECL vs HUN |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances | 54/100 | 54/100 | 57/100 | 73/100 | 0.79 | 35.83% | ECL vs IFF |
| KWR Quaker Chemical | 47/100 | 57/100 | 30/100 | 63/100 | 0.39 | 38.06% | ECL vs KWR |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 11, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts8 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Sep 12, 2026
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Fundamentals Verdict
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Latest period Jun 30, 2026.
Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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ECL Stock FAQ
What is ECL stock price today?
Ecolab Inc.'s current stock price is $276.18. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is ECL bullish or bearish right now?
ECL's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is ECL's market cap?
ECL's market cap is $78.87B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is ECL's current P/E ratio?
ECL's current P/E ratio is 36.21 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is ECL's RSI?
ECL's 14-day RSI is 42.18 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is ECL above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
ECL is -0.79% from its 50-day SMA and 1.12% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is ECL's next earnings date?
ECL's next earnings date is currently listed as Oct 27, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does ECL pay a dividend?
ECL's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.