# Ecolab Inc. (ECL): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $288.53 USD |
| Market Cap | $80.88B |
| P/E (TTM) | 36.34 |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.94 |
| 52-Week Range | $243.15 – $309.27 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.01% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.01% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.92 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.92 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 38 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 12.3% / 11.3% / 8.7% / 7.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 38.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 42.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 39.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 43.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.7300 | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-06-16 | $0.7300 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-03-17 | $0.7300 | 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-12-16 | $0.7300 | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-09-16 | $0.6500 | 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-06-17 | $0.6500 | 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-03-18 | $0.6500 | 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-12-17 | $0.6500 | 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-17 | $0.5700 | 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-06-18 | $0.5700 | 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-03-18 | $0.5700 | 2024-04-15 |
| 2023-12-18 | $0.5700 | 2024-01-16 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Ecolab Inc. do?

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) operates in the Chemicals - Specialty industry within the Basic Materials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ECL's market cap?

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has a market capitalization of approximately $80.88 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ECL pay a dividend?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.01%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ECL pay dividends?

Ecolab Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.92 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ECL's payout ratio?

Ecolab Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is ECL a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ecl/peers

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