Ecolab (ECL) reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $4.4 billion, up 10% from a year earlier, while organic sales growth accelerated to 5%. Reported net income attributable to Ecolab rose 2% to $534.9 million.
The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.90, up 3%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.09, up 11%. Ecolab raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to a range of $8.05 to $8.25.
- Second-quarter reported operating income increased 7% to $757.9 million.
- Reported gross margin was 44.1%, and reported operating income margin was 17.2%.
- Global High-Tech organic sales grew 29%, while Life Sciences organic sales grew 15%.
- Ecolab expects third-quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $2.13 to $2.23.
- The company repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares during the quarter.
