Fintel reports that on May 27, 2026, UBS upgraded their outlook for Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) from Neutral to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 27.26% Upside
As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Ecolab is $323.52/share. The forecasts range from a low of $271.92 to a high of $369.60. The average price target represents an increase of 27.26% from its latest reported closing price of $254.23 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Ecolab is 16,027MM, a decrease of 2.59%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 7.68.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,722 funds or institutions reporting positions in Ecolab. This is an decrease of 506 owner(s) or 22.71% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ECL is 0.23%, an increase of 29.65%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.22% to 249,113K shares. 
The put/call ratio of ECL is 0.76, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Vanguard Capital Management holds 16,523K shares representing 5.87% ownership of the company.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 11,662K shares representing 4.14% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,622K shares , representing an increase of 8.92%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ECL by 87.85% over the last quarter.
Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 6,319K shares representing 2.25% ownership of the company.
Geode Capital Management holds 5,991K shares representing 2.13% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,635K shares , representing an increase of 5.93%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ECL by 41.18% over the last quarter.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds 5,218K shares representing 1.85% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
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