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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/ecolab-ecl/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/ecolab-ecl/data.json",
 "title": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock: Basic Materials, Specialty Chemicals. $77.2B market cap. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL)",
 "published": "2026-07-27T09:44:24+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-15T14:31:34.996+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-16T09:12:06.891Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "ECL",
  "name": "Ecolab Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Basic Materials",
  "industry": "Specialty Chemicals",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.ecolab.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 273.42,
  "previousClose": 275.51,
  "change": -2.09,
  "changePercent": -0.76,
  "open": 277.28,
  "high": 277.28,
  "low": 273.02,
  "volume": 9558,
  "averageVolume": 1071906,
  "marketCap": 77233336215,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 309.26999,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 243.14999,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-15T14:31:34.000Z"
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 "statistics": {
  "pe": 36.931637,
  "eps": 7.46,
  "dividendYield": 0.010679540633457683,
  "beta": 0.89,
  "priceToSales": 4.5856223,
  "priceToBook": 7.6807923,
  "revenueTtm": 16842500096,
  "grossMargin": 0.4407075236671649,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.21956
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 22.86,
  "macd": -1.46,
  "sma50": 278.02,
  "sma200": 273.16,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Sell",
  "score": 21,
  "consensus": "Sell",
  "fairValue": 330,
  "analystTarget": 330,
  "analystCount": 24,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Buy",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-15T14:31:34.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 273.42,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 1.07,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bearish",
  "conservativeEntry": 278.89,
  "aggressiveEntry": 273.42,
  "stopLoss": 288.09,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
   264.94,
   251,
   237.06
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 214.16,
    "base": 295.41,
    "upside90th": 407.48
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 202.52,
    "base": 319.16,
    "upside90th": 502.99
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 197.54,
    "base": 344.83,
    "upside90th": 601.94
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 195.8,
    "base": 372.56,
    "upside90th": 708.88
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 196.08,
    "base": 402.52,
    "upside90th": 826.3
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 197.8,
    "base": 434.89,
    "upside90th": 956.19
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 200.63,
    "base": 469.86,
    "upside90th": 1100.4
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 204.39,
    "base": 507.65,
    "upside90th": 1260.84
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 208.97,
    "base": 548.47,
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 214.3,
    "base": 592.58,
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 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "ECL Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$277.28",
    "Day Range": "$273.02 to $277.28",
    "Prev Close": "$275.51",
    "Volume": "9.6K",
    "52-Week Range": "$243.15 to $309.27",
    "Market Cap": "$77.23B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+22%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "ECL Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 4 quarters, ECL beat estimates 3 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "ECL Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is exhibiting bearish momentum with its RSI at 22.86, indicating oversold conditions. The stock is trading below its 50-day SMA ($278.02) and its 20-day EMA ($278.45), reinforcing the current downward trend. The MACD is also negative at -1.46, suggesting bearish pressure. Key support is found near the 200-day SMA at $273.16, which is currently being tested. Resistance levels are observed at the 50-day SMA ($278.02) and the 20-day EMA ($278.45). Volume has been significantly below average recently, which could indicate a lack of conviction behind the current price action. The chart structure suggests that a break below the 200-day SMA could lead to further downside.",
    "ECL reported EPS of $3.52, exceeding estimates by 6.02%, which drove a 2.13% stock price increase, indicating positive market reaction to operational performance.",
    "The median Wall Street price target for ECL is $330.00, representing a 20.7% upside from the current price, with a consensus 'Buy' rating from 24 analysts.",
    "Insiders have sold a net $31.2 million worth of stock versus purchases of $3.1 million, indicating a moderate sell signal from management.",
    "ECL is trading at its 200-day SMA of $273.16, a critical technical level. A break below this could signal further downside pressure.",
    "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is expected to see continued growth, with analysts projecting revenue to reach $19.4 billion next year and earnings per share to hit $9.42. The median analyst price target of $330.00 suggests a potential upside of 20.7% from the current price of $273.42, supported by strong profitability and a solid earnings beat in the most recent quarter. However, the current technical setup presents near-term headwinds. The stock is trading below key moving averages and shows oversold conditions, coupled with insider selling. A failure to hold the 200-day SMA at $273.16 could lead to a retest of lower levels, potentially challenging the bullish outlook if broader market sentiment or company-specific issues emerge."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Consider the moderate insider sell signal as a cautionary indicator for short-term price action.",
     "The stock's current position below its 50-day SMA ($278.02) but above its 200-day SMA ($273.16), combined with an oversold RSI, suggests potential for a near-term bounce, but confirmation is needed.",
     "Given the premium valuation relative to sector averages, monitor revenue and earnings growth closely to justify the current price."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Earnings Beat in June 2026 Quarter",
     "text": "ECL reported EPS of $3.52, exceeding estimates by 6.02%, which drove a 2.13% stock price increase, indicating positive market reaction to operational performance.",
     "source": "Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets",
     "text": "The median Wall Street price target for ECL is $330.00, representing a 20.7% upside from the current price, with a consensus 'Buy' rating from 24 analysts.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Moderate Insider Selling Signal",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a net $31.2 million worth of stock versus purchases of $3.1 million, indicating a moderate sell signal from management.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Testing Key 200-Day Moving Average Support",
     "text": "ECL is trading at its 200-day SMA of $273.16, a critical technical level. A break below this could signal further downside pressure.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) trades at a P/E ratio of 36.93, which is above the sector median of 30.2, suggesting a premium valuation. Its price-to-sales ratio stands at 4.59, also higher than the sector average of 4.2. The company's return on equity is strong at 21.96%, exceeding the sector average of 17.9%, and its profit margin is 12.57%. Despite the premium valuation, the company demonstrates strong profitability and growth. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.38, aligning with the sector median. Analysts project revenue growth of 11.00% for the current year and 8.00% for the next, with earnings per share expected to increase from $7.53 to $8.17 this year and $9.42 next year. This growth outlook supports the current valuation to some extent.",
