Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM – Get Free Report) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends. Volatility and Risk Ecolab has […] - 2025-09-15 02:47:46
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) had its target price increased by BMO Capital Markets from $307.00 to $310.00 in a research report report published on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an outperform rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on ECL. UBS Group raised their target […] - 2025-09-09 02:57:07
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) – Stock analysts at Seaport Res Ptn dropped their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Ecolab in a research note issued on Friday, September 5th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst M. Harrison now forecasts that the basic materials company will earn $1.72 per share for the quarter, […] - 2025-09-08 02:28:45
Raymond James Financial initiated coverage on shares of Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) in a research report released on Tuesday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage issued a market perform rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Ecolab […] - 2025-08-27 03:12:51
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday after an insider bought additional shares in the company. The stock traded as high as $282.67 and last traded at $282.20, with a volume of 143796 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $280.83. Specifically, Director David […] - 2025-08-20 02:34:49
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) and Perimeter Solutions (NYSE:PRM – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends. Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of recent […] - 2025-08-19 04:26:49
In recent trading, shares of Ecolab Inc (Symbol: ECL) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $281.55, changing hands for $281.83/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuatio - 2025-08-14 08:28:08
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) has received a consensus rating of “Buy” from the eighteen research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, twelve have given a buy recommendation and three have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average […] - 2025-08-11 04:06:43
Harbour Investments Inc. lowered its position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 7.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 901 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 73 shares during the quarter. Harbour Investments Inc.’s […] - 2025-08-07 05:13:08
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a $300.00 price target on the basic materials company’s stock, up from their prior price target of […] - 2025-08-01 04:19:02
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL – Get Free Report) had its price target reduced by analysts at Citigroup from $320.00 to $315.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the basic materials company’s stock. Citigroup’s price objective points to a potential upside of 20.34% from the company’s current price. Several […] - 2025-08-01 03:10:55
IFP Advisors Inc raised its position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 38.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,058 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 295 shares during the quarter. IFP Advisors Inc’s holdings in […] - 2025-07-28 05:26:53
International Assets Investment Management LLC reduced its stake in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 30.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,921 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 828 shares during the quarter. […] - 2025-06-27 05:18:52
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 12.1% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 32,335 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,489 shares during the period. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Ecolab were worth $8,198,000 […] - 2025-06-26 05:46:59
PFG Investments LLC reduced its position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 7.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,699 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 296 shares during the period. […] - 2025-06-23 07:06:54
Retirement Systems of Alabama trimmed its holdings in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 0.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 54,157 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 406 shares during […] - 2025-06-23 05:07:03
Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its position in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 47.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 1,559 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 504 shares during the period. Ritholtz Wealth Management’s holdings in Ecolab were […] - 2025-06-20 05:12:51
Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund bought 3,017 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $765,000. Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of ECL. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV boosted […] - 2025-06-19 11:30:45
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lowered its position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 7.6% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 70,198 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 5,770 shares during the quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC’s holdings in Ecolab were worth $17,797,000 at the […] - 2025-06-19 05:52:53
Trust Point Inc. lowered its stake in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 34.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,107 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 594 shares during the quarter. Trust Point Inc.’s holdings in […] - 2025-06-18 05:11:09
Brighton Jones LLC decreased its position in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 4.0% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 3,552 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after selling 148 shares during the quarter. Brighton Jones LLC’s holdings in Ecolab were worth $900,000 as of its most […] - 2025-06-17 08:13:35
Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its holdings in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 63.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 15,734 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,086 shares during the period. […] - 2025-06-17 05:32:55
Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC increased its stake in Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 2.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,189 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after buying an additional 131 […] - 2025-06-17 04:46:50
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLB) where we have detected an approximate $176.8 million dollar inflow -- that's a 3.6% increase week ove - 2025-06-13 11:52:08
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 6/17/25, Amphenol Corp. (Symbol: APH), Toro Company (Symbol: TTC), and Ecolab Inc (Symbol: ECL) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Amphenol Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend o - 2025-06-13 11:15:19
Pallas Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 89.6% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,651 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after acquiring an additional 780 shares during the quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Ecolab were worth $419,000 […] - 2025-06-13 04:58:50
Wedmont Private Capital raised its holdings in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 8.0% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,961 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after buying an additional 219 shares during the period. Wedmont Private Capital’s holdings in Ecolab were worth $697,000 as of its […] - 2025-06-10 05:32:58
State of Wyoming lifted its holdings in shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL – Free Report) by 2,166.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 272 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after buying an additional 260 shares during […] - 2025-05-29 04:46:57
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLB) where we have detected an approximate $161.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 3.1% decrease we - 2025-05-21 11:54:01
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (Symbol: XLB) where we have detected an approximate $144.4 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.8% decrease week o - 2025-05-05 11:52:17
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