ECL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.3% Yield

ECL has a dividend yield of 1.3% and paid 2.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.31%
Payout Ratio 36.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.27%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.34%
Payout FCF 39.6%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 60.30%

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.
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.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 4.6%
Total Return 5y: 27.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
EVK 8,833 M 6.14% 9.37%
BNR 9,378 M 3.70% 6.21%
FPE3 5,344 M 2.65% 6.68%
AKZA 9,687 M 3.51% 4.20%
AI 111,698 M 1.78% 6.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MTX 2,185 M 22.5% 96.2%
IOSP 1,797 M 10.2% 81.6%
AI 111,698 M 9.77% 99.3%
SHW 78,141 M 9.48% 100%
ASH 2,434 M 8.86% 93.5%

ECL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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
2014-03-07 2014-03-11 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A

ECL Dividend FAQ

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) delivers water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions across four global segments-Water, Institutional & Specialty, Pest Elimination, and Life Sciences-serving industries from food processing to pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the company leverages brands such as Ecolab, Kay, Purolite, and Bioquell to sell through field sales teams, corporate accounts, distributors, and dealers.

What is the Dividend Yield of ECL?

As of March 2026, ECL`s dividend yield is 1.31%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.76 USD by the current share price of 262.49.

Does ECL pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, ECL paid a dividend of 2.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-17 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-17.

ECL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ECL for the next payments are between 0.729 (-0.1%) and 0.794 (+8.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.15%.

Will ECL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-17. 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 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 1.34%. If you bought ECL's shares at 205.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.34% 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 1.31% 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 36.6%. 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 60.30%. 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?

Ecolab's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.51% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

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
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%

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: 2026-03-29 03:00