David MacLennan, an insider at Ecolab Inc (ECL), purchased 23,035 shares of the company's stock at a price of $257.60 per share on December 7, 2025. The total transaction value amounted to $5.93 million.
Following this acquisition, MacLennan now holds 23,035 shares of Ecolab. The company, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, operates in the chemicals industry, providing products and services related to water, hygiene, and energy. Ecolab's Global Industrial segment serves large industrial customers, while its Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment offers specialized cleaning products for the healthcare sector.
As of December 4, 2025, Ecolab reported a market capitalization of $74.9 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.72, and an EPS of 6.95. The company also has a dividend yield of 98.4%. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 27, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $1.72 and revenue estimated at $3.9 billion, and July 27, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $2.16 and revenue estimated at $4.3 billion.
Insider transactions are reported to the SEC, providing transparency regarding how company executives view their stock. While MacLennan's purchase may reflect confidence in Ecolab's prospects, investors should consider broader patterns of insider activity across multiple insiders and time periods for a more comprehensive analysis.