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Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ECL Stock Forecast

Ecolab (ECL) stock forecast, based on 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $279.00, with a high of $310.00 and a low of $240.00. This represents a 18.24% increase from the last price of $235.96.

$150 $190 $230 $270 $310 $350 High: $310 Avg: $279 Low: $240 Last Closed Price: $235.96

ECL Stock Rating

Ecolab stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 21 Buy (63.64%), 11 Hold (33.33%), 1 Sell (3.03%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 33 1 11 21 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ECL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEcolab18.24%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 21.24%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1119
Avg Price Target$277.00$277.00$276.42
Last Closing Price$235.96$235.96$235.96
Upside/Downside17.39%17.39%17.15%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 255813-127
Mar, 255812-126
Feb, 255813--26
Jan, 255814-128
Dec, 245814-128
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 02, 2025Andrew WittmannRobert W. Baird$277.00$253.669.20%17.39%
Nov 04, 2024Joshua SpectorUBS$276.00$244.5012.88%16.97%
Oct 30, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$279.00$254.469.64%18.24%
Oct 29, 2024Pat CunninghamCitigroup$292.00$253.7615.07%23.75%
Oct 29, 2024Vincent AndrewsMorgan Stanley$240.00$254.26-5.61%1.71%
Oct 18, 2024Laurence AlexanderJefferies$310.00$257.1020.58%31.38%
Oct 07, 2024Jason HaasWells Fargo$295.00$251.0217.52%25.02%
Sep 26, 2024Charles NeivertPiper Sandler$305.00$254.8219.69%29.26%
Sep 16, 2024Ashish SabadraRBC Capital$306.00$250.5422.14%29.68%
Sep 03, 2024John RobertsMizuho Securities$291.00$250.8716.00%23.33%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 03, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 29, 2024CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2024Morgan StanleyMixedMixedhold
Oct 29, 2024Wolfe ResearchNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 18, 2024Wells FargoMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 02, 2024Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 30, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 26, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.43$3.95$3.83$4.82$7.37---
Avg Forecast$4.04$4.73$4.47$5.19$6.65$7.46$8.43$9.65
High Forecast$4.20$4.93$4.66$5.23$6.73$7.68$8.97$10.35
Low Forecast$3.95$4.63$4.38$5.15$6.42$6.55$8.23$8.93
Surprise %-15.10%-16.49%-14.32%-7.13%10.83%---

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $14B $16B $17B $19B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$11.79B$12.73B$14.19B$15.32B$15.74B---
Avg Forecast$11.97B$12.73B$14.22B$15.33B$15.74B$16.22B$17.08B$18.08B
High Forecast$12.35B$13.13B$14.68B$15.38B$16.06B$16.80B$17.12B$18.16B
Low Forecast$11.76B$12.51B$14.00B$15.23B$15.64B$15.81B$17.05B$18.00B
Surprise %-1.51%0.03%-0.23%-0.05%-0.01%---

Net Income Forecast

$-3B $-1B $-300M $800M $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$984.80M$1.13B$1.09B$1.37B$2.11B---
Avg Forecast$-1.70B$1.09B$1.14B$1.37B$1.88B$2.06B$2.46B$2.67B
High Forecast$-1.04B$1.31B$1.37B$1.65B$1.93B$2.20B$2.57B$2.97B
Low Forecast$-2.37B$875.48M$910.33M$1.10B$1.84B$1.88B$2.36B$2.56B
Surprise %-157.78%3.25%-4.06%-12.20%---

ECL Forecast FAQ

Is Ecolab stock a buy?

Ecolab stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 21 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Ecolab is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Ecolab's price target?

Ecolab's price target, set by 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $279 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $240 at the low end to $310 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.24% change from the previous closing price of $235.96.

How does Ecolab stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Ecolab's stock forecast shows a 18.24% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (21.24%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Ecolab over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 18.52% Strong Buy, 29.63% Buy, 48.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 19.23% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 19.23% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Ecolab’s EPS forecast?

Ecolab's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.46, marking a 1.22% increase from the reported $7.37 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.43 in 2026, and $9.65 in 2027.

What is Ecolab’s revenue forecast?

Ecolab's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $16.22B, reflecting a 3.05% increase from the reported $15.74B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $17.08B, and $18.08B for 2027.

What is Ecolab’s net income forecast?

Ecolab's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.06B, representing a -2.28% decrease from the reported $2.11B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.46B in 2026, and $2.67B in 2027.