Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung von Ecolab Inc.

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Ecolab Inc. remains central to global hygiene and water management, delivering essential infrastructure that underpins modern industry and daily life. ECL posted 9.7% net sales growth and 10.6% adjusted EPS growth in Q2 2026, driven by strong High-Tech, Life Sciences, and Digital segments. Shares trade at a slight discount to fair value, with robust 13.9% annual EPS growth forecast and a secure, growing dividend supported by a mid-30% payout ratio.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its third quarter 2026 results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 27, 2026. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab's website. About Ecolab A trusted.

Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 114,612 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $31,932,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes

Eric Mark Green acquired 3,690 shares at a weighted average price of $276.64, representing a total transaction value of ~$1.0 million on September 11, 2026. The purchase involved a share count equal to 87% of the total equity stake held before the transaction.

ECL benefits from high-tech growth, digital expansion, innovation and solid Q2 results, while cost fluctuations remain a key concern.

Allworth Financial LP decreased its position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) by 9.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 31,444 shares of the basic materials company's stock after selling 3,187 shares during the quarter. Allworth Financial LP's holdings in Ecolab