Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Invests $1.16 Million in Ecolab Inc. $ECL

Key Points

• Focus Partners Advisor Solutions purchased 4,160 Ecolab shares worth approximately $1.16 million during the second quarter. Institutional investors own 74.91% of Ecolab’s outstanding stock.
• Ecolab beat quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $2.09 EPS and $4.42 billion in revenue, with revenue up 9.7% year over year. The company issued third-quarter 2026 EPS guidance of $2.13–$2.23.
• Ecolab declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, equivalent to a $2.92 annual payout and a 1.1% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $327.56, above the reported share price of $276.28.

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 4,160 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $1,159,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. State of Wyoming purchased a new position in shares of Ecolab during the second quarter worth approximately $138,000. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. purchased a new stake in shares of Ecolab in the second quarter valued at approximately $34,123,000. S&CO Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Ecolab in the second quarter valued at approximately $62,927,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new position in Ecolab in the second quarter worth approximately $509,000. Finally, Avalon Trust Co purchased a new position in Ecolab during the 2nd quarter worth $251,000. Institutional investors own 74.91% of the company's stock.

Ecolab Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of Ecolab stock opened at $276.28 on Monday. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $274.64 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $273.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $77.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.09, a PEG ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.88. Ecolab Inc. has a 12-month low of $243.15 and a 12-month high of $309.27. The company has a current ratio of 1.84, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18.

Ecolab (NYSE:ECL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The basic materials company reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.08 by $0.01. Ecolab had a return on equity of 22.72% and a net margin of 12.57%.The business had revenue of $4.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.89 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Ecolab has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.130-2.230 EPS. Analysts predict that Ecolab Inc. will post 8.17 EPS for the current year.

Ecolab Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Ecolab's dividend payout ratio is 39.19%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Robert W. Baird set a $305.00 price target on Ecolab in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Ecolab from $337.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Ecolab from $325.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of Ecolab from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $337.00 price objective on shares of Ecolab in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $327.56.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ecolab

In other Ecolab news, COO Darrell R. Brown sold 10,000 shares of Ecolab stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $260.89, for a total transaction of $2,608,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 32,733 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,539,712.37. The trade was a 23.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Michel D. Doukeris acquired 7,750 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $258.00 per share, for a total transaction of $1,999,500.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 8,326 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,148,108. The trade was a 1,345.49% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.50% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Ecolab Profile

Ecolab, Inc is a global provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. The company develops and supplies cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, dispensing equipment, water-treatment systems, pest elimination services and related technologies designed to help businesses maintain clean, safe and efficient operations. Its offerings span both products and onsite services, often paired with technical support and training.

Ecolab serves a broad range of end markets including hospitality and foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial operations, and energy and utilities.

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