Ecolab Stock News

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Apart from being the co-founder of tech titan Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and a renowned philanthropist, Bill Gates is also quite an active investor. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust tends to invest in stocks that have good long-term prospects — at present, it maintains stakes in 23 businesses.

Ecolab Inc. operates globally across five segments, employing 48,000 people, with a market cap of $70B. Since 1990, Ecolab's stock has delivered a total return of over 11,000%, averaging 14.5% annually and outpacing the typical market return. Ecolab's diversified business model and strong historical performance make it a compelling investment opportunity.

Ecolab reported strong financial results with 4% organic revenue growth and 22% adjusted operating profit growth, yet I believe the stock is overvalued. The company's value-based pricing and innovative products are driving growth, but I assign a 'Sell' rating with a fair value of $220 per share. Ecolab's pest control and infection prevention markets are projected to grow, but cost pressures and...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab today announced the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, a fast-growing provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers based primarily in the northeastern United States. Barclay Water Management provides differentiated water safety solutions, including the proprietary iChlor® Monochloramine System...

Beyond his renown as Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder, Bill Gates is recognized as a savvy investor who keeps his capital actively mobilized.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced that its climate targets have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the gold standard for climate target verification. The validation encompasses Ecolab's...

Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:ECL ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2024 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Hedberg - VP, IR Christophe Beck - Chairman & CEO Scott Kirkland - CFO Conference Call Participants Tim Mulrooney - William Blair Ron Kennedy - Barclays Josh Spector - UBS John Roberts - Mizuho Securities John McNulty - BMO Capital Markets Jason Hass - Wells Fargo Patrick Cunningham -...