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Ecolab (ECL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. will host its 2026 Investor Day in conjunction with the SC26 Supercomputing Conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Chicago. Christophe Beck, chairman, president and chief executive officer; Scott Kirkland, chief financial officer; and other members of Ecolab's senior leadership team will provide an in-depth look at the technology, innovation and growth strategies that are strengthening the company's business model, market position and long-ter.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share, to be paid October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 89 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that prote.

Ecolab NYSE: ECL reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share growth of 11%, supported by 5% organic sales growth, stable organic gross margin and productivity gains, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Beck said on the company's earnings call.

ECL stock rises pre-market after earnings and revenues beat estimates, as pricing, volume growth and core-business demand lift organic sales.

The headline numbers for Ecolab (ECL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Ecolab (ECL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.89 per share a year ago.