Ecolab Inc. will release its fiscal fourth quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on February 10. Analysts anticipate the company will report earnings per share of $2.06, which would represent a 13.8% increase from the $1.81 reported in the same quarter last year.
Over the past four quarters, Ecolab has met or exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations three times, while missing on one occasion. For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts forecast earnings per share of $7.52, a 13.1% rise from the $6.65 reported in fiscal 2024. Further growth to $8.43 per share is projected for fiscal 2026.
The company's stock has increased 15.9% over the last 52 weeks. This performance trails the S&P 500 Index's 16.9% return but exceeds the 10.9% gain of the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Ecolab reported net sales of $4.2 billion, marking 4% year-over-year growth. Organic sales grew 3%. Adjusted earnings per share for that quarter were $2.07, reflecting approximately 13% growth from the prior year and slightly surpassing estimates.
A 12% dividend increase announced in December 2025 has contributed to positive sentiment. Analyst consensus currently rates the stock as a "Moderate Buy." Among 27 analysts covering Ecolab, 13 recommend "Strong Buy," two suggest "Moderate Buy," and 12 advise "Hold." The average price target is $295.20, implying a potential 6.5% upside from current levels.