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Ecolab

Ecolab, Inc. engages in the provision of products and services in the field of water, hygiene, and energy. It operates through the following segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Energy & Life Science, and Other. The Global Industrial segment consists of the water, food and beverage, paper, and downstream operating segments. It offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to industrial customers within the manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, global petroleum, and petrochemical industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment consists of the institutional, specialty and healthcare operating segments. It provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, hospitality, lodging, healthcare, government, education, and retail industries. The Global Healthcare & Life Sciences segment includes the healthcare and life sciences operations. It provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The Other segment includes Pest Elimination operations, which provide services to detect, eliminate and prevent pests, such as rodents and insects, CTG operations, which produce and sell colloidal silica, which is comprised of nano-sized particles of silica in water used for binding and polishing applications, and Textile Care operations, which provide products and services that manage the entire wash process through custom designed programs, premium products, dispensing equipment, water and energy management and reduction, and real time data management. The company was founded by Merritt J. Osborn in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

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Ecolab exceeds Q4 expectations, eyes growth in China and water management

Ecolab's strong Q4 performance, focus on innovation and margin improvement, and confidence in navigating challenges position the company for continued growth. Opportunities in managing PFAS in water, growth in China, and cost reduction solutions offer avenues for future expansion. Challenges from cost inflation and softening interest rates require strategic management.

Ecolab reports robust Q1 performance, eyes growth amid challenges

Ecolab's Q1 2023 performance reflects strength in sales growth, margin expansion, and strategic initiatives across segments.
While facing challenges like seasonality and margin volatility, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Key strengths include pricing execution, SG&A productivity, and market share gains, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Navigating high inflation and geopolitical tensions, Ecolab remains committed to capital stewardship and delivering value to shareholders.

Ecolab reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth amid restructuring

Ecolab's Q2 performance reflects strong sales growth and earnings, with a focus on innovation and margin improvement. While facing challenges in healthcare restructuring and pricing dynamics, the company is well-positioned for future growth through digital investments and operational enhancements.

Ecolab reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes growth in healthcare and technology

Ecolab's Q3 performance showcased strong sales growth, margin expansion, and a positive outlook for future earnings. The company is strategically addressing challenges in healthcare, hospitality, and inventory management. Opportunities lie in segment separations, industry growth trends, and technological advancements.

Ecolab posts robust Q4 results, eyes margin expansion for growth

Ecolab's strong performance in Q4 2023 underscores its strategic focus on margin improvement and growth. With a clear roadmap for margin expansion and earnings growth, the company is well-positioned for future success.

Ecolab reports robust Q1 results, eyes digital growth opportunities

Ecolab's Q1 performance reflects strong growth and margin expansion across segments, with a positive outlook for the full year. By focusing on customer value, strategic changes, and digital capabilities, Ecolab aims to sustain its long-term growth trajectory amidst challenges in certain business segments.

Ecolab reports robust Q2 earnings, sets ambitious growth targets

Ecolab's Q2 performance showcased strong earnings growth, margin expansion, and solid organic sales. The company's One Ecolab initiative aims for sustainable growth and margin improvement. Despite challenges from the sale of a business unit and FX headwinds, Ecolab remains focused on driving shareholder value and strategic investments.

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Ecolab, Inc. engages in providing products and services in the field of water, hygiene, and energy. It operates through the following segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional and Specialty, Global Energy and Life Science, and Other. The Global Industrial segment relates to water, food and beverage, paper, and downstream operating segments. The Global Institutional and Specialty segment refers to the institutional, specialty, and healthcare operating segments. The Global Healthcare and Life Sciences segment includes the healthcare and life sciences operations. The Other segment is involved in providing services to detect, eliminate and prevent pests. The company was founded by Merritt J. Osborn in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab (NYSE: ECL): THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Reported sales $4.0 billion, +8% versus last year. Organic sales +7%, led by double-digit growth in the Institutional & Specialty segment and Pest Elimination division, solid Industrial segment growth, and improved Healthcare & Life Sciences segment growth. Reported operating income +17%. Organic operating income +20%, driven by continued strong pricing, improved volume trends and slightly lower delivered pr.

Ecolab Delivers Very Strong Third Quarter Performance;  Reported Diluted EPS $1.41; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.54, +18%; Expect Continued Strength in 4Q 2023 and 2024

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Ecolab (ECL) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Ecolab (ECL) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

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Ecolab's (ECL) strength in its business raises optimism about the stock.

Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab (ECL) Stock for Now

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its third quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2023 third quarter results. A news release containing third quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on October 31, 2023. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available o.

Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on October 31st

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from the inaugural Ecolab Watermark™ Study. The global consumer research examined the state of water stewardship through water's importance, usage, connection to climate and responsibility among key consumer populations around the world. By 2030, the planet is set to face a 56% water deficit, according to the World Resources Institute, and 1.6 billion people w.

Ecolab Releases Global Study on the State of Water Stewardship, Reveals Consumer Concern for the World's Water

Ecolab stock has offered a total return of 17% since my previous article, eight months ago, with potential for further upside. The company, a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, has promising growth prospects thanks to its R&D capabilities and an expanding market. Analysts expect ECL to grow its earnings per share by 15-18% per year during 2024-2026, indicating an attractive growth trajectory.

Ecolab Still Has Significant Upside, Despite Its Rally This Year

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. will host its 2023 Investor Day on Thursday, September 14, starting at 8:00 a.m. (CT) at its Nalco Water headquarters in Naperville, Illinois. The day will include presentations by members of Ecolab's senior management team and interactive sessions showcasing the company's latest innovations. To register to attend the event in person, please contact Ecolab's investor relations department. As space will be limited, a live webcast of the presentation.

Ecolab to Host 2023 Investor Day on September 14

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL ) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 1, 2023 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - Director, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman and CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call Participants Tim Mulrooney - William Blair Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets Seth Weber - Wells Fargo John Roberts - Credit Suisse Josh Spector - UBS David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Jeff Zekauskas - JPMorgan Christopher Parkinson - Mizuho Manav Patnaik - Barclays Shlomo Rosenbaum - Stifel Andy Wittmann - Robert W. Baird Patrick Cunningham - Citi Laurence Alexander - Jefferies Kevin McCarthy - Vertical Research Partners Steve Byrne - Bank of America Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Scott Schneeberger - Oppenheimer & Company Operator Greetings and welcome to the Ecolab Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Conference Call.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Ecolab (ECL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.24 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.10 per share a year ago.

Ecolab (ECL) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Reported sales $3.9 billion, +8% versus last year. Organic sales +9%, led by strong growth in the Institutional & Specialty, Industrial, and Other segment sales. Reported operating income +14%. Organic operating income accelerated to +21%, as strong pricing and productivity more than offset easing but ongoing delivered product cost inflation and challenging macroeconomic conditions. Reported operating inco.

Ecolab Delivers Very Strong Second Quarter Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $1.15; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.24, +13%; Expect Continued Strong Second Half 2023 Performance

Should You Buy Ecolab (ECL) Ahead of Earnings?

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