Based on 17 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ecolab in the last 3 months. The average price target is $246.64 with a high forecast of $260.00 and a low forecast of $220.00. The average price target represents a 8.77% change from the last price of $226.76.

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Highest Price Target$260.00

Average Price Target$246.64

Lowest Price Target$220.00

The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

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Pavel Molchanov

Raymond James

$250.00

Buy

10.25%

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04/03/24

Ecolab price target raised to $250 from $230 at Raymond JamesEcolab price target raised to $250 from $230 at Raymond James

Charles Neivert

Piper Sandler

$260.00

Buy

14.66%

Upside

Initiated

04/03/24

Ecolab Endorsed with Buy Rating: Analyst Forecasts Strong Earnings and Strategic Growth

Vincent Andrews

Morgan Stanley

$240.00

Hold

5.84%

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Ecolab price target raised to $240 from $230 at Morgan StanleyEcolab price target raised to $240 from $230 at Morgan Stanley

Chris Parkinson

Wolfe Research

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Kristina Ruggeri

Argus Research

$240.00

Buy

5.84%

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Ecolab price target raised to $240 from $200 at ArgusEcolab price target raised to $240 from $200 at Argus

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1 Month

Manav PatnaikBarclays

Success Rate

17/23 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+4.08%

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0/0 ratings generated profit

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0.00%

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Seth WeberWells Fargo

Success Rate

9/12 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+5.39%

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Seth WeberWells Fargo

Success Rate

12/12 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+21.27%

reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago

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2 Years

Seth WeberWells Fargo

Success Rate

12/12 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+26.69%

reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago

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ECL Analyst Recommendation Trends

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In the current month, ECL has received 11 Buy Ratings, 10 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. ECL average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $246.64.

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ECL Financial Forecast

ECL Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for ECL is $1.66 with a range of $1.54 to $1.79. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.34. ECL beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 48.77% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECL has Outperformed its overall industry.

ECL Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for ECL is $4.03B with a range of $3.95B to $4.16B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $3.75B. ECL beat its sales estimates 50.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 45.37% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year ECL has Outperformed its overall industry.

ECL Stock Forecast FAQ

What is ECL’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Ecolab Inc’s 12-month average price target is $246.64.

What is ECL’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Ecolab Inc has 8.77% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is ECL a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Ecolab Inc has a conensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 7 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Ecolab Inc’s price target?

The average price target for Ecolab Inc is $246.64. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $260.00 ,the lowest forecast is $220.00. The average price target represents 8.77% Increase from the current price of $226.76.

What do analysts say about Ecolab Inc?

Ecolab Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.

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