UBS raised target for Ecolab stock from USD 342 to USD 344

Published on 10/08/2026 at 16:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue rose 9.70 percent to USD 4.42 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Ecolab stock costs EUR 247.25 after EUR 248.30 on October 8, 2026.

Key points in brief

UBS raised its Ecolab price target from USD 342 to USD 344 on October 5, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 9.70 percent year over year to USD 4.42 billion.
Ecolab stock was trading at EUR 247.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026, down 0.42 percent versus the prior close.
Ecolab is scheduled to discuss third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, 2026.

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Ecolab Inc. (ISIN US2788651006) had its price target raised by UBS from USD 342 to USD 344 on October 5, 2026, while the bank kept its Buy rating, according to Markets Insider. Ecolab stock was trading at EUR 247.25 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 4:39 p.m. CEST.

Three milestones shaped the year

On July 28, 2026, Ecolab reported second-quarter revenue of USD 4.42 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.09, according to MarketBeat. On August 6, 2026, the company announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.73 per share, also reported by MarketBeat. On October 5, 2026, UBS lifted its target from USD 342 to USD 344, according to Markets Insider.

Two dates are approaching

The dividend payment is scheduled for October 15, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Ecolab is scheduled to discuss its third-quarter 2026 results on October 27, 2026, according to Ecolab.

What does the target change leave investors watching?

The answer is the earnings trajectory. In the second quarter of 2026, revenue rose 9.70 percent year over year to USD 4.42 billion, while adjusted earnings per share reached USD 2.09 versus a USD 2.08 consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. Third-quarter adjusted earnings-per-share guidance stood at USD 2.13 to USD 2.23, giving the October report a clear numerical benchmark.

Ecolab stock stays below its yearly high

The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 247.25 on October 8, 2026 at 4:39 p.m. CEST, down 0.42 percent versus the EUR 248.30 prior close of October 7, 2026. The primary NYSE listing's 52-week range was USD 243.15 to USD 309.27, while market capitalization stood at USD 78.0 billion as of October 8, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Ecolab stock.