ECL Dividend History & Analysis | 1% Yield

ECL has a dividend yield of 1% and paid 2.68 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.04%
Payout Ratio 36.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.27%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.36%
Payout FCF 46.7%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 64.78%

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: 15.7%
Total Return 5y: 43.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Specialty Chemicals

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ACT 1,900 M 1.42% 8.97%
FPE 5,720 M 3.47% 3.82%
FPE3 5,591 M 2.65% 2.87%
PPG 25,425 M 2.60% 2.78%
RPM 14,037 M 2.32% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ACT 1,900 M 23.7% 95.2%
MTX 2,107 M 22.5% 96.2%
BNR 8,734 M 11.7% 99.7%
IOSP 1,975 M 10.2% 81.6%
ASH 2,898 M 8.86% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Specialty Chemicals

ACT
AlzChem
 1.42% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.22%
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
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A

ECL Dividend FAQ

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is a diversified provider of water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions operating through four reportable segments: Global Industrial, Global Institutional & Specialty, Global Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Global Pest Elimination. The company serves a broad customer base-from manufacturing and petrochemicals to foodservice, hospitals, and commercial pest-control-using a mix of direct field sales, corporate account teams, and distributor networks. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab is classified under the Specialty Chemicals sub-industry.

What is the Dividend Yield of ECL?

As of January 2026, ECL`s dividend yield is 1.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.68 USD by the current share price of 282.83.

Does ECL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ECL paid a dividend of 2.68 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-16 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 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-16.

ECL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ECL for the next 4 payments are between 0.601 (-17.7%) and 0.616 (-15.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ECL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.73 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-16. 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 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 1.36%. If you bought ECL's shares at 197.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.68 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.36% 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 1.04% 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 36.9%. 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 64.78%. 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% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

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
2011 242,000,000
2012 299,000,000 +23.55%
2013 305,000,000 +2.01%
2014 306,000,000 +0.33%
2015 301,000,000 -1.63%
2016 297,000,000 -1.33%
2017 294,000,000 -1.01%
2018 293,000,000 -0.34%
2019 293,000,000
2020 290,000,000 -1.02%
2021 289,000,000 -0.34%
2022 287,000,000 -0.69%
2023 287,000,000
2024 287,000,000

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: 2026-01-25 02:18