Quarterly ResultApr 28, 2026, 08:12 AM
ECL Q1 Adj. EPS $1.70 (+13%); Sales $4.1B (+10%); Maintains 2026 Outlook
AI Summary
Ecolab reported strong Q1 2026 results with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.70, up 13%, and reported sales of $4.1 billion, up 10%. Organic sales accelerated to 4%, driven by strong value pricing, accelerated volume growth, and solid operating income margin expansion. The company maintained its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook of $8.43 to $8.63, representing 12% to 15% growth, excluding the CoolIT Systems acquisition. Ecolab expects to offset rising commodity costs through accelerating pricing and improved productivity, with performance strengthening in the second half of the year.
Key Highlights
- Q1 Adjusted diluted EPS $1.70, up 13% YoY.
- Q1 Reported sales $4.1 billion, up 10% YoY.
- Q1 Organic sales grew 4%, with pricing +3% and volume +1%.
- Maintains 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook of $8.43-$8.63 (+12-15%).
- Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook $2.02-$2.12 (+7-12%).
- Repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares in Q1 2026.
- Global High-Tech organic sales grew over 20%; Life Sciences +11%.