Ecolab Inc (ECL)

Ecolab Inc. provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. The Global Water segment offers water treatment and process applications, and cleaning and sanitizing solutions to manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, primary metals and mining, power generation, global refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The Global Institutional & Specialty segment provides cleaning and sanitizing products to the foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, lodging, government, education and retail industries. The Global Pest Elimination segment provides pest elimination services to detect, prevent, and eliminate pests comprising rodents and insects in full-service and quick-service restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments, including education, life sciences, and healthcare. The Global Life Sciences segment provides cleaning and contamination control solutions to pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers. It offers its products under the Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell brand names. The company sells its products through field sales and corporate account personnel, distributors, and dealers. Ecolab Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Annual Report (10-K)

  A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

  Filed on 2026-02-23

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• Quarterly Report (10-Q)

  A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

  Filed on 2026-08-06

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• Current Report (8-K)

  An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

  Filed on 2026-07-28

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• 5/19/2026NEUTRAL
  Ecolab Looks to Raise About $4 Billion to Fund CoolIT Takeover

  Ecolab Inc. is reportedly planning to raise approximately $4 billion through investment-grade bond sales. The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to finance the company's acquisition of CoolIT Systems Inc. While the bond sale itself is a financing activity, its success and the terms of the acquisition will be key factors for investors to monitor. The move indicates Ecolab's strategic intent to expand its operations through M&A, which could lead to future growth but also introduces integration risks and increased leverage.

• 3/30/2026NEUTRAL
  Citi Approaching Lenders to Fund Ecolab’s $4.8 Billion Deal

  Citigroup Inc. is reportedly seeking to syndicate a $4.8 billion financing package for Ecolab Inc.'s acquisition of CoolIT Systems Inc. This move indicates Ecolab's progression in its planned acquisition, which is valued at $4.8 billion. While the financing details are still being arranged, the news highlights the significant capital commitment Ecolab is making. Investors will monitor the final terms of the deal and the strategic rationale behind acquiring CoolIT Systems to assess its long-term impact on Ecolab's financial performance and market position.

• 3/20/2026POSITIVE
  Ecolab to Buy Data Center Cooling Firm CoolIT for $4.75 Billion

  Ecolab Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems Inc. for $4.75 billion in an all-cash transaction. CoolIT Systems is a leading provider of advanced cooling solutions for AI data centers, a rapidly growing segment driven by increasing computational demands. This strategic acquisition is expected to bolster Ecolab's offerings in the high-growth data center market, enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive solutions for thermal management. Investors may view this move positively, as it positions Ecolab to capitalize on the significant expansion in AI infrastructure and data center development.