Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) has reported E.P.S. of $1.67 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) versus $1.42 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 18%. However, this result fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.80 by $-0.13. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $7.43 versus $4.82 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 54%.
Recent Price Action
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 6.2% on 2/11/25. The shares closed at $261.23. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was exceptionally high at 254% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 4.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Ecolab has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Ecolab has a very low Appreciation Score of 10 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 60, resulting in the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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