
With a market cap of $69.5 billion, Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. Ecolab's offerings include water treatment, cleaning, sanitizing, and pest elimination solutions, along with advanced contamination control and operational efficiency programs.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks and Ecolab fits this criterion perfectly. Its innovative products and services are delivered through a network of field sales teams, corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers worldwide.