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ECL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

ECL has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 2.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.94%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.60
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.71%
Overall Dividend Rating 54.26%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.38%
Payout Ratio 37.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 9.2% (S&P 500: 18%)
Total Return 5y: 47.7% (S&P 500: 114.1%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
EVK 8,173 M 7.77% 6.99%
FF 178 M 7.16% 5.13%
AVNT 2,780 M 4.15% 4.80%
BNR 8,471 M 4.17% 4.45%
AKZA 12,078 M 3.99% 3.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
ESI 6,275 M 59.1% 98.3%
MTX 1,873 M 19.7% 96.1%
BNR 8,471 M 13.9% 100%
SHW 82,819 M 12.5% 100%
IOSP 1,842 M 10.5% 84.0%

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ECL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.24%
2025-06-17 2025-06-17 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.25%
2025-03-18 2025-03-18 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.26%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.65 14% 0.26%
2024-09-17 2024-09-17 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.23%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.24%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.25%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.57 7.5% 0.29%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.3%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.29%
2023-03-20 2023-03-21 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.53 0% 0.34%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.53 3.9% 0.37%
2022-09-19 2022-09-20 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.33%
2022-06-17 2022-06-21 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.35%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.31%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.51 6.3% 0.22%
2021-09-13 2021-09-14 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.21%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.23%
2021-03-15 2021-03-16 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.22%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.48 2.1% 0.22%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.47 0% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.47 2.2% N/A
2019-09-16 2019-09-17 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-06-17 2019-06-18 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2019-03-18 2019-03-19 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.46 12.2% N/A
2018-09-17 2018-09-18 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-06-18 2018-06-19 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2018-03-19 2018-03-20 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2017-12-18 2017-12-19 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.41 10.8% N/A
2017-09-18 2017-09-19 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-06-16 2017-06-20 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2017-03-17 2017-03-21 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.37 5.7% N/A
2016-09-16 2016-09-20 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2016-04-13 0.35 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.35 6.1% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2015-03-06 2015-03-10 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2014-12-12 2014-12-16 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.33 20% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-06-13 2014-06-17 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-03-07 2014-03-11 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 19.6% N/A
2013-09-13 2013-09-17 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

ECL Dividend FAQ

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) delivers water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions worldwide through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The company’s product portfolio spans water-treatment chemicals, cleaning and sanitizing agents, and pest-control services, sold via field sales teams, corporate accounts, distributors, and dealers.

What is the Dividend Yield of ECL?

As of October 2025, ECL`s dividend yield is 0.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.60 USD by the current share price of 277.23.

Does ECL pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, ECL paid a dividend of 2.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-16 and the payout was 0.65 USD.

How often does ECL pay dividends?

ECL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ECL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-16.

Will ECL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.65 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ecolab (ECL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ECL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ecolab (ECL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ECL?

ECL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.71% per year.
Strong growth: ECL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ECL?

ECL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.38%. If you bought ECL's shares at 187.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.38% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ECL?

ECL Payout Consistency is 96.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ecolab has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ECL have a good Dividend Yield?

ECL`s 0.94% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ECL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ECL is 37.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ECL?

ECL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 54.26%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ECL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ECL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ecolab`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.30% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Ecolab ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2003-06-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 211,680,000
1986 217,040,000 +2.53%
1987 213,976,000 -1.41%
1988 215,800,000 +0.85%
1989 216,470,600 +0.31%
1990 186,956,500 -13.63%
1991 237,777,800 +27.18%
1992 252,500,000 +6.19%
1993 245,263,200 -2.87%
1994 252,381,000 +2.9%
1995 261,333,300 +3.55%
1996 262,000,000 +0.26%
1997 255,000,000 -2.67%
1998 259,259,300 +1.67%
1999 257,888,000 -0.53%
2000 253,924,000 -1.54%
2001 256,812,000 +1.14%
2002 260,448,000 +1.42%
2003 257,025,000 -1.31%
2004 256,272,000 -0.29%
2005 253,540,000 -1.07%
2006 249,700,000 -1.51%
2007 247,000,000 -1.08%
2008 236,100,000 -4.41%
2009 235,400,000 -0.3%
2010 232,000,000 -1.44%
2011 291,500,000 +25.65%
2012 299,900,000 +2.88%
2013 307,500,000 +2.53%
2014 305,600,000 -0.62%
2015 300,600,000 -1.64%
2016 295,500,000 -1.7%
2017 293,600,000 -0.64%
2018 292,200,000 -0.48%
2019 292,600,000 +0.14%
2020 288,700,000 -1.33%
2021 289,500,000 +0.28%
2022 285,800,000 -1.28%
2023 287,100,000 +0.45%
2024 285,700,000 -0.49%
2025 285,400,000 -0.11%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-23 02:28