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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 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.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) closed its acquisition of Ovivo's electronics ultrapure water business on December 16, 2025, integrating Ovivo's ultrapure water technologies into Ecolab's Global Water business.
The deal more than doubles Ecolab's global high tech growth engine and extends its scope across the AI value chain, from semiconductor manufacturing to data centers, while keeping the acquired business headquartered near Basel, Switzerland under the brand Ovivo, Ultrapure Water+ by Ecolab. The acquisition is positioned to deliver circular water management solutions and reduced water use for water‑intensive semiconductor customers.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) announced a 12% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per share, payable January 15, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2025. The raise sets an indicated 2026 annual dividend of $2.92 per share and marks Ecolab’s 34th consecutive annual dividend increase; the company has paid cash dividends for 89 consecutive years.
Management cited robust cash flows, disciplined capital allocation, and a strong balance sheet, and reiterated a target of 12–15% adjusted diluted EPS growth in 2026.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) launched a fully integrated Cooling as a Service (CaaS) program on November 14, 2025 to optimize data center cooling from site to chip.
The offering combines 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling, a smart Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), connected coolant and expert service to improve cooling performance, reduce power and conserve water as data center demand grows with AI workloads.
The company positions CaaS as a holistic platform that integrates cooling and power infrastructure to give operators actionable insights for operational excellence and resource conservation.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) will webcast Christophe Beck, chairman and chief executive officer, presenting at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on November 11, 2025.
Details: Time 10:15am CT; Duration approximately 30 minutes; Live location www.ecolab.com/investor; Replay available through February 11, 2026.
Investors can access the webcast via the Events & Presentations section of Ecolab’s investor website and click the webcast details.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) expanded its exclusive partnership with The Home Depot into Canada on November 4, 2025, bringing the Ecolab Scientific Clean product line to more than 180 Home Depot stores nationwide and online. The Canada launch includes nine products across degreasers, bathroom cleaners, pressure wash concentrates, and floor care.
The rollout builds on a partnership that began in February 2023 and follows growth of the Scientific Clean line to over 45 products for professional, industrial, and consumer use.