New insider activity at Ecolab ( (ECL) ) has taken place on February 19, 2025.
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In recent transactions involving Ecolab stock, Director Arthur Higgins sold 1,800 shares valued at $473,490, while EVP & CSCO Machiel Duijser divested 5,721 shares for $1,510,572. Additionally, Director Tracy McKibben sold 1,704 shares, amounting to $451,031. On the acquisition side, Director David Maclennan purchased 400 shares worth $105,804.
Recent Updates on ECL stock
Ecolab Inc. has experienced a positive shift in its stock price targets following a strong performance in 2024 and a promising outlook for 2025. Analysts have raised their price targets due to Ecolab’s robust financial results, including record sales and margins, and its strategic initiatives aimed at future growth, such as digital expansion and the OneEcolab initiative. Despite challenges like currency translation impacts and volume growth targets, the company’s innovative commercial model and expansion in high-tech sectors like AI and data centers have bolstered investor confidence. Ecolab’s commitment to achieving a 20% operating income margin by 2027 and its increased shareholder returns through dividends and stock repurchases further contribute to the optimistic outlook.
More about Ecolab
YTD Price Performance: 14.64%
Average Trading Volume: 1,195,007
Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell
Current Market Cap: $74.96B