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Ecolab Inc (GB:0IFA)
LSE:0IFA
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0IFA Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$193.00 - $262.33
Previous Close$239.23
Volume985.00
Average Volume (3M)3.53K
Market Cap
$67.47B
Enterprise Value$74.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.26B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.6
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Feb 18, 2025EPS Estimate
$1.81Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 17, 2024Dividend Yield0.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)7.13
Shares Outstanding283,161,817
10 Day Avg. Volume1,066
30 Day Avg. Volume3,532
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.25
Alpha0.00553
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)8.18
Price to Sales (P/S)4.30
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.40
P/FCF Ratio27.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$283.07Price Target Upside18.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
Ecolab News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business PerformanceEcolab's Industrial business is expected to see volume growth in both Water and F&B tied to improving end-markets and growthier segments like data centers.
Earnings GrowthAnalyst sees a solid path for Ecolab to post double-digit EPS growth due to solid pricing and share gains from its increased value proposition.
Strategic InitiativesThe 'One Ecolab' initiatives are supporting volume growth, and the company has defensive characteristics that are beneficial if global macroeconomic conditions worsen.
Bears Say
Demand And Market EnvironmentPerformance in historically faster growing segments like Water and F&B was subdued, citing the demand environment.
Earnings And Financial PerformanceMargins and earnings beats have been below expectations, with price and raws benefits largely done.
ValuationThe valuation is seen as a bit stretched at current levels, suggesting a better entry point is advisable.
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Ownership Overview
10.45% Insiders
18.17% Mutual Funds
19.94% Other Institutional Investors
31.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
0IFA FAQ
What was Ecolab Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ecolab Inc lowest share price was $193.00 and its highest was $262.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Ecolab Inc’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ecolab Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2025 which is in 57 days.
How were Ecolab Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ecolab Inc released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2024. The company reported $1.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.821 by $0.009.
Is Ecolab Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ecolab Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ecolab Inc pay dividends?
Ecolab Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.649 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.96%. See more information on Ecolab Inc dividends here
What is Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ecolab Inc’s EPS estimate is $1.81.
How many shares outstanding does Ecolab Inc have?
Ecolab Inc has 283,161,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ecolab Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ecolab Inc reported an EPS of $1.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.821. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.822%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ecolab Inc?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Ecolab Inc’s share is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. It holds Ecolab Inc’s shares valued at 1B.
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Ecolab Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$283.07 (18.33% Upside)
$283.07 (18.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:0IFA Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $500.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ecolab Inc
Headquartered in Minnesota and founded in 1923, Ecolab, Inc. provides products and services that specialize in water treatment, purification, cleaning and hygiene. It operates through the following business segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional and Global Energy.
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0IFA Company Deck
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0IFA Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call for Ecolab's Q3 2024 was largely positive, with strong growth in earnings and margins, supported by strategic investments in innovation and a strong balance sheet. However, challenges in Europe and the mining segment were noted as areas of concern.Read More>---
0IFA Net sales Breakdown
46.95% Global Industrial
32.60% Global Institutional & Specialty
10.29% Global Healthcare & Life Sciences
0.29% Effect of foreign currency translation
9.41% Other
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0IFA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$283.07
▲(18.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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1 Year Success Rate
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1 Year Average Return
+15.77%
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