Ecolab Inc. (ECL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ecolab Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has returned 1.60% so far this year and 6.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ECL has returned 10.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1988, ECL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +30.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -23.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, ECL closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 2, 1992 with a return of +26.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -11.7%.

Ecolab Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.27%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.34 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1988.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.11%) than losses (59.28%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.34 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

ECL ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ecolab Inc. (ECL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Ecolab Inc. provided a 1.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.76 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 37 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ecolab Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ecolab Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ecolab Inc. was 47.19%, occurring on Oct 9, 1990. Recovery took 229 trading sessions.

The current Ecolab Inc. drawdown is 13.50%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ecolab Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ecolab Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.