Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Ecolab (ECL)

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 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.

Ecolab Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.73 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Ecolab’s dividend payout ratio is 39.19%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ecolab

In other Ecolab news, Director Michel D. Doukeris bought 7,750 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $258.00 per share, for a total transaction of $1,999,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,326 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,148,108. This trade represents a 1,345.49% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, COO Darrell R. Brown sold 10,000 shares of Ecolab stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $260.89, for a total transaction of $2,608,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 32,733 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,539,712.37. The trade was a 23.40% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.50% of the stock is currently owned by company 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.