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Ecolab Inc. (ECL)

NYSE:ECL

Ecolab Inc. (ECL)

290.60
+1.06 (0.37%)
as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL-N) has shown a positive performance this year, with the stock up 6.3%. However, it operates in a volatile sector, which has affected its momentum. Recently, the company received an upgrade from analysts, indicating a shift in its business strategy following its planned acquisition of Cool IT Systems. This move is expected to transition Ecolab’s focus from primarily hygiene and water solutions towards the rapidly growing markets of semiconductor filtration and data centers. While this strategic pivot presents opportunities, investors should remain cautious due to the inherent volatility of the sector.

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Fair Value
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DON'T BUY

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Jun 24, 2026

Is up 6.3% this year. Is in a volatile sector and the stock lacks momentum. 

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$278.95

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

May 27, 2026

Upgraded today. They will close on buying Cool IT Systems which will shift ECL from hygiene and water and towards semis filtration and data centres.

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$262.53

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

May 17, 2024

Good time to buy. 

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$233.66

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

May 08, 2024

Likes company. Would recommend buying. 

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$233.23

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

May 22, 2020
He has owned this for some time now. They are in cleaning, sanitizing and waste management. Bill Gates owns a big chunk of their shares. Yield 0.94% (Analysts’ price target is $187.86)
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$201.36

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Nov 26, 2019
(A Top Pick Nov 20/18, Up 21%) Continues to be the global leader in water hygiene. New markets, population growth. Drifting a bit, as there's a bit of profit taking going on. Still growing at a solid 5-6% on segment sales. Still likes it.
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$186.23

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Oct 08, 2019
(A Top Pick Nov 20/18, Up 23%) It boasts $15 billion in annual sales. The Gates own 10% of this company, which attracted him to this stock; the Gates are behind this name.
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$189.65

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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PAST TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Apr 24, 2019
(A Top Pick Apr 30/18, Up 29%) It came to his radar when he realized that the Bill Gates Foundation invested in it. They do waste and hygiene, water and energy. They are very big in hospitals. They have a recurring service model.
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$184.54

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Nov 20, 2018
Well-positioned to take advantage of the convergence of population growth, resource volatility and rapid industrialization in the world. They're in water, hygiene and some energy services. The Gates own 12% of the company. High recurring revenues. A healthy balance sheet. (Analysts’ price target is $156.06)
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$156.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Jul 20, 2018

Growth potential for next 5 years? Huge opportunity in the water space. Water technologies, safe food, abundant energy. Opportunity to grow tremendously. Counting on two things: 1) companies continuing to care about providing safest and cleanest products, and 2) government regulation. Bit concerning looking to the US moving backwards with Trump. Yet stock has continued to do quite well. Likes this company’s innovative products. For a pure play in the growing green economy, this name is fantastic.

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$140.91

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Apr 30, 2018

Bill Gates owns 12% and keeps buying this at new highs. That's when this really caught his eye. This is a play on the internet of things in many areas. They do everything from laundry services to cleaning oil drilling machines to food waste management. They report earnings tomorrow, so maybe wait till then. (Analysts' price target $148.44)

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$144.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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COMMENT

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Oct 04, 2017

(Market Call Minute.) This is doing okay. Prefers others.

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$130.76

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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HOLD

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Aug 16, 2013

This is on her watch list to buy. She is having problems with the valuation right now. Trading in excess of 25X estimated earnings. Very high quality company and likes what they do.

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$91.71

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Ecolab Inc.(ECL)

Mar 04, 2009
A leader in industrial cleaning products for hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants, etc. Has had a steady record of recession resistant earnings growth. Strong balance sheet and good free cash flow generation. Currently trading close to its November lows, the lowest multiple in the last 10 years.
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$30.77

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$290.60

As of Aug 26, 2026. Market Open.

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