Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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ECL EPS Growth (CAGR)
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ECL Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44.5% | 18.1% | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 43.5% | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| 2023 | 40.3% | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 38.2% | 11.3% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | 41.0% | 13.2% | 8.9% |
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Earnings Overview
As of May 6, 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 →
ECL Earnings vs Peers
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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% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ECL stock.
Is ECL growing earnings?
ECL EPS of $7.30 reflects slowing growth at -1.2%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $2.1B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are ECL's profit margins?
Ecolab Inc. net margin is +12.9%, with operating margin at +18.1%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are ECL's earnings?
ECL earnings data spans 1989-2025. The current earnings trend is -1.2% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.