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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) 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).
Water.org and founding partners Gap Inc., Amazon, Starbucks, and Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) launched Get Blue™ on Jan. 19, 2026, a global initiative to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation using Water.org's market-driven WaterCredit model.
Get Blue will mobilize partner-enabled capital, consumer and enterprise activations, and brand-led programs to fund long-term water and sanitation solutions. Water.org has reached 85 million people to date and aims to reach 200 million by 2030. Consumer and commercial rollouts are planned later in 2026.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) earned a double ‘A’ rating from CDP for water and climate leadership on January 8, 2026, marking its seventh consecutive year for water and fifth for climate.
CDP evaluated nearly 20,000 companies in 2025; Ecolab’s double A places it among the top 4% of companies scored, reflecting comprehensive disclosure and progress toward environmental resilience. CDP’s scoring aligns with TCFD and is driven by requests from 640 investors representing $127 trillion in assets. The recognition highlights Ecolab’s reporting depth, risk understanding, target-setting and verified action on sustainability.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will host a live webcast and conference call on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its 2025 fourth quarter results. A news release with fourth quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on February 10, 2026. The one-hour webcast will be available at www.ecolab.com/investor, and a replay plus supplemental data will be posted on Ecolab’s website after the event.