Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ECL Stock Forecast
Ecolab stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $240.72 (represents a -3.92% downside from ECL’s last price of $250.54) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 21 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
ECL Price Target
The average price target for Ecolab (ECL) is $240.72 based on 1-year price targets from 21 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $291.00 to $189.00. This represents a potential -3.92% downside from ECL's last price of $250.54.
ECL Analyst Ratings
According to 21 Wall Street analysts, Ecolab's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for ECL stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 11 'Buy' (52.38%), 8 'Hold' (38.10%), 2 'Sell' (9.52%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Ecolab Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2024 | John Roberts | Mizuho Securities | $291.00 | $250.87 | 16.00% | 16.15% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Jason Haas | Wells Fargo | $270.00 | $237.24 | 13.81% | 7.77% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Steve Byrne | Bank of America Securities | $272.00 | $228.86 | 18.85% | 8.57% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | David Begleiter | Deutsche Bank | $245.00 | $228.86 | 7.05% | -2.21% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Pat Cunningham | Citigroup | $265.00 | $228.86 | 15.79% | 5.77% |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $282.00 | $242.84 | 16.13% | 12.56% |
| Jul 08, 2024 | Shlomo Rosenbaum | Stifel Nicolaus | $283.00 | $238.19 | 18.81% | 12.96% |
| May 21, 2024 | Ashish Sabadra | RBC Capital | $260.00 | $234.69 | 10.78% | 3.78% |
| May 21, 2024 | Joshua Spector | UBS | $270.00 | $234.69 | 15.05% | 7.77% |
| May 01, 2024 | John McNulty | BMO Capital | $234.00 | $224.84 | 4.08% | -6.60% |
The latest Ecolab stock forecast, released on Sep 03, 2024 by John Roberts from Mizuho Securities, set a price target of $291.00, which represents a 16.00% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($250.87), and a 16.15% increase from ECL last price ($250.54).
Ecolab Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 7 | 13 |
| Avg Price Target | $291.00 | $272.57 | $265.54 |
| Last Closing Price | $250.54 | $250.54 | $250.54 |
| Upside/Downside | 16.15% | 8.79% | 5.99% |
In the current month, the average price target of Ecolab stock is $291.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 16.15% increase as opposed to Ecolab's last price of $250.54. This month's average price target is up 6.76% compared to last quarter, and up 9.59% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 21, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Market Perform | Overweight | Initialise |
| Jul 31, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | Upgrade |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jul 09, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 08, 2024 | Stifel Nicolaus | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jun 20, 2024 | UBS | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
Ecolab's last stock rating was published by Wells Fargo on Aug 21, 2024. The company gave ECL a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Ecolab Financial Forecast
Ecolab Revenue Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.94B | $3.96B | $3.85B | $3.57B | $3.67B | $3.67B | - | $3.27B | $3.36B | $3.32B | $3.16B | $2.88B | $3.07B | $3.02B |
| Avg Forecast | $4.84B | $4.77B | $4.65B | $4.33B | $4.51B | $4.47B | $4.35B | $4.06B | $4.28B | $4.23B | $4.12B | $3.86B | $4.02B | $4.03B | $4.03B | $3.74B | $3.94B | $4.01B | $3.86B | $3.48B | $3.70B | $3.66B | $3.49B | $3.19B | $3.36B | $3.27B | $3.11B | $2.88B | $3.12B | $3.00B |
| High Forecast | $4.92B | $4.84B | $4.72B | $4.40B | $4.59B | $4.54B | $4.42B | $4.12B | $4.34B | $4.30B | $4.18B | $3.92B | $4.09B | $4.12B | $4.10B | $3.80B | $3.99B | $4.10B | $3.92B | $3.53B | $3.76B | $3.72B | $3.49B | $3.31B | $3.48B | $3.40B | $3.23B | $2.99B | $3.23B | $3.11B |
| Low Forecast | $4.76B | $4.69B | $4.57B | $4.25B | $4.44B | $4.39B | $4.28B | $3.99B | $4.20B | $4.16B | $4.05B | $3.80B | $3.95B | $3.98B | $3.97B | $3.68B | $3.85B | $3.91B | $3.80B | $3.42B | $3.64B | $3.59B | $3.49B | $3.14B | $3.31B | $3.22B | $3.06B | $2.84B | $3.07B | $2.95B |
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 0.99% | 1.00% | - | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.00% | 0.98% | 1.01% |
Ecolab's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $3.74B, with a low forecast of $3.68B, and a high forecast of $3.80B. ECL's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -4.92% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $3.94B (Dec 23).
