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Basic MaterialsChemicals - SpecialtyScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

ECL

Catalysts
Ecolab Inc.
Basic Materials· Chemicals - Specialty
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 5/10
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$279.28
+$0.31 (+0.11%)
Latest market quote
Momentum62
Value30
Quality51
Risk Resilience68
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 27, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 50/100

Momentum 62/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 24.16%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 62/100AIQ Edge 5/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
38%
3 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
+0.1%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+0.5%
Jul 28, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 28, 2026$2.08$2.09+0.5%$4.38B$4.42B
Apr 28, 2026$1.70$1.70+0.0%$4.03B$4.07B
Feb 10, 2026$2.07$2.08+0.5%$4.19B$4.19B
Oct 28, 2025$2.07$2.07+0.0%$4.12B$4.17B
Jul 29, 2025$1.90$1.89-0.5%$4.02B$4.03B
Apr 29, 2025$1.50$1.50+0.0%$3.7B$3.7B
Feb 11, 2025$1.81$1.81+0.0%$3.99B$4.01B
Oct 29, 2024$1.82$1.83+0.5%$4.03B$4B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
20
Buy
4
Hold
12-month analyst target
$322.70
+15.55% versus current price
Based on 8 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$275.00
-1.53% vs latest price
Average target
$322.70
+15.55% vs latest price
High target
$360.00
+28.90% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 27, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.18

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$4.7B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score62

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score50/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
8
Average target
$322.70
Target upside
15.55%
Target range
$275.00 - $360.00
90-day revisions
-2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
2
Negative
0
finance.yahoo.com · Sep 4, 2026

Is Ecolab Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Ecolab has lagged behind the Nasdaq Composite over the past year, and analysts remain reasonably bullish about the stock’s growth potential.

seekingalpha.com · Jul 28, 2026

Ecolab raises 2026 EPS outlook to $8.05-$8.25 while targeting Global High-Tech to reach $4B by 2030 (NYSE:ECL)

Ecolab (ECL) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: raised 2026 EPS guidance, pricing/commodity outlook, and CoolIT-driven high-tech targets.

seekingalpha.com · Jul 28, 2026

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 28, 2026 1:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsAndy Hedberg - Vice President of Investor RelationsChristophe Beck -...

seekingalpha.com · Jul 28, 2026

Ecolab Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:ECL) 2026-07-28

2026-07-28. The following slide deck was published by Ecolab Inc.

rttnews.com · Jul 28, 2026

Ecolab Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance

Ecolab (ECL) increased expectations for full year 2026 adjusted earnings per share to the $8.05 to $8.25 range, rising 7% to 10% versus last year, which is higher than prior expectations of $8.

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ECL Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for ECL stock?

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What upcoming events could move ECL stock?

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What could drive ECL stock higher?

ECL could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt ECL stock?

ECL could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.