Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.08B, reflecting -1.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $7.30 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 12.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ECL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.11B in fiscal 2024.
Ecolab Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 44.5%, operating margin of 18.1%, and net margin of 12.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SHW ($2.60B net income, 10.9% margin), IFF ($839M net income, -3.4% margin), RPM ($667M net income, 9.3% margin), ECL has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ECL vs SHW →
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ECL Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.08B | -1.7% | $2.91B | $7.28 | 12.9% | 18.1% |
| 2024 | $2.11B | +53.9% | $2.61B | $7.37 | 13.4% | 16.6% |
| 2023 | $1.37B | +25.7% | $2.16B | $4.79 | 9.0% | 14.1% |
| 2022 | $1.09B | -3.4% | $1.61B | $3.81 | 7.7% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | $1.13B | +193.8% | $1.68B | $3.91 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| 2020 | -$1.21B | -177.3% | $1.71B | $-4.20 | -10.2% | 14.5% |
| 2019 | $1.56B | +9.1% | $1.91B | $5.33 | 12.4% | 15.2% |
| 2018 | $1.43B | -5.0% | $1.98B | $4.88 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| 2017 | $1.50B | +22.4% | $2.20B | $5.12 | 10.9% | 15.9% |
| 2016 | $1.23B | +22.7% | $2.01B | $4.14 | 9.3% | 15.3% |
| 2015 | $1.00B | -16.7% | $1.98B | $3.32 | 7.4% | 14.6% |
| 2014 | $1.20B | +24.3% | $2.02B | $3.93 | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| 2013 | $968M | +37.5% | $1.78B | $3.16 | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| 2012 | $704M | +52.1% | $1.53B | $2.35 | 5.9% | 12.9% |
| 2011 | $463M | -12.8% | $928M | $1.91 | 6.8% | 13.6% |
| 2010 | $530M | +27.1% | $823M | $2.23 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| 2009 | $417M | -6.9% | $750M | $1.74 | 7.1% | 12.7% |
| 2008 | $448M | +4.9% | $738M | $1.80 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
| 2007 | $427M | +15.9% | $687M | $1.70 | 7.8% | 12.6% |
| 2006 | $369M | +15.4% | $612M | $1.43 | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| 2005 | $319M | +13.0% | $542M | $1.23 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| 2004 | $283M | +1.9% | $494M | $1.09 | 6.8% | 11.8% |
| 2003 | $277M | +32.2% | $483M | $1.06 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| 2002 | $210M | +11.5% | $396M | $0.75 | 6.2% | 11.6% |
| 2001 | $188M | -8.7% | $318M | $0.72 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| 2000 | $206M | +17.3% | $322M | $0.78 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| 1999 | $176M | -8.7% | $290M | $0.65 | 8.5% | 13.9% |
| 1998 | $193M | +43.7% | $262M | $0.72 | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| 1997 | $134M | +18.4% | $219M | $0.50 | 8.2% | 13.3% |
| 1996 | $113M | +14.1% | $185M | $0.42 | 7.6% | 12.4% |
| 1995 | $99M | +17.3% | $163M | $0.38 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| 1994 | $85M | +10.4% | $145M | $0.63 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| 1993 | $77M | +19.1% | $122M | $0.30 | 7.4% | 11.7% |
| 1992 | $64M | +126.4% | $118M | $0.26 | 6.4% | 11.7% |
| 1991 | -$244M | -553.6% | $110M | $-1.14 | -26.5% | 12.0% |
| 1990 | $54M | +1632.3% | $121M | $0.25 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| 1989 | $3M | - | $93M | $0.01 | 0.2% | 7.1% |
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ECL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ECL stock.
What is ECL earnings per share (EPS)?
ECL trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $7.30, reflecting -1.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Ecolab Inc.'s net income?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.1B as of 2025. Earnings declined -1.2% year-over-year. Ecolab Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is ECL profitable?
Yes, ECL is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.1B and a net profit margin of +12.9%. Ecolab Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is ECL's earnings growth rate?
ECL compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -1.2%, 3-Year: +24.1%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +8.2%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are ECL's profit margins?
Ecolab Inc. net profit margin is +12.9%, operating margin is +18.1%, and gross margin is +44.5%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +22.3%.
Is ECL growing earnings?
ECL earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -1.2% trails the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $2.1B.
What was ECL's best earnings year?
Ecolab Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.1B, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ECL's earnings last quarter?
ECL's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $564M with diluted EPS of $1.98. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.