(RTTNews) - While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) said it expects adjusted earnings for the first quarter in a range of $1.67 to $1.73 per share.
On average, nine analysts polled expect the company to report earnings of $1.69 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range of $8.43 to $8.63 per share. The Street is looking for earnings of $8.48 per share for the year.
Including the acquisition of Ovivo Electronics, the company expects reported sales to increase 7 to 9 percent and organic sales to increase 3 to 4 percent in 2026, with organic growth accelerating through the year.
In Tuesday's pre-market trading, DUK is trading on the NYSE at $287.42, down $0.64 or 0.22 percent.
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