Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$264.47 -2.87 (-1.07%)

Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern

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$263.94 -0.53 (-0.20%)

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Ecolab - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
13

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ecolab in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ECL.

Consensus Price Target

$284.33
7.51% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ecolab, the average price target is $284.33. The highest price target for ECL is $313.00, while the lowest price target for ECL is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.51% from the current price of $264.47.

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ECL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$284.33	$277.47	$279.87	$216.88
Forecasted Upside	7.51% Upside	14.78% Upside	14.09% Upside	-1.29% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

ECL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ECL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ecolab Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ecolab	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.82	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	7.29% Upside	149.22% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ECL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/12/2025	Argus 2 of 5 stars	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/12/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	J. Spector Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$257.00 ➝ $280.00	+7.21%
2/12/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	J. Haas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$295.00 ➝ $313.00	+20.61%
2/12/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shlomo Rosenbaum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$285.00 ➝ $307.00	+18.60%
2/12/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $305.00	+16.83%
1/28/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vincent Andrews Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$263.00 ➝ $280.00	+13.81%
1/10/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ashish Sabadra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$306.00 ➝ $294.00	+26.89%
1/7/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$305.00 ➝ $270.00	+16.74%
12/17/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Mcnulty Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$279.00 ➝ $290.00	+16.75%
11/18/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$260.00 ➝ $300.00	+21.70%
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10/30/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$228.00 ➝ $255.00	+0.21%
10/30/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$271.00 ➝ $279.00	+9.95%
10/18/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Laurence Alexander Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$235.00 ➝ $310.00	+20.59%
7/31/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$251.00 ➝ $272.00	+18.85%
4/12/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$216.00 ➝ $260.00	+17.78%
4/3/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$230.00 ➝ $250.00	+9.62%
3/1/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
1/8/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Harrison Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
9/20/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$170.00 ➝ $195.00	+10.60%
9/1/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$180.00	-2.07%
7/5/2023	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
5/3/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/3/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$164.00 ➝ $182.00	+2.64%

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Should I Buy Ecolab Stock? ECL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ecolab pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ecolab
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ecolab Inc.:

Ecolab Inc. recently reported earnings per share of $1.81, meeting the consensus estimate, which indicates strong financial performance and stability.
The company has a robust return on equity of 22.12%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
With a recent quarterly dividend increase to $0.65 per share, Ecolab Inc. demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The stock is currently trading at $264.99, reflecting a market capitalization of $75.04 billion, indicating a strong position in the market.
Analysts have a consensus target price of $284.33, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current valuations.

Ecolab
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ecolab Inc. for these reasons:

The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 37.17, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with major shareholder William H. Gates III selling significant shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, which, while manageable, indicates that it is using a considerable amount of debt to finance its operations, posing risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent price target adjustments by analysts, with some lowering their targets, may reflect concerns about future growth prospects.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Ecolab Inc.'s performance, especially in its global operations, which are sensitive to economic cycles.

ECL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ecolab is $284.33, with a high forecast of $313.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ecolab in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ECL shares.
: According to analysts, Ecolab's stock has a predicted upside of 7.51% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ecolab's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Ecolab has been rated by research analysts at Argus, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ecolab more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Ecolab is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how ECL compares to other companies.

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Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast & Price Target