Ecolab reports 13 percent sales growth while Ecolab stock costs EUR 261.65

Ecolab Inc. (ISIN US2788651006) reported third-quarter sales of USD 4.69 billion, up 13 percent from the prior-year quarter, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 2.18, according to the company's Ecolab release dated October 27, 2026. The update also raised the focus on margin progress and acquisition-related costs.

Margins improve despite costs

Reported operating income increased 7 percent to USD 810.5 million in the third quarter of 2026. Adjusted operating income rose 14 percent to USD 893.4 million, while organic operating income increased 11 percent to USD 872.1 million.

Organic operating income margin expanded to 19.6 percent from 18.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025. Ecolab said adjusted earnings per share included a 10 percent headwind from CoolIT acquisition-related amortization and financing costs.

What does guidance imply?

Ecolab expects full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share of USD 8.10 to USD 8.20, representing growth of 8 percent to 9 percent from 2025. The company also expects fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.13 to USD 2.23, with organic operating income margin near 20 percent, according to Ecolab.

Stock quote in euros

Ecolab stock was trading at EUR 261.65 at Lang & Schwarz on October 29, 2026, at 11:48 a.m. Berlin time. The price is presented without a percentage comparison because no dated Xetra close was returned for the Ecolab Xetra symbol.

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