Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.64
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
36.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
38 years
ECL Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is rising.
ECL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$2.64
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR9.2%
5Y CAGR7.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return2.1%
5Y Total Return18.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,80610Y ago$24,13120Y ago$74,159
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ECL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
ECL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ecolab Inc. distributes 36.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ECL has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ECL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 18.1%, with dividends contributing 5.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,131 today.
ECL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$11.46
Avg/Payment$0.5730
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026Latest | $0.7300 | — | 1.01% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.7300 | ↑ +12.3% | 1.03% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 98.46% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 96.43% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 97.16% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.6500 | ↑ +14.0% | 95.87% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 91.03% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 92.07% | Jul 15, 2024 |
ECL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.3% payout
Streak
38Y
7.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECLEcolab Inc. | $72.8B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
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3rd  RPMRPM International In… | $12.7B | 2.0% | 37.1% | 30 | Sustainable |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.9B | 15.6% | — | 7 | Unknown |
 CHDChurch & Dwight Co.,… | $22.2B | 1.3% | 39.0% | 23 | Sustainable |
 WSTWest Pharmaceutical … | $22.3B | 0.3% | 12.4% | 25 | Sustainable |
 NDSNNordson Corporation | $15.7B | 1.1% | 37.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
 CTASCintas Corporation | $68.2B | 0.9% | 33.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
ECL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.73 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $2.68 | 13.6% | 4 | $7.28 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 9.3% | 4 | $7.37 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $2.16 | 4.9% | 4 | $4.79 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $2.06 | 5.6% | 4 | $3.81 | 54.1% | 1.85x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.95 | 3.2% | 4 | $3.91 | 49.9% | 2.01x | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $1.89 | 2.2% | 4 | $-4.20 | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $1.85 | 9.5% | 4 | $5.33 | 34.7% | 2.88x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.69 | 11.2% | 4 | $4.88 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $1.52 | 7.0% | 4 | $5.12 | 29.7% | 3.37x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonECL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ECL stock.
How much dividend does ECL pay per share?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ECL's next ex-dividend date?
ECL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ECL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ECL's dividend safe?
ECL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.3% and FCF payout ratio of +39.2%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ECL a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Ecolab Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ECL pay dividends?
Ecolab Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ECL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ECL five years ago would be worth approximately $11,806 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ECL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ECL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.