B
Ecolab Inc.
ECL
$269.63
$1.860.70%
B
Buy
1/21/2025Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 1/21/2025 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 1/21/2025 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
C
Hold
1/6/2025Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/6/2025 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/6/2025 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/5/2024Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/5/2024 due to an increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. EBIT increased 21.71% from $560.7M to $682.4M, earnings per share increased from $1.43 to $1.71, and total revenue increased 6.23% from $3.75B to $3.99B.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/5/2024 due to an increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. EBIT increased 21.71% from $560.7M to $682.4M, earnings per share increased from $1.43 to $1.71, and total revenue increased 6.23% from $3.75B to $3.99B.
C
Hold
7/29/2024Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 7/29/2024 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 23.82% from $852.5M to $649.4M, EBIT declined 12.27% from $639.1M to $560.7M, and total revenue declined 4.74% from $3.94B to $3.75B.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 7/29/2024 due to a decline in the growth index, volatility index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 23.82% from $852.5M to $649.4M, EBIT declined 12.27% from $639.1M to $560.7M, and total revenue declined 4.74% from $3.94B to $3.75B.
B
Buy
4/25/2024Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 4/25/2024 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 4/25/2024 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
2/23/2024Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from C on 2/23/2024 due to an increase in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity declined from 1.12 to 1.03, and the quick ratio increased from 0.87 to 0.91.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from C on 2/23/2024 due to an increase in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. Debt to equity declined from 1.12 to 1.03, and the quick ratio increased from 0.87 to 0.91.
C
Hold
10/4/2023Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C from C+ on 10/4/2023 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C from C+ on 10/4/2023 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
9/19/2023Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/19/2023 due to a significant increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 189.3% from $198.2M to $573.4M, earnings per share increased from $0.82 to $1.15, and EBIT increased 34.4% from $393M to $528.2M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/19/2023 due to a significant increase in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 189.3% from $198.2M to $573.4M, earnings per share increased from $0.82 to $1.15, and EBIT increased 34.4% from $393M to $528.2M.
C
Hold
3/30/2023Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C from C- on 3/30/2023 due to an increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C from C- on 3/30/2023 due to an increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
C
Hold
5/2/2022Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C- from C on 5/2/2022 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. EBIT declined 10.11% from $545M to $489.9M, and earnings per share declined from $1.12 to $1.0396.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C- from C on 5/2/2022 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. EBIT declined 10.11% from $545M to $489.9M, and earnings per share declined from $1.12 to $1.0396.
C
Hold
2/28/2022Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/28/2022 due to a major decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/28/2022 due to a major decline in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
12/10/2021Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/10/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/10/2021 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
11/3/2021Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/3/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 23.8% from $503M to $622.7M, EBIT increased 12.09% from $486.2M to $545M, and total revenue increased 5% from $3.16B to $3.32B.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/3/2021 due to an increase in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow increased 23.8% from $503M to $622.7M, EBIT increased 12.09% from $486.2M to $545M, and total revenue increased 5% from $3.16B to $3.32B.
C
Hold
8/11/2021Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from D+ on 8/11/2021 due to a significant increase in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 70.34% from $295.3M to $503M, earnings per share increased from $0.67 to $1.08, and net income increased 60.54% from $193.6M to $310.8M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to C+ from D+ on 8/11/2021 due to a significant increase in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 70.34% from $295.3M to $503M, earnings per share increased from $0.67 to $1.08, and net income increased 60.54% from $193.6M to $310.8M.
D
Sell
5/10/2021Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to D+ from C- on 5/10/2021 due to a noticeable decline in the efficiency index, growth index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 54.56% from $649.8M to $295.3M, earnings per share declined from $1.0418 to $0.67, and net income declined 35.53% from $300.3M to $193.6M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to D+ from C- on 5/10/2021 due to a noticeable decline in the efficiency index, growth index and dividend index. Operating cash flow declined 54.56% from $649.8M to $295.3M, earnings per share declined from $1.0418 to $0.67, and net income declined 35.53% from $300.3M to $193.6M.
