Ecolab Net Income

The latest net income for ECL is $2.1B as of September 2026. That compares with $2B in the prior-year period — up 4.9% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of $640B. Investors often review this figure alongside Ecolab's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, ECL's net income moved from $2B to $2.1B — a 4.9% year-over-year increase. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Ecolab's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Materials companies, ECL currently prints $2.1B for net income, while the sector average sits near $640B. That is roughly 99.7% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Ecolab's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A net income figure of $2.1B for ECL is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Materials average is about $640B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting ECL's net income ($2.1B), review year-over-year change from $2B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.