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Ecolab Inc. reports developments in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services for customers across food, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics, life sciences, hospitality and other industrial markets. Company news commonly covers operating results, dividends, annual-meeting matters, pricing and cost actions, and updates to its global service model.
Product and business updates include AI-enabled water intelligence tools such as Ecolab Water Navigator IQ, Life Sciences bioprocessing capabilities, purification technologies and applications labs, and water-management and sanitation offerings used in customer operations. News also tracks capital-return actions, supply-chain cost responses and governance disclosures tied to its common stock.
Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) reported Q1 2026: reported sales $4.07B (+10%), reported diluted EPS $1.52 (+8%) and adjusted diluted EPS $1.70 (+13%). Organic sales accelerated to +4%, led by Life Sciences, Global High‑Tech, Institutional, Specialty and Pest Elimination. Adjusted operating income margin rose 70 bps to 16.7%. The company maintained 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $8.43–$8.63 (+12%–15%) excluding the pending CoolIT acquisition and expects Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.02–$2.12.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) today announced Ecolab Water Navigator IQ, an AI-enabled platform delivering site-level insights and predictive analytics to help companies monitor, benchmark and improve water performance across operations.
The platform targets water-constrained industries and complements Ecolab's portfolio; the company reports $16 billion annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in >170 countries.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will acquire CoolIT Systems to expand liquid cooling for AI data centers. Ecolab will pay approximately $4.75 billion in cash, with CoolIT expected to generate about $550 million in sales next 12 months.
The deal is expected to boost Global High‑Tech opportunity to $10 billion, accelerate Global Water organic growth by 2% and Ecolab’s total organic growth by 1%, and close in Q3 2026 subject to approvals.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) was named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking its 20th consecutive year on the list. The recognition reflects governance, culture, environmental and social impact, and risk management across 240+ Ethics Quotient proof points and expert qualitative review.
The company highlights its Code of Conduct, more than 48,000 associates, and recent double ‘A’ CDP ratings for water and climate as evidence of sustained ethical and environmental leadership.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will host a live webcast and conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss first quarter 2026 results. A news release with first quarter results is expected before market open on April 28, 2026.
A replay and supplemental data will be available on the company website at www.ecolab.com/investor.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will implement a global 10–14% energy surcharge on all products and services, effective April 1, 2026, with the rate depending on local market conditions. The company cites sharp energy-cost inflation—oil up ~60% since end-2025 and natural gas rising nearly 80% in Europe—as the driver. Ecolab says the surcharge will be monitored and could be adjusted as markets evolve, while the company continues cost-mitigation actions across procurement and operations to protect supply and service for customers.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) said it is splitting its chief operating officer role into two positions effective April 1, 2026, appointing Darrell R. Brown as Co-COO, Global Markets and Greg B. Cook as Co-COO, Global Businesses.
Brown, 62, has served as president and COO since 2022 and will return to Australia after nearly 15 years abroad. Cook, 57, has been with the company since 1997 and led Institutional businesses. The CEO said the move aims to increase leadership focus and drive growth globally.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, payable April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business March 17, 2026.
Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 89 consecutive years.
Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) reported record fourth-quarter 2025 results with reported sales of $4.20B (+5%), reported diluted EPS of $1.98 (+19%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.08 (+15%). Organic sales rose 3% and organic operating margin expanded 140 bps to 18.5%.
For 2026 the company expects adjusted diluted EPS of $8.43–$8.63 (+12%–15%) and 1Q26 adjusted EPS of $1.67–$1.73. Outlook includes ~$0.13 per share amortization from the Ovivo Electronics acquisition.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) and CDP launched the Water Use Efficiency Index on January 20, 2026, a new benchmark to help companies measure and improve operational water performance.
The Index uses CDP's >10,000 corporate water disclosures and Ecolab's operational data across 40 industries to set sector-specific Best‑in‑Class ranges and optimized targets. It begins with a pilot for the Beverage and Brew segment, publishing location and enterprise benchmarks (e.g., carbonated soft drinks location 1.2–1.4 L/L; enterprise 1.5–1.8 L/L; brew location 1.4–2.0 hL/hL; enterprise 2.0–3.0 hL/hL).