Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) overview
Ecolab provides water, hygiene, and infection-prevention products and services. It is a member of the S&P 500 and is classified in the Materials sector — chemical, metal, mining and packaging companies that supply raw inputs.
Ecolab Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ECL. As of the most recent market data, the stock was priced around $272.83, down 1.04% on the session, giving Ecolab Inc. a market capitalization of roughly $76.78B.
Over the past 52 weeks, ECL has traded between $243.15 and $309.27. Shares are valued at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 37.3, a common gauge of how richly the market prices the company's earnings. Ecolab Inc. also pays a dividend, currently yielding around 1.06%.
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Why investors watch ECL
As one of the larger companies in the Materials sector, Ecolab Inc. is closely followed by investors and often moves with broader trends across chemical, metal, mining and packaging companies that supply raw inputs. Traders watch ECL for earnings reports, analyst rating changes, and headlines that can shift sentiment — each of which is summarized on this page as it breaks.
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Latest ECL news
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ecolab Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a member of the S&P 500 index, classified in the Materials sector.
What sector is ECL in?
Ecolab Inc. is classified in the Materials sector of the S&P 500 — chemical, metal, mining and packaging companies that supply raw inputs.
Where can I find the latest ECL news?
This page collects recent Ecolab Inc. (ECL) news and market analysis, each article summarized by AI and tagged with bullish, bearish, or neutral sentiment.
What is Ecolab Inc.'s stock price?
As of the most recent market data, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) traded at approximately $272.83. Prices move throughout the trading day, so this reflects the latest available quote rather than a live price.
What is Ecolab Inc.'s market cap?
Ecolab Inc. has a market capitalization of roughly $76.78B, based on its most recent share price and shares outstanding.
What is ECL's P/E ratio?
ECL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of about 37.3. The P/E ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share.