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Ecolab (ECL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$259.63 -1.32 (-0.50%)
Closing price 05/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Ecolab - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ecolab in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ECL.

Consensus Price Target

$283.13
9.05% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ecolab, the average price target is $283.13. The highest price target for ECL is $310.00, while the lowest price target for ECL is $255.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.05% from the current price of $259.63.
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ECL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/23/24 to 5/23/25
1 Month Ago
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
3 Months Ago
2/23/24 to 2/22/25
1 Year Ago
5/24/23 to 5/23/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$283.13$282.33$284.33$239.56
Forecasted Upside9.05% Upside18.63% Upside7.51% Upside2.76% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

ECL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ECL Price Targets by Month

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Ecolab Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEcolabBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.77
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.05% Upside144.65% Upside15.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/20/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
J. Haas
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Set TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$250.00 ➝ $260.00-0.47%
4/30/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Shlomo Rosenbaum
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$307.00 ➝ $303.00+22.48%
4/30/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Wittmann
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$277.00 ➝ $273.00+11.10%
4/21/2025Seaport Res Ptn
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M. Harrison
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4/17/2025Barclays
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Manav Patnaik
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$300.00 ➝ $275.00+15.00%
4/15/2025Mizuho
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John Roberts
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$302.00 ➝ $285.00+19.12%
4/8/2025Citigroup
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Patrick Cunningham
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$305.00 ➝ $275.00+22.18%
3/24/2025Redburn Atlantic
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Colin Isaac
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$270.00+7.66%
3/3/2025BMO Capital Markets
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J. Mcnulty
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $305.00+13.54%
2/24/2025Piper Sandler
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Charles Neivert
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $310.00+16.93%
2/12/2025Argus
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J. Eade
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/12/2025UBS Group
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J. Spector
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$257.00 ➝ $280.00+7.21%
1/28/2025Morgan Stanley
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Vincent Andrews
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$263.00 ➝ $280.00+13.81%
1/10/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Ashish Sabadra
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$306.00 ➝ $294.00+26.89%
10/30/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$228.00 ➝ $255.00+0.21%
10/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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Laurence Alexander
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $310.00+20.59%
7/31/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$251.00 ➝ $272.00+18.85%
4/3/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$230.00 ➝ $250.00+9.62%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
9/20/2023Evercore ISI
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 Boost Target$170.00 ➝ $195.00+10.60%
9/1/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Initiated CoverageHold$180.00-2.07%
7/5/2023Northcoast Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy Ecolab Stock? ECL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ecolab pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ecolab
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ecolab Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $258.96, which reflects a recent increase of 1.2%, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • Ecolab Inc. has a strong return on equity of 22.50%, showcasing effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for solid financial performance.
  • The company recently reported quarterly earnings that met analysts' expectations, demonstrating stability and reliability in its financial results.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.00% and a payout ratio of 35.33%, Ecolab Inc. offers a consistent income stream for investors, making it appealing for those seeking dividends.
  • Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with an average price target of $282.47, suggesting potential for price appreciation in the near future.

Ecolab
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Ecolab Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company experienced a 1.5% decline in revenue compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about growth prospects.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as from $305.00 to $275.00, could indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • Insider selling activity, with significant shares sold by executives, may signal potential concerns about the company's future performance or valuation.
  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 35.09, which could suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.05, suggests that the stock may experience fluctuations, which could be a risk for investors seeking stability.

ECL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ecolab is $283.13, with a high forecast of $310.00 and a low forecast of $255.00.

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ecolab in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ECL shares.

According to analysts, Ecolab's stock has a predicted upside of 9.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ecolab's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Ecolab more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Ecolab is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.77. Learn more on how ECL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ECL) was last updated on 5/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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