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	2025-04-30	+1.83 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock rose by 1.83% due to the company's announcement of a trade fee aimed at offsetting increased costs from raw materials and tariffs, alongside a report of a year-over-year revenue increase. The article discusses Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) in the context of it being one of the top stock picks by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, noting a recent 1.83% increase in its stock value, which may be attributed to the foundation's confidence in the company’s potential for growth.
	2025-04-29	+3.3 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock rose by 3.3% likely due to its recognition as one of the best long-term dividend stocks, appealing to investors seeking stable income. Ecolab (ECL) stock rose 3.3% likely due to strong financial performance and cash flow generation reported by ChampionX Corporation, which reflects positive market conditions for companies in the energy sector.
	2025-04-28	+0.37 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock increased by 0.37% likely due to positive investor sentiment ahead of its Q1 2025 earnings announcement, where analysts anticipate the company will meet or exceed expectations for earnings and revenue, along with favorable analyst ratings and a recent dividend announcement.
	2025-04-24	+0.72 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) saw a 0.72% increase in its stock price following a positive adjustment in Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates by Seaport Res Ptn, which projected earnings of $1.51, up from a prior estimate of $1.50, coupled with several analysts upgrading their ratings and price targets for the stock.
	2025-04-23	+0.48 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 0.48% following an upgrade from a hold to a strong-buy rating by Seaport Res Ptn, along with positive target price adjustments by several analysts, indicating increased investor confidence in the company's performance.
	2025-04-21	-3.02 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock dropped by 3.02% following a significant reduction in stake by Guggenheim Capital LLC, which sold 36.6% of its shares, alongside other institutional investor activity and mixed ratings from research analysts. Ecolab (ECL) stock fell 3.02% due to broader economic trends affecting the travel and tourism market, which impacts investor confidence in hospitality-related stocks, as highlighted by the overall performance of hotel stocks.
	2025-04-17	+1.17 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 1.17% despite being downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight with a lower price target by Wells Fargo, likely due to investor confidence in its ongoing cost-cutting measures and maintained earnings outlook despite anticipated slower organic growth.
	2025-04-07	-3.13 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock fell by 3.13% likely due to broader market pressures affecting hospitality-related stocks amidst fluctuations in the travel industry.
	2025-03-28	-1.25 %
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) stock fell by 1.25% last night despite historically outperforming the market with an average annual return of 10.67%, likely due to ongoing market fluctuations and investor sentiment impacting stock prices generally.
	2025-03-13	-1.59 %
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) stock fell 1.59% after StockNews.com downgraded its rating from buy to hold, amid mixed analyst sentiments regarding the company's performance and outlook.
	2025-03-11	-2.49 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) saw its stock decline by 2.49%, despite receiving a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, likely due to recent insider selling and fluctuations in institutional investor positions. Ecolab (ECL) stock fell by 2.49% following an SEC filing that revealed Chief Financial Officer Kirkland exercised company stock options, which may have raised concerns among investors about potential dilution or insider selling. Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock declined by 2.49% partly due to Victory Capital Management Inc. reducing its stake in the company, along with other institutional investor activities and recent insider selling, which may have contributed to negative market sentiment.
	2025-03-05	+0.69 %
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) saw a 0.69% increase in its stock price after BMO Capital Markets raised its target price from $295 to $305, indicating a potential 13.91% upside, alongside other analysts also adjusting their price targets upward and maintaining favorable ratings.
	2025-02-27	+0.27 %
Ecolab's stock (ECL) increased by 0.27% likely due to positive investor sentiment stemming from strong quarterly earnings across the tech sector and overall improvements in the market, which could have lifted related stocks like Ecolab. Ecolab (ECL) stock saw a 0.27% increase last night, reflecting positive investor sentiment likely driven by favorable market conditions and a strong demand for the company's products and services.
	2025-02-26	+0.29 %
Ecolab's stock (NYSE:ECL) rose by 0.29% following an increase in its price target from analysts at Piper Sandler, who raised it from $270 to $310, suggesting a potential upside, alongside multiple positive ratings revisions from other firms, indicating strong market confidence in the company's future prospects. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) shares rose by 0.29% to a new 52-week high after Piper Sandler upgraded their price target from $270 to $310, highlighting positive market sentiment driven by multiple analysts increasing their target prices and maintaining favorable ratings on the stock.
