Ecolab (ECL, $161.85) beats Q4 earnings expectations; analysts raise price targets

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ECL as a result. In 43 of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ECL just turned positive on October 05, 2026. Looking at past instances where ECL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 27 of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

ECL moved above its 50-day moving average on October 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a +1.34% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ECL advanced for three days, in 175 of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The 10-day moving average for ECL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 14, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 10 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 71%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ECL declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 53%.

The Aroon Indicator for ECL entered a downward trend on October 08, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 42 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ECL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 83 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (7.812) is normal, around the industry mean (6.363). P/E Ratio (37.615) is within average values for comparable stocks, (209.940). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.525) is also within normal values, averaging (1.548). Dividend Yield (0.010) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.621) is also within normal values, averaging (48.960).