C
Hold
8/7/2020Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C- from B- on 8/7/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $0.9696 to -$6.9833, net income declined 818.07% from $283.4M to -$2.04B, and EBIT declined 27.15% from $416.6M to $303.5M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C- from B- on 8/7/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $0.9696 to -$6.9833, net income declined 818.07% from $283.4M to -$2.04B, and EBIT declined 27.15% from $416.6M to $303.5M.
B
Buy
4/21/2020Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 4/21/2020 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 4/21/2020 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
4/6/2020Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 4/6/2020 due to an increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 4/6/2020 due to an increase in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
3/20/2020Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/20/2020 due to a substantial decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Earnings per share declined from $1.59 to $1.4695, and EBIT declined 3.25% from $680.1M to $658M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/20/2020 due to a substantial decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Earnings per share declined from $1.59 to $1.4695, and EBIT declined 3.25% from $680.1M to $658M.
B
Buy
10/3/2019Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/3/2019 due to a decline in the total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/3/2019 due to a decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
9/18/2019Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 9/18/2019 due to a large increase in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 42.66% from $378.1M to $539.4M, EBIT increased 33.54% from $432.3M to $577.3M, and earnings per share increased from $1.01 to $1.26.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 9/18/2019 due to a large increase in the total return index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 42.66% from $378.1M to $539.4M, EBIT increased 33.54% from $432.3M to $577.3M, and earnings per share increased from $1.01 to $1.26.
B
Buy
3/4/2019Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 3/4/2019 due to a noticeable decline in the valuation index, growth index and dividend index. Earnings per share declined from $1.48 to $1.3491.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 3/4/2019 due to a noticeable decline in the valuation index, growth index and dividend index. Earnings per share declined from $1.48 to $1.3491.
B
Buy
8/3/2018Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 8/3/2018 due to an increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 42.05% from $247.3M to $351.3M, the quick ratio increased from 0.72 to 0.78, and debt to equity declined from 0.98 to 0.92.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 8/3/2018 due to an increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 42.05% from $247.3M to $351.3M, the quick ratio increased from 0.72 to 0.78, and debt to equity declined from 0.98 to 0.92.
B
Buy
2/5/2018Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/5/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 2/5/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
12/18/2017Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/18/2017 due to a large increase in the volatility index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 34.84% from $434M to $585.2M, earnings per share increased from $1.01 to $1.34, and the quick ratio increased from 0.66 to 0.77.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/18/2017 due to a large increase in the volatility index, growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 34.84% from $434M to $585.2M, earnings per share increased from $1.01 to $1.34, and the quick ratio increased from 0.66 to 0.77.
B
Buy
3/29/2017Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 3/29/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 3/29/2017 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
3/14/2017Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/14/2017 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 27.38% from $616.9M to $448M, earnings per share declined from $1.27 to $1.2311, and EBIT declined 2.17% from $577.3M to $564.8M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/14/2017 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index and volatility index. Operating cash flow declined 27.38% from $616.9M to $448M, earnings per share declined from $1.27 to $1.2311, and EBIT declined 2.17% from $577.3M to $564.8M.
B
Buy
2/17/2017Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/17/2017 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/17/2017 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
2/2/2017Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/2/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/2/2017 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
B
Buy
11/4/2016Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/4/2016 due to a noticeable increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 44.78% from $258.4M to $374.1M, debt to equity declined from 1.04 to 0.97, and the quick ratio increased from 0.61 to 0.64.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/4/2016 due to a noticeable increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 44.78% from $258.4M to $374.1M, debt to equity declined from 1.04 to 0.97, and the quick ratio increased from 0.61 to 0.64.