	2025-02-25	+0.71 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 0.71% due to positive market sentiment, alongside investor confidence in the company's performance amidst broader trends in stock trading, with many companies experiencing gains. Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 0.71% due to positive market sentiment and broader gains in the stock market, amid developments and investments in various sectors.
	2025-02-21	-0.99 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock fell by 0.99% due to broader market declines, driven by auto sector underperformance, foreign fund outflows, and negative trends in U.S. markets.
	2025-02-18	+0.56 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose 0.56% due to an upgrade from a “hold” to a “buy” rating by StockNews.com, alongside positive adjustments in price targets and ratings from various other investment analysts.
	2025-02-14	-0.27 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock experienced a slight decline of 0.27% despite analysts increasing its target price, reflecting market reactions to broader performance factors rather than company-specific news. The stock may have gone down due to mixed analyst ratings, recent insider selling, and ongoing market volatility, influencing investor sentiment.
	2025-02-13	+1.31 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock rose by 1.31% likely due to positive sentiment from institutional investments, with several analysts raising their target prices and ratings for the company, indicating strong growth prospects after its recent earnings report that met expectations.
	2025-02-11	+6.22 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose 6.22% likely due to broader market optimism driven by positive corporate earnings reports, ongoing advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, and increased tariff protections benefiting U.S. industries, which collectively have contributed to a favorable economic outlook.
	2025-02-10	-0.59 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock recently decreased by 0.59% ahead of its upcoming earnings announcement, potentially due to a significant insider share sale by major shareholder William H. Gates III, which may have raised concerns among investors about insider confidence in the stock. Ecolab (ECL) stock declined by 0.59% likely due to market fluctuations or investor responses to macroeconomic factors, corporate performance news, or recent financial reports.
	2025-02-04	-0.27 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock fell by 0.27% due to various recent analyst downgrades, including a significant price target reduction by Piper Sandler from $305.00 to $270.00, as well as concerns prompted by insider selling activity.
	2025-01-30	+2.26 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 2.26% due to ongoing discussions in Washington D.C. regarding health policy, which have drawn attention to the influence of pharmaceutical funding on political decisions and the potential implications for companies in the health and environmental sectors, such as Ecolab.
	2025-01-28	+1.35 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose 1.35% due to positive market sentiment and investor confidence reflected in the broader market gains, particularly after recent favorable outcomes from liquidity enhancement measures by the Reserve Bank of India, which have positively impacted financial markets overall.
	2025-01-23	+0.53 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" recommendation from analysts due to positive earnings reports exceeding estimates, a recent dividend increase, and favorable analyst price target adjustments, contributing to a 0.53% increase in shares. Ecolab Inc. (ECL) experienced a 0.53% increase in its stock price, attributed to significant changes in institutional investor positions and positive earnings report that surpassed expectations. Ecolab’s (ECL) stock increased by 0.53% following significant investment increases from various institutional investors, including a nearly 100% increase in holdings by Merit Financial Group LLC, which indicates growing confidence in the company's prospects.
	2025-01-21	+1.54 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) saw its stock rise by 1.54% due to increased institutional investment, including significant stake increases from various funds, which indicates growing confidence in the company's future performance and financial health.
	2025-01-15	+1.13 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock rose 1.13% due to positive institutional investor activity, endorsement from research analysts raising price targets, and a recent increase in its quarterly dividend.
	2025-01-14	+0.19 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock increased by 0.19% due to institutional investors, including Aprio Wealth Management LLC, significantly boosting their positions in the company, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in its growth potential, supported by recent favorable earnings reports and dividend announcements. Ecolab (ECL) stock saw a slight increase of 0.19% amid ongoing concerns over a serious salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers, as the company is involved in food safety and public health measures related to the crisis. The stock likely rose due to market reactions to the heightened demand for food safety solutions and the company's established role in addressing such health risks. Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock rose by 0.19% as Czech National Bank increased its holdings in the company by 5.9%, indicating strong institutional investment interest, alongside other hedge funds making new acquisitions or increasing their stakes in Ecolab.
