ECOLAB INC. — Form 8-K
Filed July 28, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 48/100
What the filing says
Ecolab reported Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.09 (+11% YoY) on reported sales of $4.415 billion (+10%) and organic sales growth of 5%. The company raised full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.05–$8.25 (+7%–10%), up from prior guidance of $8.03–$8.23, driven by accelerating organic sales growth, stable organic gross margins (excluding Ovivo Electronics), and strong productivity. Q2 organic operating income margin expanded 40 bps to 18.8%. The company completed acquisitions of Ovivo Electronics and CoolIT Systems; Global High-Tech segment (including acquired assets) grew 29% organically. Ecolab repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares in Q2 2026.
Why this rating
Solid operational execution and guidance raise are encouraging but modest relative to $67.1B market cap. EPS growth is strong but incremental; no transformational M&A or major business change.
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