Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ECL Stock Forecast
Ecolab (ECL) stock forecast, based on 37 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $326.30, with a high of $345.00 and a low of $300.00. This represents a 17.80% increase from the last price of $277.00.
ECL Stock Rating
Ecolab stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 25 Buy (67.57%), 11 Hold (29.73%), 1 Sell (2.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
ECL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Ecolab | 17.80% |
| Sector | Basic Materials Stocks | 3.29% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 3 | 10 | 23 |
| Avg Price Target | $327.33 | $325.80 | $315.22 |
| Last Closing Price | $277.00 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Upside/Downside | 18.17% | 17.62% | 13.80% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar, 26 | 4 | 11 | 12 | - | - | 27 |
| Feb, 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 | - | 1 | 27 |
| Jan, 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | - | - | 26 |
| Dec, 25 | 3 | 11 | 12 | - | - | 26 |
| Nov, 25 | 3 | 11 | 13 | - | - | 27 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI | $312.00 | $305.00 | 2.30% | 12.64% | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $325.00 | $300.28 | 8.23% | 17.33% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $345.00 | $300.69 | 14.74% | 24.55% |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Seaport Global | $340.00 | $304.59 | 11.63% | 22.74% | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | UBS | $312.00 | $300.56 | 3.81% | 12.64% | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | $335.00 | $299.62 | 11.81% | 20.94% | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Andrew Wittmann | Robert W. Baird | $327.00 | $299.62 | 9.14% | 18.05% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | $337.00 | $299.62 | 12.48% | 21.66% | |
| Jan 07, 2026 | UBS | $295.00 | $270.96 | 8.87% | 6.50% | |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Eric Boyes | Evercore ISI | $300.00 | $256.40 | 17.00% | 8.30% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | hold |
| Feb 13, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Seaport Global | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jan 07, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Nov 03, 2025 | Evercore ISI | Outperform | upgrade |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $3.95 | $3.83 | $4.82 | $7.43 | $7.33 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $4.73 | $4.47 | $5.19 | $6.65 | $7.46 | $8.43 | $9.65 |
| High Forecast | $4.93 | $4.66 | $5.23 | $6.73 | $7.68 | $8.97 | $10.35 |
| Low Forecast | $4.63 | $4.38 | $5.15 | $6.42 | $6.55 | $8.23 | $8.93 |
| Surprise % | -16.49% | -14.32% | -7.13% | 11.73% | -1.74% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $12.73B | $14.19B | $15.32B | $15.74B | $16.08B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $12.73B | $14.22B | $15.33B | $15.74B | $16.22B | $17.08B | $18.08B |
| High Forecast | $13.13B | $14.68B | $15.38B | $16.06B | $16.80B | $17.12B | $18.16B |
| Low Forecast | $12.51B | $14.00B | $15.23B | $15.64B | $15.81B | $17.05B | $18.00B |
| Surprise % | 0.03% | -0.23% | -0.05% | -0.01% | -0.86% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $1.13B | $1.09B | $1.37B | $2.11B | $2.08B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $1.09B | $1.14B | $1.37B | $1.88B | $2.06B | $2.46B | $2.67B |
| High Forecast | $1.31B | $1.37B | $1.65B | $1.93B | $2.20B | $2.57B | $2.97B |
| Low Forecast | $875.48M | $910.33M | $1.10B | $1.84B | $1.88B | $2.36B | $2.56B |
| Surprise % | 3.25% | -4.06% | - | 12.20% | 0.55% | - | - |