Ecolab stock trades at EUR 245.60 as Q2 growth shapes outlook
Published on 09/29/2026 at 18:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Ecolab Inc. (ISIN US2788651006) was trading at EUR 245.60 at Lang & Schwarz on September 29, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. CEST, down 0.24 percent versus the prior close of EUR 246.20. The company enters the next reporting cycle after second-quarter revenue of USD 4.42 billion and adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.09, which exceeded consensus by USD 0.01, according to MarketBeat.
Revenue grows by 9.70 percent
Ecolab's second-quarter revenue increased 9.70 percent from the year-earlier period, while operating income reached USD 757.90 million. The combination gives the stock a measurable earnings base behind its premium valuation rather than relying solely on defensive demand.
Investing.com reported on September 14, 2026 that Ecolab raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to USD 8.05-8.25. Pricing contributed 4.00 percent in the quarter, with management expecting 5.00-6.00 percent in the second half of 2026.
Higher guidance meets premium valuation
The primary-market quote was USD 277.96 on September 29, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. ET. Ecolab's market capitalization was USD 78.2 billion, while its 52-week range was USD 243.15-309.27, leaving the stock closer to its yearly high than its yearly low.
According to Yahoo Finance, Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on July 30, 2026 and raised its price target from USD 275.00 to USD 295.00. The same listing page identifies October 27, 2026 as Ecolab's next earnings date, making the guidance range and pricing trend the next concrete checkpoints for the shares.
24/7 Wall St. reported on September 29, 2026 that Ecolab pays a quarterly dividend of USD 0.73 and raised adjusted EPS guidance after second-quarter growth. The company is therefore balancing income support with a valuation that still depends on sustained margin expansion.
Ecolab stock trades after the Xetra close
Ecolab stock was trading at EUR 245.60 at Lang & Schwarz on September 29, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. CEST, down 0.24 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 246.20. The after-hours quote places the daily move below the 1.00 percent threshold for a directional headline, while the next scheduled earnings date is October 27, 2026.
Ecolab market snapshot
- Company: Ecolab Inc.
- ISIN: US2788651006
- Ticker: ECL
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of September 29, 2026, 6:47 p.m. CEST): EUR 245.60
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.24 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (September 28, 2026): EUR 246.20
- Market capitalization: USD 78.2 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 243.15-309.27 (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Basic Materials / Specialty Chemicals
- Next earnings date: October 27, 2026
