Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Stock
NYSEECL has an Alpha Score of 50 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 3, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 17 members of Congress disclosed 63 trades in ECL since 2014: 28 purchases and 35 sales, most recently John Boozman (partial sale, May 15, 2026). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported ECL in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $294.41M. Company insiders reported 2 open-market buys and 2 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 39.9 and its net margin 12.0% (key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026).
What is ECL's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 50 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 3, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Ecolab Inc. (ECL)?
Most recent: John Boozman (partial sale, May 15, 2026); records start Jul 23, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2026-05-15 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-05-08 | sale | $100k – $250k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-04-07 | purchase | $100k – $250k |
| John Boozman R-AR · Senate | 2025-02-26 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2024-12-11 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all ECL political trades →Which hedge funds own ECL?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.06M | $294.41M | +534% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 186K | $51.85M | NEW |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 172K | $47.95M | +31% |
| Marshall Wace | 141K | $39.29M | NEW |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 27K | $7.59M | -87% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Ecolab Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 26 | Green Eric Mark | Director | BUY | 3.4K | $932K |
| Sep 11, 26 | Green Eric Mark | Director | BUY | 320 | $89K |
| Aug 18, 26 | Beck Christophe | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO | SELL | 17.9K | $5.0M |
| Aug 11, 26 | Cook Gregory B | Co-COO - Global Businesses | SELL | 4.6K | $1.3M |
| Jul 30, 26 | Kirkland Scott D | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | SELL | 3.4K | $930K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ECL's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026
How does ECL's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | ECL | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 39.9 | 18.8 | 76 |
| Net margin | 11.99% | 9.19% | 85 |
| Return on equity | 20.70% | 13.06% | 89 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.13% | 1.83% | 64 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 7, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
ECL price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Ecolab Inc. do?
Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. The company operates through four key segments: Global Industrial, which provides water treatment, process applications, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions for manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, refining, pulp and paper industries; Global Institutional & Specialty, serving institutional cleaning needs; Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, offering specialized products for healthcare facilities and life sciences operations; and Global Pest Elimination, delivering pest detection, prevention, and elimination services for restaurants, food processors, hotels, grocery operations, and more. Ecolab Inc. produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products, dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, infection control items, and customized water management solutions across industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. It holds a strong position in the U.S. and expands internationally in the specialty chemicals sector. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab Inc. plays a vital role in sustainability and operational efficiency for diverse end markets.