ECL Stock Up 6% after 7-Day Win Streak
Ecolab (ECL) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6% return. The company has gained about $4.6 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $78 Bil. The stock remains 18.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 9.6% for the S&P 500.
ECL provides water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services across industrial, institutional, healthcare, and life sciences sectors globally. After this rally, is ECL still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell ECL.
Comparing ECL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ECL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | ECL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 6.0% | 3.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 9.0% | 10.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 18.6% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -37.1% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has ECL behaved after prior drops? See ECL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 84 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 40 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 43 | 25 |
| 4D | 23 | 14 |
| 5D | 10 | 0 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 84 | 40 |
Key Financials for Ecolab (ECL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.3 Bil | $15.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.1 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.4 Bil | $2.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.7 Bil | $4.0 Bil |
| Operating Income | $584.8 Mil | $734.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $402.5 Mil | $524.2 Mil |
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