Donald J Trump (R) Sells Ecolab (ECL) Stock

Donald J Trump disclosed selling Ecolab Inc. shares valued between $1,001 and $15,000.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT

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Donald J Trump (R) sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of Ecolab Inc. ($ECL) stock on May 22, 2026. The trade was disclosed in a STOCK Act periodic transaction report filed July 1, 2026.

Since the trade, $ECL is up 1.1% after 1 week, up 6.6% after 1 month and up 14.7% to date (from the $251.96 close on May 22, 2026).

Filer Information

Name:: Donald J Trump (R)
Status:: Member
Party:: republican

Filing Information

Filing Type:: Periodic Transaction Report
Filing Year:: 2026
Filing Date:: Jul 1, 2026

Schedule B: Transactions

Asset	Transaction	Date	Amount
Ecolab Inc. ($ECL)	Sell	May 22, 2026	$1,001 - $15,000

Summary of the filed report, not the original document.

ECL Ecolab Inc.

$288.89 +10.89% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Donald J Trump sold Ecolab Inc. shares on May 22, 2026, valued between $1,001 and $15,000.
Ecolab Inc. traded at $278.61 on Wednesday, with a market cap of about $78.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 37.75.
Recent insider activities include purchases by Benjamin Clark and Michel Doukeris, while analysts like UBS upgraded the stock to a 'buy' with a $325 target.

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On May 22, 2026, Donald J Trump, a prominent Republican figure, sold shares of Ecolab Inc. This transaction was valued between $1,001 and $15,000 according to the disclosure filed on July 1, 2026. Such disclosures are part of periodic reports filed under the STOCK Act and are revealed after the transaction date.

Congressional trading track record

Donald J Trump vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +5.95% hypothetical

All-time return +6.08% S&P 500 +8.05%

vs. S&P 500 -1.97% behind the index

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Other Institutional Activity in Ecolab Inc.

Several institutional investors have been active in Ecolab Inc. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 217,941 shares, ending with 22,807,096 shares valued at about $6.07 billion, marking a 1% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 16,522,569 shares worth approximately $4.40 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co raised its stake by 1,040,319 shares, a 9.8% increase, totaling 11,662,354 shares valued at around $3.06 billion. State Street Corp added 128,100 shares, bringing its total to 11,222,653 shares worth about $2.99 billion, reflecting a 1.2% increase. Conversely, Morgan Stanley reduced its position by 92,061 shares, resulting in 7,791,023 shares valued at approximately $2.07 billion, a 1.2% decrease.

Ecolab Inc. Stock Down 4.2%

Shares of NYSE:ECL traded near $278.61 on Wednesday. Ecolab Inc. boasts a market capitalization of roughly $78.4 billion and has a P/E ratio of 37.75. The stock's 52-week range spans from $243.15 to $309.27. Its 50-day moving average stands at $261.60, while the 200-day moving average is $270.37. The company maintains a current ratio of 0.991 and a quick ratio of 0.682, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 92.369.

Recent Earnings

Ecolab Inc. reported revenue of approximately $16.45 billion, with a growth rate of 10%. The company achieved a net margin of 12.8% and a return on equity of 22.4%. Earnings per share came in at $7.38. The next earnings report is expected on July 28, 2026.

Earnings drift grade

Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.

D- 32/100

Reported Apr 28, 2026

Forward outlook
3 target cuts vs 1 raises.
EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 0.7%. Revenue met estimates.
Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 39 percent. Operating income missed by 9 percent.
Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
Analyst signal
1 upgrade, 1 target raise, 3 target cuts.
Earnings quality
Gross margin down 0.8 points. Operating margin down 0.6 points. Positive free cash flow.

Earnings Call Summary

The company delivered strong first quarter results with 4 percent organic sales growth and 13 percent adjusted EPS growth, beating expectations. Management highlighted accelerating momentum in growth engines, particularly Global High Tech growing over 20 percent and Life Sciences accelerating to 11 percent growth. To address high single digit commodity inflation tied to Middle East energy costs, management implemented an energy surcharge starting April 1, which it expects to fully offset costs by late second quarter.

Guidance Ecolab reaffirmed full year earnings growth of 12 to 15 percent, excluding the CoolIT acquisition impact. Second quarter will be a transition quarter with high single digit commodity cost increases, but the company expects to fully offset those costs by the end of the second quarter through pricing and volume growth. The company expects second half organic sales growth of 6 to 7 percent.

Very weak report. The release materially worsened the forward outlook.

Dividend

Ecolab Inc. pays an annual dividend rate of $2.92, yielding 1.05%. The dividend payout ratio is 37.35%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ecolab Inc.

Recent insider activity at Ecolab shows Benjamin Clark, EVP - Global Supply Chain, bought 1,000 shares at an average price of $263.83 on June 11, 2026. Michel Doukeris purchased 7,750 shares at $258.00 on June 10, 2026. Darrell Brown, Co-COO - Global Markets, made several transactions on June 9, 2026, including buying 10,000 shares at $117.73 and selling 10,000 shares at $260.89.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 27, 2026, UBS upgraded Ecolab Inc. to a 'buy' rating, setting a price target of $325. Jefferies maintained its 'buy' rating with a target of $345 on May 20, 2026. Wells Fargo kept a 'hold' rating with a $260 target on May 19, 2026. Overall, the consensus recommendation is a 'buy', with an average target price of $317.38 among 21 analysts.

About Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc., headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions worldwide. The company operates through segments like Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. It serves various industries, including manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, and hospitality. Led by CEO Christophe Beck, Ecolab employs around 48,000 people.

Bottom Line

Donald J Trump's recent sale of Ecolab Inc. shares is part of the regular disclosures required for public officials. Ecolab remains a significant player in the specialty chemicals sector, attracting interest from both institutional investors and analysts. As always, remember that these filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.