Analyst consensus rating

Ecolab Analyst Rating: Buy

ECL is rated Buy by 21 analysts with a $324.67 target. As of 2026-08-18.

Direct answer

Ecolab's consensus rating is Buy.

21 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $324.67.
Forecast evidence checked August 18, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$281.30
Average price target
$324.67
High price target
$360.00
Low price target
$295.00
Low target gap
+4.9%
Target upside
+15.4%
High target gap
+28%
Target range width
23.1%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
21
Evidence date
August 18, 2026
Valid through
August 25, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Ecolab?

Ecolab has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $324.67.

How far are Ecolab's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies +4.9%, while the high target implies +28%.

How many analysts are included in Ecolab's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 21 analysts.

How is Ecolab's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $324.67 is divided by the recorded price of $281.30, then one is subtracted to produce +15.4%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Ecolab's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-18. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-25.