	2025-01-13	+1.63 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 1.63% due to the positive outlook of the global hand sanitizer market, projected to reach over US$4.80 billion by 2033, driven by increased consumer demand for hygiene products and strategic initiatives by leading manufacturers, including Ecolab's launch of multiple foam-based sanitizing solutions targeting high-traffic areas. Ecolab (ECL) stock rose 1.63% despite a price target decrease by Royal Bank of Canada, likely due to strong earnings performance and a positive outlook reflected in multiple analysts' buy ratings and support for future revenue growth.
	2025-01-10	-2.07 %
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) stock declined by 2.07% following Piper Sandler's reduction of its target price from $305.00 to $270.00 and amidst mixed ratings from other analysts, indicating uncertainty in market sentiment toward the stock.
	2025-01-07	+0.03 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) saw a 0.03% increase in stock value due to significant buying activity from institutional investors, including a dramatic increase in holdings by several funds, alongside positive quarterly earnings results that beat analyst estimates and a recent dividend increase, reflecting investor confidence.
	2025-01-06	-0.24 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock declined by 0.24% amid mixed institutional investor activity and disappointing revenue performance compared to analysts' expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report.
	2025-01-03	+0.43 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 0.43% as the company is highlighted in association with a recent Class I recall of whole cucumbers contaminated with salmonella, illustrating the importance of food safety and public health, areas in which Ecolab specializes.
	2024-11-27	+0.13 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock rose by 0.13% due in part to positive earnings results, where the company reported better-than-expected EPS and a slight revenue increase, alongside increased institutional investment and bullish analyst ratings. Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 0.13% in part due to the company's involvement in addressing food safety concerns amid ongoing Class I food recalls linked to harmful bacteria, which highlights the need for effective sanitation and safety measures in the food industry.
	2024-11-21	+0.68 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) stock rose by 0.68% due to increased institutional buying, positive analyst ratings adjustments, and a solid quarterly earnings report that surpassed estimates despite slightly lower revenue expectations.
	2024-11-20	-1.04 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) experienced a 1.04% decline in stock value, attributed to recent short interest decreases, insider stock sales by executives, and mixed quarterly earnings performance compared to expectations.
	2024-11-19	-0.68 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock fell by 0.68% following major shareholder William H. Gates III selling 100,000 shares, which may have indicated reduced confidence in the stock or raised market concerns about insider selling.
	2024-11-18	+0.3 %
Ecolab's stock (ECL) rose by 0.3% as a result of mixed analyst ratings, with some upgrading their outlook and target prices while institutional investors continue to show interest in the company, maintaining a significant percentage of ownership.
	2024-11-15	-0.96 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) experienced a 0.96% drop in stock value recently, following a reduction of 9.2% in stakes by Apollon Wealth Management and mixed analyst ratings that may have contributed to uncertainty among investors.
	2024-11-14	-0.92 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock declined by 0.92% due to broader market factors including continuous foreign institutional investor selling, disappointing quarterly results, and rising inflation pressures.
	2024-11-13	+0.64 %
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock rose 0.64% following positive adjustments from analysts who increased their target prices and ratings, indicating growing investor confidence in the company's performance despite recent stake alterations by some institutional investors.
	2024-11-08	+1.52 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock rose by 1.52% following a mix of analyst ratings updates, including a downgrade by UBS but price target increases from other firms like Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler, indicating a generally positive sentiment among analysts despite the downgrade.
	2024-11-07	+0.65 %
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) saw a 0.65% increase in its stock price following the sale of shares by major shareholder William H. Gates III and positive quarterly earnings results that slightly exceeded expectations. The stock's upward movement is likely influenced by the company's reported earnings beating consensus estimates and anticipated favorable analyst ratings suggesting a "Moderate Buy" consensus. Ecolab Inc. (ECL) stock rose 0.65% following a quarterly earnings announcement where it reported better-than-expected earnings per share, combined with positive analyst ratings and institutional investment activity.
	2024-11-06	-0.87 %
Ecolab (ECL) stock experienced a 0.87% decline due to a combination of insider selling, including a significant share sale by major shareholder William H. Gates III, and overall market dynamics as various institutional investors adjusted their positions in the company.