Ecolab EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $590.00M | $566.00M | $484.70M | $389.20M | $486.10M | $495.10M | - | $297.40M | $677.80M | $693.90M | $674.40M | $544.40M | $696.20M | $674.70M |
| Avg Forecast | $798.35M | $785.50M | $766.38M | $713.00M | $743.90M | $736.46M | $717.14M | $668.52M | $704.58M | $697.24M | $678.27M | $636.22M | $662.88M | $664.59M | $664.85M | $613.83M | $648.89M | $660.06M | $636.59M | $558.03M | $610.44M | $699.40M | $574.33M | $507.30M | $602.82M | $635.81M | $631.83M | $528.70M | $642.42M | $619.55M |
| High Forecast | $811.01M | $797.95M | $778.54M | $724.30M | $755.70M | $748.14M | $728.52M | $679.13M | $715.76M | $708.30M | $689.03M | $646.31M | $673.40M | $679.47M | $675.39M | $736.60M | $657.08M | $675.75M | $646.69M | $669.64M | $620.12M | $839.27M | $574.33M | $608.76M | $723.38M | $762.98M | $758.20M | $634.44M | $770.90M | $743.46M |
| Low Forecast | $784.74M | $772.11M | $753.32M | $700.84M | $731.22M | $723.91M | $704.92M | $657.13M | $692.57M | $685.36M | $666.71M | $625.38M | $651.58M | $656.32M | $653.52M | $491.07M | $634.14M | $644.11M | $625.74M | $446.42M | $600.03M | $559.52M | $574.33M | $405.84M | $482.25M | $508.65M | $505.46M | $422.96M | $513.93M | $495.64M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.91% | 0.86% | 0.76% | 0.70% | 0.80% | 0.71% | - | 0.59% | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.09% |
4 analysts predict ECL's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $613.83M, with a high of $736.60M and a low of $491.07M. This is 4.04% upper than Ecolab's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $590.00M.
Ecolab Net Income Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $405.20M | $404.00M | $329.70M | $233.40M | $264.40M | $347.10M | - | $171.90M | $305.30M | $324.50M | $310.80M | $193.60M | $300.30M | $246.20M |
| Avg Forecast | $797.86M | $789.25M | $728.98M | $582.61M | $686.41M | $684.11M | $629.37M | $496.54M | $584.29M | $583.99M | $547.60M | $437.22M | $518.39M | $521.69M | $480.18M | $208.00M | $441.77M | $437.18M | $346.96M | $189.09M | $359.28M | $332.05M | $314.25M | $171.90M | $298.63M | $301.86M | $300.26M | $193.60M | $305.10M | $239.61M |
| High Forecast | $814.31M | $805.52M | $744.01M | $594.62M | $700.56M | $698.21M | $642.34M | $506.78M | $596.34M | $596.03M | $558.89M | $446.23M | $529.08M | $533.22M | $490.08M | $249.60M | $450.38M | $448.69M | $354.11M | $226.91M | $366.69M | $398.46M | $314.25M | $206.28M | $358.36M | $362.23M | $360.32M | $232.32M | $366.13M | $287.53M |
| Low Forecast | $780.18M | $771.76M | $712.82M | $569.70M | $671.20M | $668.95M | $615.42M | $485.54M | $571.35M | $571.05M | $535.46M | $427.53M | $506.90M | $513.05M | $469.54M | $166.40M | $427.43M | $431.43M | $339.27M | $151.27M | $351.32M | $265.64M | $314.25M | $137.52M | $238.90M | $241.49M | $240.21M | $154.88M | $244.08M | $191.68M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0.95% | 1.23% | 0.74% | 1.05% | - | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.98% | 1.03% |
Ecolab's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $208.00M, with a range of $166.40M to $249.60M. ECL's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -48.67% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $405.20M (Dec 23).
Ecolab SG&A Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.03B | $1.02B | $1.01B | $990.30M | $922.10M | $876.90M | - | $914.70M | $867.90M | $832.00M | $853.30M | $862.90M | $809.60M | $802.60M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.30B | $1.28B | $1.25B | $1.16B | $1.21B | $1.20B | $1.17B | $1.09B | $1.14B | $1.13B | $1.10B | $1.03B | $1.08B | $1.08B | $1.08B | $1.11B | $1.05B | $1.07B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $991.93M | $851.35M | $933.25M | $914.70M | $861.07M | $773.95M | $824.37M | $862.90M | $822.55M | $781.10M |
| High Forecast | $1.32B | $1.30B | $1.27B | $1.18B | $1.23B | $1.22B | $1.18B | $1.10B | $1.16B | $1.15B | $1.12B | $1.05B | $1.09B | $1.10B | $1.10B | $1.33B | $1.07B | $1.10B | $1.05B | $1.21B | $1.01B | $1.02B | $933.25M | $1.10B | $1.03B | $928.74M | $989.25M | $1.04B | $987.06M | $937.32M |
| Low Forecast | $1.28B | $1.25B | $1.22B | $1.14B | $1.19B | $1.18B | $1.15B | $1.07B | $1.13B | $1.11B | $1.08B | $1.02B | $1.06B | $1.07B | $1.06B | $885.43M | $1.03B | $1.05B | $1.02B | $804.94M | $975.02M | $681.08M | $933.25M | $731.76M | $688.85M | $619.16M | $659.50M | $690.32M | $658.04M | $624.88M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.98% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.93% | 1.03% | - | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.98% | 1.03% |
Ecolab's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $1.11B, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $885.43M to $1.33B. The forecast indicates a 6.96% rise compared to ECL last annual SG&A of $1.03B (Dec 23).
