Ecolab Inc.
Market Cap
$78.3B
Global Rank
#195
All-Time High
$81.5B
2026-08-27
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 47% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.3% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #194 Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited ($78.9B)
- Just below: #196 Illinois Tool Works Inc. ($78.1B)
- Best year: 1997 (+50%). Worst year: 2022 (-37%).
Ecolab Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ ECL annual filings (2025) โ$16.1B revenue ยท $2.9B operating income ยท $2.1B net income
- โOperating margin: 18.0% on $16.1B in revenue.
- โNet income margin: 12.9% โ $2.1B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $1.9B (11.8% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $13.2B
Total
$13.2B
Capital Expenditures
$1.0B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$1.9B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc., headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, provides products related to water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene, primarily to commercial and industrial customers.
Ecolab Inc. Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78.3B | #195(โ2) | +6.6% |
| 2025 | $73.5B | #193(โ7) | +13.2% |
| 2024 | $64.9B | #200(โ3) | +19.3% |
| 2023 | $54.4B | #203(โ14) | +38.1% |
| 2022 | $39.4B | #217(โ63) | -37.2% |
| 2021 | $62.8B | #154(โ3) | +9.4% |
| 2020 | $57.4B | #151(โ10) | +13.2% |
| 2019 | $50.7B | #141(โ2) | +32.3% |
| 2018 | $38.3B | #139(โ27) | +11.1% |
| 2017 | $34.5B | #166(โ13) | +15.8% |
| 2016 | $29.8B | #153(โ11) | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $28.7B | #142(โ6) | +10.7% |
| 2014 | $25.9B | #148(โ17) | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $25.6B | #131(โ15) | +46.7% |
| 2012 | $17.4B | #146(โ4) | +26.0% |
| 2011 | $13.8B | #150(โ19) | +16.2% |
| 2010 | $11.9B | #169(โ7) | +14.6% |
| 2009 | $10.4B | #176(โ19) | +28.8% |
| 2008 | $8.1B | #157(โ17) | -30.6% |
| 2007 | $11.6B | #174(โ4) | +14.5% |
| 2006 | $10.2B | #170(โ3) | +25.9% |
| 2005 | $8.1B | #167(โ9) | +4.4% |
| 2004 | $7.7B | #158(โ3) | +29.8% |
| 2003 | $6.0B | #161(โ19) | +11.9% |
| 2002 | $5.3B | #142(โ25) | +24.5% |
| 2001 | $4.3B | #167(โ9) | -5.0% |
| 2000 | $4.5B | #158(โ34) | +11.8% |
| 1999 | $4.0B | #124(โ3) | +9.3% |
| 1998 | $3.7B | #121(โ1) | +32.3% |
| 1997 | $2.8B | #120 | +49.6% |
| 1996 | $1.9B | #120(โ1) | +27.7% |
| 1995 | $1.5B | #119(โ13) | +46.8% |
| 1994 | $990.8M | #106 |
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FAQ
What is Ecolab Inc.'s market cap?
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has a market capitalization of $78.3B, making it the #195 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Ecolab Inc.'s highest market cap?
Ecolab Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $81.5B, reached in 2026-08-27. Its highest rank was #195 in 2026.
What sector is Ecolab Inc. in?
Ecolab Inc. is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry. It is based in United States.
How has Ecolab Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
Ecolab Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $78.3B in 2026 to $78.3B today.