Raymond James has reiterated its Market Perform rating on Ecolab Inc (ECL), a company specializing in water, hygiene, and energy solutions. This decision, made on August 25, 2025, reflects the firm's confidence in its investment thesis amid recent market dynamics.
Ecolab, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, employs 48,000 full-time staff and operates across several segments, including Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The company serves a diverse clientele, providing essential products and services to industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality.
As of now, Ecolab's shares are trading at $265.41, with a market capitalization of $74.1 billion. The company reported a trailing twelve-month price-to-earnings ratio of 37.32 and an earnings per share of 6.95. Investors can also note the dividend yield stands at 99.4%.
Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated on July 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $2.16 and revenue of $4.3 billion, and on April 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.72 and revenue of $3.9 billion.
Analyst ratings provide valuable insights but should be considered alongside a comprehensive evaluation of company fundamentals, market conditions, and individual financial objectives. It is essential to recognize that opinions can shift as new information becomes available, with the current consensus showing 8 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, and 14 Hold ratings among analysts covering Ecolab.
Such decisions reflect Raymond James's continued confidence in Ecolab's strategic positioning within the chemicals industry, despite the fluctuations in market sentiment.