Ecolab EPS Forecast
| Dec 27 | Sep 27 | Jun 27 | Mar 27 | Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.42 | $1.42 | $1.16 | $0.82 | $0.93 | $1.22 | - | $0.60 | $1.06 | $1.13 | $1.09 | $0.68 | $1.05 | $0.86 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.78 | $2.75 | $2.54 | $2.03 | $2.39 | $2.38 | $2.19 | $1.73 | $2.04 | $2.03 | $1.91 | $1.52 | $1.81 | $1.82 | $1.67 | $1.34 | $1.54 | $1.52 | $1.21 | $0.86 | $1.25 | $1.31 | $1.09 | $0.83 | $1.31 | $1.30 | $1.21 | $0.81 | $1.25 | $1.12 |
| High Forecast | $2.84 | $2.81 | $2.59 | $2.07 | $2.44 | $2.43 | $2.24 | $1.77 | $2.08 | $2.08 | $1.95 | $1.55 | $1.84 | $1.86 | $1.71 | $1.36 | $1.57 | $1.56 | $1.23 | $0.88 | $1.28 | $1.34 | $1.09 | $0.87 | $1.37 | $1.36 | $1.27 | $0.85 | $1.31 | $1.17 |
| Low Forecast | $2.72 | $2.69 | $2.48 | $1.99 | $2.34 | $2.33 | $2.14 | $1.69 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.87 | $1.49 | $1.77 | $1.79 | $1.64 | $1.31 | $1.49 | $1.50 | $1.18 | $0.84 | $1.22 | $1.28 | $1.09 | $0.81 | $1.28 | $1.27 | $1.18 | $0.80 | $1.22 | $1.10 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | 0.93% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 0.74% | 0.93% | - | 0.73% | 0.81% | 0.87% | 0.90% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.77% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Ecolab's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.34, with a low estimate of $1.31 and a high estimate of $1.36. This represents a -5.91% decrease compared to ECL previous annual EPS of $1.42 (Dec 23).
Ecolab Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albemarle | $87.44 | $193.85 | 121.69% | Buy |
| PPG | PPG Industries | $126.98 | $162.41 | 27.90% | Buy |
| WLK | Westlake | $138.93 | $158.64 | 14.19% | Hold |
| LYB | LyondellBasell Industries | $93.18 | $102.47 | 9.97% | Buy |
| APD | Air Products and Chemicals | $284.13 | $300.08 | 5.61% | Hold |
| IFF | International Flavors & Fragrances | $103.59 | $108.23 | 4.48% | Buy |
| RPM | RPM | $121.34 | $121.78 | 0.36% | Hold |
| ECL | Ecolab | $250.54 | $240.72 | -3.92% | Buy |
| CBT | Cabot | $104.75 | $99.50 | -5.01% | Hold |
| SHW | Sherwin-Williams Company | $375.40 | $340.79 | -9.22% | Buy |
| LIN | Linde | $468.81 | $424.58 | -9.43% | Buy |
ECL Forecast FAQ
Is Ecolab a good buy?
Yes, according to 21 Wall Street analysts, Ecolab (ECL) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 11 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 52.38% of ECL's total ratings.
What is ECL's price target?
Ecolab (ECL) average price target is $240.72 with a range of $189 to $291, implying a -3.92% from its last price of $250.54. The data is based on 21 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Ecolab stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for ECL stock, the company can go down by -3.92% (from the last price of $250.54 to the average price target of $240.72), up by 16.15% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -24.56% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Ecolab stock reach $400?
ECL's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $240.72 does not support the claim that Ecolab can reach $400 in the near future.
What is Ecolab's current price target trend?
1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $291 price target for Ecolab (ECL) this month, up 16.15% from its last price of $250.54. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 8.79% and increased by 5.99%, respectively.
What are Ecolab's analysts' financial forecasts?
Ecolab's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $17.39B (high $17.67B, low $17.1B), average EBITDA is $2.87B (high $2.91B, low $2.82B), average net income is $2.5B (high $2.55B, low $2.44B), average SG&A $4.66B (high $4.73B, low $4.58B), and average EPS is $8.7 (high $8.88, low $8.51). ECL's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $18.59B (high $18.88B, low $18.27B), average EBITDA is $3.06B (high $3.11B, low $3.01B), average net income is $2.9B (high $2.96B, low $2.83B), average SG&A $4.98B (high $5.06B, low $4.89B), and average EPS is $10.1 (high $10.31, low $9.88).
Did the ECL's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Ecolab's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $15.32B, beating the average analysts forecast of $15.28B by 0.24%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.99B, missing the average prediction of $2.5B by -20.42%. The company's net income was $1.37B, missing the average estimation of $1.41B by -3.02%. Apple's SG&A was $4.06B, missing the average forecast of $4.17B by -2.54%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $4.82, missing the average prediction of $5.13 by -6.12%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Ecolab's revenue was $3.94B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $3.94B by 0.01%. The company's EBITDA was $590M, missing the average prediction of $648.89M by -9.07%. Ecolab's net income was $405.2M, missing the average estimation of $441.77M by -8.28%. The company's SG&A was $1.03B, missing the average forecast of $1.05B by -1.86%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.42, missing the average prediction of $1.54 by -7.75%