ECL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

ECL has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 3.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.05%
Payout Ratio 36.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.27%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.72%
Payout FCF 41.6%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 60.96%
Ex-Dividend in 26 days: Buy before Jun 16, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
EVK 9,649 M 6.14% 9.76%
BNR 10,307 M 3.70% 6.04%
NEU 6,353 M 1.66% 4.68%
IOSP 1,925 M 2.17% 2.81%
RPM 12,198 M 1.94% 2.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
MTX 2,569 M 22.47% 96.2%
IOSP 1,925 M 10.19% 81.6%
AI 118,847 M 9.77% 99.3%
SHW 74,015 M 9.48% 100.0%
ASH 2,587 M 8.86% 93.5%
ECL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-16 2026-06-16 2026-07-15 0.73 0% N/A
2026-03-17 2026-03-17 2026-04-15 Quarterly 0.73 0% 0.27%
2025-12-16 2025-12-16 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.73 +12.3% 0.28%
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% N/A
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.48 +2.1% N/A
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

ECL Dividend FAQ

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, serving diverse markets including food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial manufacturing. The company operates through four primary segments: Global Water, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Pest Elimination, and Global Life Sciences. Its business model relies on a combination of proprietary chemical technologies, automated dispensing systems, and a large field-service workforce to ensure operational efficiency for commercial clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of ECL?

As of May 2026, ECL's dividend yield is 1.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.49 USD by the current share price of 249.21.

Does ECL pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, ECL paid a dividend of 3.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-16 and the payout was 0.73 USD.

How often does ECL pay dividends?

ECL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ECL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-16.

ECL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ECL for the next payments are between 0.731 (+0.1%) and 0.81 (+11.0%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.24%.

Will ECL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ecolab (ECL) is 2026-06-16.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ECL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ecolab (ECL) is 2026-06-16.

What is the Dividend Growth of ECL?

ECL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.27% 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 1.72%. If you bought ECL's shares at 202.87 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ECL?

ECL Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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 1.05% 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 36.7%. 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 60.96%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ECL Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in ECL's Outstanding Shares?

Ecolab's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.53% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -85.4%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ECL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 9, 2003 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 211,680,000 0%
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 284,200,000 -0.53%
2026 283,700,000 -0.18%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-10 02:15 UTC