Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock Forecast
ECL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.46 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $325.05 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.18
- 52-week range
- $245.73 – $308.35
ECL analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ECL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ECL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.17 | $2.14 | $2.20 | $2.07 | +5.1% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.16 | $8.08 | $8.23 | $7.53 | +8.4% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.40 | $8.85 | $10.00 | $8.16 | +15.1% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ECL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.70B | $4.65B | $4.81B | +12.9% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.92B | $17.76B | $18.15B | +11.5% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $19.34B | $18.80B | $19.76B | +7.9% | 19 |
ECL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ECL revenue: reported and forecast
ECL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.17 | $2.18 | $2.18 | $2.17 | $2.17 | +0.2% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.18 | $8.17 | $8.17 | $8.16 | $8.16 | −0.2% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.37 | $9.43 | $9.42 | $9.41 | $9.40 | +0.3% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ECL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ECL beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ECL
24 analysts cover Ecolab; their consensus rating is buy (4.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $325.05, 12.5% above the latest close of $288.89. Analysts expect earnings of $8.16 per share for 2026, +8.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.40 per share on revenue of $19.3 billion. Ecolab beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ECL forecast FAQ
What is Ecolab's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ecolab is $325.05, 12.5% above the latest close of $288.89.
Is Ecolab a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Ecolab, 15 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ecolab's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.16 per share for 2026 (range $8.08 to $8.23); for 2027 the estimate is $9.40.
What is Ecolab's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $17.9 billion, growth of 11.5%; for 2027 it is $19.3 billion.
When does Ecolab report earnings?
Ecolab is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.18.
Does Ecolab usually beat earnings estimates?
Ecolab reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.