Ecolab Stock Drops 1.17% as Trading Volume Plummets to 338th Position

On May 13, 2025, Ecolab (ECL) experienced a significant decline, with its stock price dropping by 1.17%. The trading volume for the day was 3.25 billion, marking a 35.34% decrease from the previous day. This placed Ecolab at the 338th position in terms of trading volume for the day.

Ecolab reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a revenue of US$3.70 billion, which is a 1.5% decrease from the same period last year. The net income for the quarter was US$402.5 million, down 2.3% from the previous year. The profit margin remained stable at 11%, while the earnings per share (EPS) decreased to US$1.42 from US$1.44 in the first quarter of 2024.

Despite the revenue being in line with analyst estimates, the EPS missed expectations by 3.8%. Looking ahead, Ecolab's revenue is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 4.9% over the next three years, slightly higher than the 4.2% growth forecast for the US chemicals industry.

Ecolab's share price has remained relatively unchanged over the past week, indicating a stable market sentiment despite the recent earnings report. However, investors should be aware of potential risks, as Ecolab has two warning signs that could impact its future performance.