Ecolab (ECL) Q2 FY26 earnings call

Earnings call· Jun 2026 (Q2 FY26)· Materials· Jul 28, 2026

Source: earnings call transcript

Ecolab delivered a strong second quarter, driven by accelerating organic sales and robust performance from its growth engines, particularly Global High-Tech following the CoolIT acquisition. The company successfully navigated rising commodity costs through effective pricing strategies, stabilizing gross margins and raising its full-year EPS outlook. Management remains committed to its 2027 operating margin target, with a strategic focus on high-growth, high-margin businesses and continued investment in innovation.

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ECL operating KPIs by quarter

ECL operating KPIs stated on its earnings calls, by fiscal quarter
KPI	Dec 2024 Q4 FY24	Mar 2025 Q1 FY25	Mar 2026 Q1 FY26	Change vs prior quarter
Connected devices Ecolab Digital	100K Well, we get lease or rent for our devices and we have 100,000 of those connections around the world. Source: earnings call transcript	100K But when you think about it, we have 100,000 devices that are connected today. Source: earnings call transcript	~700K We have roughly 700,000 smart devices that have been implemented so far. Source: earnings call transcript	—

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