• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $236.88
  • Forecasted Upside: 1.38%
  • Number of Analysts: 18
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 11 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
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Analyst Price Target for ECL

Analyst Price Target is $236.88
▲ +1.38% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 18 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ecolab in the last 3 months. The average price target is $236.88, with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $180.00. The average price target represents a 1.38% upside from the last price of $233.66.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 18 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Ecolab. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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11/24/2022
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2/22/2023
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5/23/2023
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8/21/2023
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11/19/2023
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2/17/2024
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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
5/1/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$256.00 ➝ $257.00Low
5/1/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$227.00 ➝ $234.00Low
5/1/2024Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$238.00 ➝ $260.00Low
5/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $225.00Low
5/1/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$225.00 ➝ $233.00Low
5/1/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$232.00 ➝ $243.00Low
4/12/2024MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$216.00 ➝ $260.00Low
4/10/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$237.00 ➝ $256.00Low
4/9/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$238.00Low
4/3/2024Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$230.00 ➝ $250.00Low
4/3/2024Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight$260.00Low
3/27/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$230.00 ➝ $240.00Low
3/1/2024Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer PerformLow
2/28/2024BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$225.00 ➝ $260.00Low
2/14/2024Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$184.00 ➝ $232.00Low
2/14/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$240.00 ➝ $250.00Low
2/14/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$212.00 ➝ $227.00Low
2/14/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $237.00Low
2/14/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$215.00 ➝ $225.00Low
2/14/2024MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $216.00Low
2/14/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$238.00Low
2/14/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$193.00 ➝ $225.00Low
2/14/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $220.00Low
1/18/2024Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00 ➝ $238.00Low
1/16/2024Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$185.00 ➝ $216.00Low
1/11/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$211.00 ➝ $227.00Low
1/8/2024Seaport Res PtnDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
12/14/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00Low
12/5/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00Low
11/30/2023Raymond JamesInitiated CoverageOutperform$210.00Low
11/1/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$187.00 ➝ $193.00Low
10/9/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00Low
10/4/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$207.00 ➝ $187.00Low
9/20/2023Evercore ISIBoost Target$170.00 ➝ $195.00Low
9/15/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00Low
9/15/2023MizuhoReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$194.00Low
9/8/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$213.00Low
9/1/2023Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageHold$180.00Low
8/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$190.00 ➝ $195.00Low
8/2/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$175.00 ➝ $190.00Low
8/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$186.00 ➝ $200.00N/A
8/2/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$172.00 ➝ $187.00Low
8/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$208.00 ➝ $215.00Low
8/2/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$174.00 ➝ $200.00Low
8/2/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$177.00 ➝ $194.00Low
8/2/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $207.00Low
8/2/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$165.00 ➝ $200.00Low
7/19/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$179.00 ➝ $200.00Low
7/5/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$163.00 ➝ $181.00Low
7/5/2023Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
6/13/2023CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$179.00Low
5/4/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$167.00 ➝ $188.00Low
5/3/2023VNET GroupReiterated RatingMaintainsLow
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$164.00 ➝ $182.00Low
5/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$175.00 ➝ $195.00Low
5/3/2023MizuhoBoost Target$163.00 ➝ $177.00Low
4/17/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$170.00 ➝ $162.00Low
3/22/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$164.00 ➝ $172.00Low
2/16/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$164.00 ➝ $166.00Low
2/15/2023Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$140.00 ➝ $164.00Low
2/15/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$168.00 ➝ $175.00Low
2/15/2023BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$160.00 ➝ $165.00Low
2/15/2023Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $185.00Low
1/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$160.00 ➝ $168.00Low
1/12/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$158.00 ➝ $163.00Low
12/15/2022CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$146.00 ➝ $164.00Low
12/9/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$175.00 ➝ $180.00Low
12/2/2022BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$170.00 ➝ $160.00Low
11/7/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$181.00 ➝ $145.00Low
11/7/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$175.00 ➝ $170.00Low
11/3/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$169.00 ➝ $143.00Low
11/2/2022MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$178.00 ➝ $158.00Low
11/2/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$165.00 ➝ $135.00Low
10/17/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $165.00Low
10/13/2022Seaport Res PtnUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
10/4/2022CitigroupLower Target$168.00 ➝ $159.00Low
9/6/2022Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$188.00Low
7/27/2022UBS GroupLower TargetOutperform$198.00Low
7/27/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$195.00 ➝ $180.00Low
7/15/2022Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutralLow
7/14/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower Target$225.00 ➝ $190.00Low
7/13/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$193.00 ➝ $183.00N/A
7/12/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$187.00Low
6/29/2022MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$198.00 ➝ $183.00Low
6/27/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $181.00Low
6/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$200.00 ➝ $195.00Medium
6/3/2022BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageHold$191.00Low
6/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$180.00 ➝ $195.00Medium
6/2/2022UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$186.00 ➝ $205.00High
5/31/2022ArgusLower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $200.00Medium
5/20/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$205.00 ➝ $180.00Medium
4/27/2022MizuhoLower Target$210.00 ➝ $198.00Low
4/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$191.00 ➝ $190.00Low
4/5/2022Atlantic SecuritiesInitiated CoverageOverweight$210.00N/A
3/22/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$210.00 ➝ $196.00High
3/17/2022Edward JonesUpgradeHold ➝ BuyLow
3/11/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $185.00Medium
2/17/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$240.00 ➝ $200.00High
2/17/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$230.00 ➝ $210.00High
2/16/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$255.00 ➝ $215.00Low
2/16/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$220.00 ➝ $205.00Low
2/16/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$230.00 ➝ $191.00High
2/15/2022Boenning ScattergoodDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralHigh
1/24/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $230.00Medium
1/24/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$245.00 ➝ $220.00Medium
1/21/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$225.00 ➝ $198.00High
1/21/2022MizuhoLower Target$216.00 ➝ $210.00High
1/21/2022BarclaysLower Target$245.00 ➝ $215.00High
1/21/2022Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$245.00 ➝ $225.00High
1/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $240.00Low
12/2/2021Evercore ISIInitiated Coverage$235.00High
10/27/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$223.00 ➝ $246.00Medium
10/27/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $260.00High
10/27/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$230.00High
10/12/2021MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$126.00Low
9/27/2021Vertical ResearchInitiated CoverageHold$189.00High
9/15/2021Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingOutperformLow
9/2/2021Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$260.00Medium
4/28/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $250.00Medium
4/28/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$210.00 ➝ $230.00Medium
4/28/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$220.00Medium
3/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$210.00High
3/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $250.00Low
3/15/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingNeutral$210.00Low
2/17/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$200.00 ➝ $225.00Low
1/28/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $210.00High
1/15/2021G.ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ BuyN/A
1/15/2021GabelliUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
1/7/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $250.00N/A
12/8/2020BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $245.00Low
11/23/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$170.00 ➝ $210.00Medium
10/28/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$172.00 ➝ $180.00High
10/28/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Market Perform$187.00 ➝ $195.00High
10/28/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $200.00Medium
10/6/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $205.00Medium
9/21/2020Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageOutperformLow
9/8/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetReduce ➝ Market Perform$177.00 ➝ $187.00Medium
8/3/2020OppenheimerReiterated RatingHoldHigh
7/28/2020Boenning ScattergoodUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$197.84 ➝ $230.00High
7/8/2020Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral$212.00High
6/3/2020G.ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
6/3/2020GabelliDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldHigh
4/30/2020CfraBoost TargetHold$170.00 ➝ $197.00Low
4/30/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$164.00 ➝ $175.00High
4/29/2020ArgusLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $230.00Low
4/29/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$171.00 ➝ $177.00Low
4/29/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$165.00 ➝ $200.00Low
4/9/2020CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$185.00 ➝ $164.00High
4/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform$216.00 ➝ $171.00Low
4/2/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHold$175.00Medium
3/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$205.00 ➝ $170.00Medium
3/20/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $170.00High
3/17/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$200.00 ➝ $152.00Medium
3/10/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$210.00 ➝ $206.00Low
2/19/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $220.00Low
2/19/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$178.00 ➝ $200.00Medium
2/19/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$198.00 ➝ $210.00Medium
2/18/2020CfraBoost TargetSell$185.00 ➝ $195.00Low
2/7/2020Boenning ScattergoodDowngradeOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
1/6/2020Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ NeutralLow
12/20/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$186.00 ➝ $192.00Medium
8/12/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$140.00 ➝ $205.00Low
8/7/2019Nomura SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$208.00 ➝ $210.00Low
8/5/2019BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$180.00 ➝ $208.00High
8/2/2019CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$190.00 ➝ $206.00Low
7/31/2019UBS GroupSet TargetHold$202.00Low
7/31/2019Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetNeutral$170.00 ➝ $181.00High
(Data available from 5/18/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.87 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 23 very positive mentions
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10/21/2023
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11/20/2023
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12/20/2023
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1/19/2024
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2/18/2024
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3/19/2024
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4/18/2024
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Current Sentiment

