Ecolab Stock: Is ECL Outperforming the Material Sector?

With a market cap of around $77.9 billion, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a leader in water treatment, hygiene, and infection‑prevention solutions, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Serving a diverse range of industries, including foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, energy, and industrial sectors, Ecolab provides products and services that ensure clean environments, safe water, food safety, and sustainable operations. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered "large-cap" stock ...