Ecolab Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

At Ecolab's (ECL) annual stockholders meeting, shareholders approved several key corporate governance matters. The company's thirteen director nominees were elected for a one-year term that will end at the May 2026 annual meeting. Stockholders also approved the executive compensation package on an advisory basis and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. Additionally, amendments to Ecolab's restated certificate of incorporation were approved to limit certain officers' liability as permitted by Delaware Law. Detailed voting results will be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K and made available on Ecolab's investor website.

Ecolab (ECL) has announced its latest quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of June 17, 2025. This announcement marks a significant milestone in Ecolab's history of consistent shareholder returns, as the company has maintained an impressive track record of paying cash dividends for 88 consecutive years.

Ecolab (ECL) has announced its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held virtually on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Central Time. The meeting will be accessible through www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ECL2025 and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.

Stockholders will need their 16-digit control number from their proxy materials to participate fully and ask questions. Others can join as guests in listen-only mode. The webcast will open 15 minutes before the meeting, and a replay will be available 24 hours after the event concludes.

Ecolab reported strong Q1 2025 performance with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.50, up 12% year-over-year. While reported sales decreased 2% to $3.7 billion due to the sale of surgical solutions and currency impacts, organic sales grew 3%.

Key highlights include:

• Organic operating income margin improved to 16.0%, up 190 basis points
• Digital sales increased 12% to $80 million
• Strong performance in Institutional & Specialty, Pest Elimination, and Life Sciences segments
• Water segment showed solid growth despite softening industrial markets

The company maintains its 2025 outlook with expected adjusted diluted EPS of $7.42-$7.62, targeting 12-15% growth. For Q2 2025, Ecolab projects adjusted EPS of $1.84-$1.94. Management remains confident in overcoming unpredictable market conditions through new business wins, value pricing, and improved productivity.

Ecolab (ECL) has announced a 5% trade surcharge on all solutions and services in the United States, effective May 1, 2025. The surcharge aims to offset rising raw material costs caused by recent international trade policy changes, including a 10% global baseline tariff and a 145% tariff on Chinese imports.

The company's 'local for local' model, which ensures over 90% of sales are produced near customers, helps minimize the impact of these trade challenges. CEO Christophe Beck emphasized that while Ecolab can mitigate the 10% baseline tariff impact, higher global tariffs and the substantial China tariff are affecting raw materials, packaging, and equipment costs.

The company maintains its commitment to delivering value that exceeds the total price increase and will monitor the situation to adjust the surcharge as needed.

Ecolab (ECL) demonstrates its water leadership achievements and AI-driven initiatives on World Water Day 2024. The company helped customers conserve over 226 billion gallons of water, equivalent to annual drinking water needs of 781 million people. Key developments include:

- Acquisition of Barclay Water Management to enhance water safety solutions
- Partnership with Digital Realty to implement AI-driven water conservation in 35 U.S. data centers
- Collaboration with Danieli through Nalco Water for industrial water treatment
- Participation in $10 million funding for PFAS treatment technology

The company aims to help conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually by 2030. Ecolab expanded its AWS-certified facilities to 12 and received WAVE certification. As Water Resilience Coalition cofounder, Ecolab contributed to WaterEquity's Water & Climate Resilience Fund, raising over $100 million for water access across developing regions.

Ecolab (ECL) has announced plans to host a live webcast focused on discussing its first quarter 2025 results. The company expects to release its Q1 2025 financial results before the market opens on April 29, 2025. The announcement was made from the company's headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Ecolab (ECL) has announced an upcoming presentation at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025. Christophe Beck, Chairman of the Board and CEO, will address financial analysts during the event.

The company will provide a public webcast of Beck's presentation, which will be accessible through the Events & Presentations section of Ecolab's Investor website at www.ecolab.com/investor.

Ecolab (ECL) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 19th consecutive year since 2007. The global sustainability leader, known for its water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, earned this recognition through its commitment to ethical business practices.

Chairman and CEO Christophe Beck emphasized that Ecolab's success is rooted in their commitment to ethical operations. The company's 48,000 associates follow a strict Code of Conduct that guides their business practices and customer interactions.

The selection process involved Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient® assessment, requiring companies to provide over 240 proof points covering various aspects including ethics compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives. The evaluation includes extensive qualitative analysis by expert panels who thoroughly review each applicant's submission.