  • 37 very positive mentions
  • 38 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Ecolab logo
Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Global Industrial; Global Institutional & Specialty; and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences. The Global Industrial segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries. Its Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers specialized cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, such as infection prevention and surgical solutions, and end-to-end cleaning and contamination control solutions under the Ecolab, Microtek, and Anios brand names. In addition, the company provides pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects in restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments including education, life sciences, and healthcare customers. Further, it offers colloidal silica for binding and polishing applications in semiconductor, catalyst, and aerospace component manufacturing, as well as chemical industries; and products and services that manage wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management, and reduction, as well as real time data management. It sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Today's Range

Now: $233.66
Low: $232.44
High: $233.96

50 Day Range

MA: $226.36
Low: $218.20
High: $233.66

52 Week Range

Now: $233.66
Low: $156.72
High: $234.68

Volume

785,099 shs

Average Volume

1,187,739 shs

Market Capitalization

$66.73 billion

P/E Ratio

43.27

Dividend Yield

0.98%

Beta

1.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Ecolab?

The following sell-side analysts have issued reports on Ecolab in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Berenberg Bank, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Ecolab?

16 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Ecolab in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $236.88, suggesting a possible upside of 1.4%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting ECL will reach $260.00 in the next twelve months. Berenberg Bank has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $180.00 for Ecolab in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Ecolab?

Ecolab currently has 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in ECL, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Ecolab's investor relations team?

Ecolab's physical mailing address is 1 ECOLAB PLACE, SAINT PAUL MN, 55102. The basic materials company's listed phone number is (800) 232-6522 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Ecolab is www.ecolab.com. Learn More about contacing Ecolab investor relations.