Ecolab(US:ECL) Yahoo Financeยท2025-10-09 13:08Company Overview - Ecolab Inc. has a market cap of $79.8 billion and is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, operating through four segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination [1] Earnings Expectations - Ecolab is expected to announce its fiscal Q3 2025 earnings results on October 28, with analysts predicting an adjusted EPS of $2.07, a 13.1% increase from $1.83 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $7.53, representing a 13.2% increase from $6.65 in fiscal 2024, and an anticipated growth to $8.53 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, Ecolab shares have risen 11.4%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 17.4% return but outperforming the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's 4.8% decline [4] Recent Financial Results - Ecolab reported Q2 2025 revenue of $4.03 billion, which was better than expected, but shares fell 3.9% due to an adjusted EPS of $1.89 that narrowly missed Wall Street's forecast. The company also noted reduced demand in its Global Institutional & Specialty segment, with sales down 2.4% to $1.5 billion year-over-year [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on Ecolab stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating from 27 analysts. The breakdown includes 12 "Strong Buy," 2 "Moderate Buy," and 13 "Hold" recommendations. The average analyst price target is $289.40, indicating a potential upside of 2.9% from current levels [6]