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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 Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and resources vital to life, announced today that Nick Alfano has been appointed as executive vice president and president of Ecolab's Global Industrial Group effective immediately.

Ecolab Names Nicholas (Nick) Alfano as President of Global Industrial Group

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its first quarter earnings conference call to discuss 2023 first quarter results. A news release containing first quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on May 2, 2023. Details for the public webcast are as follows: TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.

Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on May 2nd

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has revealed high consumer expectations for the role of companies in water access and conservation. The Water, Sustainability and Climate Change survey consulted thousands of consumers across eight different countries.

Ecolab Survey Reveals High Expectations for Water Conservation

The company is still impacted by interest rates and FX. Ecolab announced a new cost initiatives program for a total consideration of $175 million (from a previous plan of €80 million).

Ecolab Is A Long-Term Pick

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ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Ecolab Inc. chairman and chief executive officer, will address financial analysts at the J.P. Morgan Industrial Conference on Tuesday, March 14. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Beck's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time     DATE: Tuesday, March 14     DURATION: Approximately 25 minutes     LOCATION: www.ecolab.

Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 14, 2023

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Both Ecolab (ECL) and Marriott (MAR) stocks look more attractive following better-than-expected Q4 results and strong guidance.

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With the outlook for earnings trending lower, companies like Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) are coming into the spotlight. This company, as unexciting as it is, is producing growth in a no-growth environment and guiding for more of the same in F2023.

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Although the revenue and EPS for Ecolab (ECL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2022, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Compared to Estimates, Ecolab (ECL) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL ) Q4 2022 Results Conference Call February 14, 2023 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andrew Hedberg - Head of IR Christophe Beck - CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call Participants Timothy Mulrooney - William Blair & Company Seth Weber - Wells Fargo Securities John Roberts - Credit Suisse Joshua Spector - UBS Manav Patnaik - Barclays Michael Harrison - Seaport Research Partners David Begleiter - Deutsche Bank Jeffrey Zekauskas - JPMorgan Christopher Parkinson - Mizuho Securities Ashish Sabadra - RBC Capital Markets John McNulty - BMO Capital Markets Adam Parrington - Stifel Rosemarie Morbelli - Gabelli Funds Kevin McCarthy - Vertical Research Partners Steve Byrne - Bank of America Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley Scott Schneeberger - Oppenheimer Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Ecolab's Fourth Quarter 202 Earnings Release Conference Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Ecolab's (ECL) robust performance across all segments drives its Q4 sales despite business challenges.

Ecolab (ECL) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Margins Decline

Ecolab (ECL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.60% and 0.04%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Ecolab (ECL) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL): FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: Reported sales $3.7 billion, +9% versus last year. Acquisition adjusted fixed currency sales +12%, led by double-digit growth in the Industrial, Institutional & Specialty and Other segment, and improved growth in the Healthcare & Life Sciences segment. Reported operating income +3%. Adjusted fixed currency operating income growth accelerated to +14%. Reported diluted EPS $0.93.

Ecolab Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter Operating Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $0.93; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.27; Expect Further Performance Improvement Through 2023

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