    "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) most recently reported earnings for the quarter ending June 2026, with an EPS of $3.52, beating the estimate of $3.32 by 6.02% and leading to a 2.13% price increase. Prior to that, the March 2026 quarter saw EPS of $1.70, meeting estimates exactly, but resulted in a price decline of 3.88%. The company has a mixed earnings surprise history over the last few reported quarters.",
    "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) faces valuation risk, trading at a higher P/E ratio than its sector peers. Insider activity indicates a moderate sell signal, with significant net selling by officers. Also, the stock is currently testing its 200-day moving average, and a break below this level could signal further downside momentum."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "77.23B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "36.93"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "7.46"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "1.04%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "309.27"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "243.15"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($278.02) above the 200-day SMA ($273.16), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 22.9 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "22.86"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-1.46"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "278.02"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "273.16"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.44",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.31",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.02",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.13"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "ECL Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for rally",
    "Higher risk, chasing the move",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (22.9) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$264.94",
    "TARGET 2": "$251.00",
    "TARGET 3": "$237.06",
    "STOP LOSS": "$288.09"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+1.51%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.63%",
    "Average Mar return": "-1.54%",
    "Average Apr return": "+3.87%",
    "Average May return": "+1.11%",
    "Average Jun return": "+1.41%",
    "Average Jul return": "-0.20%",
    "Average Aug return": "+2.73%",
    "Average Sep return": "-2.73%",
    "Average Oct return": "-1.54%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.57%",
    "Average Dec return": "-1.25%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.07%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in ECL in September 2016 would be worth about $23,332 today, compared with about $35,344 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in ECL today could grow to about $21,673 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $59,930 and a bear case around $7,838. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "ECL Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $373 for ECL by 2030 in the base case, from $273 today (1.4x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $196. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on ECL's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using ECL's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "ECL simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$214",
        "$295",
        "$407"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$203",
        "$319",
        "$503"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$198",
        "$345",
        "$602"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$196",
        "$373",
        "$709"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$196",
        "$403",
        "$826"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$198",
        "$435",
        "$956"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$201",
        "$470",
        "$1,100"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$204",
        "$508",
        "$1,261"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$209",
        "$548",
        "$1,440"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$214",
        "$593",
        "$1,639"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "related-comparisons",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "ECL Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$3.1M",
    "Sold": "$31.2M",
    "Insiders": "27",
    "Avg Transaction": "$1.4M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in ECL",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Nov 4, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "796.8K",
        "$195.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 13, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "304.3K",
        "$75.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 22, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "276.5K",
        "$67.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 15, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "200.0K",
        "$49.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 19, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "163.5K",
        "$40.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 14, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "BAKER DOUGLAS M JR Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "173.0K",
        "$38.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 11, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "139.6K",
        "$34.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 3, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "BAKER DOUGLAS M JR Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "148.1K",
        "$32.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 7, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "GATES WILLIAM HENRY III Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "126.1K",
        "$31.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 8, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "BAKER DOUGLAS M JR Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "128.4K",
        "$29.3M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Ecolab+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Ecolab Inc.'s stock price forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Ecolab Inc.'s (ECL) stock price is projected to be $372.56 in 2030 under base case assumptions. The downside projection is $195.80, while the upside projection reaches $708.88. These are statistical outcomes, not guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Ecolab Inc. stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is currently trading at $273.42, below its 50-day SMA and with an oversold RSI at 22.9. While Wall Street analysts have a median price target of $330.00, implying a 20.7% upside, insider transactions show a moderate sell signal."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical indicators for Ecolab Inc.?",
   "answer": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is showing bearish momentum with an RSI at 22.9 (oversold) and is trading below its 50-day SMA ($278.02) and 20-day EMA ($278.45). The MACD is negative at -1.46, and the stock is testing its 200-day SMA at $273.16."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Ecolab Inc.'s dividend yield?",
   "answer": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) offers a dividend yield of approximately 1.04%, with a dividend rate of $2.84."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Ecolab Inc. compare to its sector averages?",
   "answer": "Ecolab Inc. (ECL) trades at a higher P/E (36.93 vs 30.2) and P/S (4.59 vs 4.2) than the sector median. However, its ROE (21.96% vs 17.9%) and profit margin (12.57%) are stronger. Its revenue growth (9.7%) is below the sector median of 19%."
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