Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. With a market cap of $75.4 billion, Ecolab provides innovative technologies and services that help businesses across various industries maintain clean, safe, and sustainable operations, ensuring efficiency and environmental responsibility worldwide.
Shares of this global leader in the cleaning and sanitation industry have slightly outperformed the broader market over the past year. ECL has gained 23.6% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.8%. In 2025, ECL’s stock rose 13.6%, compared to the SPX’s 4.5% rise on a YTD basis.