B
Buy
10/18/2016Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/18/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 10/18/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
6/24/2016Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/24/2016 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B from B- on 6/24/2016 due to a large increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
5/6/2016Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/6/2016 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and growth index. Earnings per share increased from $0.691 to $0.77.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/6/2016 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and growth index. Earnings per share increased from $0.691 to $0.77.
C
Hold
4/21/2016Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 4/21/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 4/21/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
B
Buy
3/1/2016Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/1/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 20.3% from $758.6M to $604.6M, earnings per share declined from $0.86 to $0.691, and EBIT declined 2.21% from $579.5M to $566.7M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/1/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Operating cash flow declined 20.3% from $758.6M to $604.6M, earnings per share declined from $0.86 to $0.691, and EBIT declined 2.21% from $579.5M to $566.7M.
B
Buy
1/6/2016Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/6/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/6/2016 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index.
B
Buy
12/2/2015Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/2/2015 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to B+ from B on 12/2/2015 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
11/6/2015Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from A- on 11/6/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index and valuation index. Earnings per share declined from $1 to $0.86.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B from A- on 11/6/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index and valuation index. Earnings per share declined from $1 to $0.86.
A
Buy
11/2/2015Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 11/2/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 11/2/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
9/28/2015Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/28/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/28/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
A
Buy
8/7/2015Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/7/2015 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 365.87% from $112.5M to $524.1M, EBIT increased 29.87% from $396.1M to $514.4M, and earnings per share increased from $0.77 to $1.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/7/2015 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow increased 365.87% from $112.5M to $524.1M, EBIT increased 29.87% from $396.1M to $514.4M, and earnings per share increased from $0.77 to $1.
B
Buy
5/19/2015Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/19/2015 due to a decline in the growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 83.22% from $670.6M to $112.5M, earnings per share declined from $1.1002 to $0.77, and EBIT declined 29.92% from $565.2M to $396.1M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/19/2015 due to a decline in the growth index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 83.22% from $670.6M to $112.5M, earnings per share declined from $1.1002 to $0.77, and EBIT declined 29.92% from $565.2M to $396.1M.
A
Buy
4/7/2015Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/7/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/7/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
2/27/2015Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/27/2015 due to a major decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.19 to $1.1002, EBIT declined 2.42% from $579.2M to $565.2M, and total revenue declined 0.38% from $3.69B to $3.68B.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/27/2015 due to a major decline in the volatility index, growth index and total return index. Earnings per share declined from $1.19 to $1.1002, EBIT declined 2.42% from $579.2M to $565.2M, and total revenue declined 0.38% from $3.69B to $3.68B.
A
Buy
10/8/2014Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to A- from A on 10/8/2014 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to A- from A on 10/8/2014 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
9/22/2014Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A from A- on 9/22/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A from A- on 9/22/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
9/3/2014Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to A- from A on 9/3/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to A- from A on 9/3/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
8/19/2014Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A from A- on 8/19/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A from A- on 8/19/2014 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
A
Buy
8/8/2014Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/8/2014 due to a large increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from $0.62 to $1.02, operating cash flow increased 48.09% from $214.4M to $317.5M, and EBIT increased 31.23% from $386.5M to $507.2M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/8/2014 due to a large increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from $0.62 to $1.02, operating cash flow increased 48.09% from $214.4M to $317.5M, and EBIT increased 31.23% from $386.5M to $507.2M.
B
Buy
6/16/2014Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 6/16/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 6/16/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
A
Buy
5/30/2014Upgraded
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/30/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and efficiency index. Total capital increased 1.14% from $14.31B to $14.48B.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/30/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and efficiency index. Total capital increased 1.14% from $14.31B to $14.48B.
B
Buy
3/3/2014Downgrade
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 3/3/2014 due to a decline in growth, total return and efficiency. Earnings per share declined from $1 to $0.9295, and net income declined 6.79% from $308M to $287.1M.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 3/3/2014 due to a decline in growth, total return and efficiency. Earnings per share declined from $1 to $0.9295, and net income declined 6.79% from $308M to $287.1M.
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