Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) Sells Ecolab (ECL) Stock

Senator John Boozman, a member of the U.S. Senate, sold shares of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) on May 15, 2026. The transaction was valued between $1,001 and $15,000, according to the STOCK Act report filed on June 16, 2026.

Ecolab Inc. Stock Down 4.2%

Shares of Ecolab Inc. are trading on the NYSE under the ticker ECL. The stock recently traded near $268.58, with a market capitalization of approximately $75.59 billion. Ecolab has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.34 and a forward P/E of 27.97, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The company's beta, a measure of stock volatility, stands at 0.913. Ecolab's stock has ranged from a low of $243.15 to a high of $309.27 over the past 52 weeks, with a 50-day moving average of $260.94 and a 200-day moving average of $270.36.

Other Institutional Activity in Ecolab

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Ecolab by 217,941 shares, bringing its total to 22,807,096 shares valued at about $6.07 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added a substantial 16,522,569 shares, reaching a total of 16,522,569 shares worth approximately $4.40 billion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. also increased its position, adding 1,040,319 shares to hold 11,662,354 shares valued at $3.06 billion. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley reduced its stake by 92,061 shares, ending with 7,791,023 shares valued at $2.07 billion.

Recent Earnings

Ecolab reported revenue of $16.45 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 10%. The company's net margin stands at 12.8%, with a return on equity (ROE) of 22.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $7.39. Ecolab is scheduled to announce its next earnings on July 28, 2026.

Dividend

Ecolab pays an annual dividend rate of $2.92, yielding 1.09% based on its current share price. The dividend payout ratio, which shows the proportion of earnings paid out as dividends, is 37.35%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ecolab Inc.

Insider activity at Ecolab saw several transactions in June 2026. On June 11, EVP of Global Supply Chain, Benjamin Clark, bought 1,000 shares at an average price of $263.83. On June 10, Michel Doukeris purchased 7,750 shares at $258.00. On June 9, Darrell Brown, Co-COO of Global Markets, executed several transactions, buying 10,000 shares at $117.73 and selling 10,000 shares at $260.89. On May 27, Suzanne Vautrinot sold 1,004 shares at $264.98.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 27, 2026, UBS upgraded Ecolab to a 'buy' rating with a price target of $325. Jefferies maintained its 'buy' rating with a target of $345 on May 20, while Wells Fargo held a 'hold' rating with a $260 target on May 19. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating with an average price target of $317.14.

About Ecolab

Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. The company operates in the specialty chemicals industry, providing products and services across four segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. Ecolab is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and led by CEO Christophe Beck. The company employs approximately 48,000 people worldwide.

Bottom Line

Senator Boozman's recent sale of Ecolab shares offers insight into political figures' financial activities, with the transaction reported as part of the STOCK Act. Ecolab remains a significant player in the specialty chemicals sector, with a solid market position and strong analyst support. Investors often track these transactions for potential insights, but it's important to remember that these reports are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.