What is the current annual payout ratio of ECL?

As of today, ECL annual payout ratio is 36.00%

What is 1-year change in ECL annual payout ratio?

ECL annual payout ratio is up +15.53% year-over-year

What is 3-year change in ECL annual payout ratio?

ECL annual payout ratio is down -33.77% over the past 3 years

How far is ECL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?

ECL annual payout ratio is currently -93.71% below its historical high of 572.23% set on December 31, 1989

How does ECL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

ECL annual payout ratio is higher than 87.27% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is ECL next annual earnings release?

As of today, the next annual earnings release for ECL has not been scheduled

What is ECL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

What is the current TTM payout ratio of ECL?

As of today, ECL TTM payout ratio is 36.81%

What is ECL TTM payout ratio most recent change?

ECL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 11, 2026

What is 1-year change in ECL TTM payout ratio?

ECL TTM payout ratio is up +15.00% year-over-year

How far is ECL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?

ECL TTM payout ratio is currently -94.65% below its historical high of 688.00% set on March 13, 1990

How does ECL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

ECL TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.38% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is ECL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for ECL is on April 28, 2026

What is ECL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of ECL?

As of today, ECL quarterly payout ratio is 33.27%

What is ECL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?

ECL quarterly payout ratio was up +6.40% on December 31, 2025

What is 1-year change in ECL quarterly payout ratio?

ECL quarterly payout ratio is down -1.16% year-over-year

How far is ECL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?

ECL quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.03% below its historical high of 138.78% set on March 31, 2012

How does ECL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?

ECL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.75% of companies in Basic Materials sector

When is ECL next earnings release?

The next earnings release for ECL is on April 28, 2026

What is ECL next ex-dividend date?

The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Payout Ratio History & Chart Since 1980

Annual Payout Ratio

36.00%4.84%+15.53%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ECL annual payout ratio is 36.00%, up +15.53% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: ECL annual payout ratio is down -33.77% over the past 3 years, down -36.79% over the past 5 years
All-Time High Comparison: ECL annual payout ratio is currently -93.71% below its historical high of 572.23% set on December 31, 1989
3-Year Low Comparison: ECL annual payout ratio is +15.53% above its 3-year low of 31.16% reached on December 31, 2024
Sector Comparison: ECL annual payout ratio is higher than 87.27% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Payout Ratio Chart

Performance

ECL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1Y	3Y	5Y	15Y
	Dec 31, 25	36.00%	+15.5%	-33.8%	-36.8%	+31.4%
	Dec 31, 25	33.27%	-1.2%	-43.2%	-27.0%	+22.0%
	Mar 11, 26	36.81%	+15.0%	-31.9%	+181.8%	+24.9%
Price	Mar 11, 26	$277.00	+8.6%	+75.2%	+29.0%	+469.3%
Annual Dividend Yield	Mar 11, 26	0.97%	+5.4%	-25.4%	+10.2%	-26.5%
	Dec 31, 25	$753.60M	+13.4%	+25.0%	+34.4%	+417.9%
Annual Dividend Per Share	Dec 31, 25	$2.68	+13.6%	+30.1%	+41.8%	+318.8%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.90B	+4.7%	+77.0%	+38.9%	+191.8%
Annual Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$16.08B	+2.2%	+13.3%	+36.4%	+164.1%
Annual EPS	Dec 31, 25	$7.28	-1.3%	+91.1%	+273.3%	+226.3%

Payout Ratio Highs

ECL Annual Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
3Y	54.36%	N/A	-33.8%
5Y	56.95%	N/A	-36.8%
All	572.23%	Dec 31, 89	-93.7%

Payout Ratio Lows

ECL Annual Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
3Y	31.16%	Dec 31, 24	+15.5%
5Y	31.16%	Dec 31, 24	+15.5%
All	22.40%	Dec 31, 13	+60.7%

Payout Ratio History

Year	Value	Change
2025	36.00%	+15.5%
2024	31.16%	-29.7%
2023	44.31%	-18.5%
2022	54.36%	+9.8%
2021	49.51%	-13.1%
2020	56.95%	+48.6%
2019	38.32%	+11.2%
2018	34.47%	+16.6%
2017	29.55%	-13.8%
2016	34.28%	-13.0%
2015	39.39%	+39.8%
2014	28.18%	+25.8%
2013	22.40%	-48.8%
2012	43.75%	+24.4%
2011	35.16%	+28.3%
2010	27.40%	-13.5%
2009	31.69%	+10.5%
2008	28.68%	+7.5%
2007	26.69%	-2.8%
2006	27.45%	-2.3%
2005	28.11%	-3.6%
2004	29.15%	+7.2%
2003	27.19%	-17.2%

Year	Value	Change
2002	32.84%	-7.0%
2001	35.32%	+19.5%
2000	29.56%	-4.4%
1999	30.91%	-2.5%
1998	31.71%	+2.5%
1997	30.95%	-2.9%
1996	31.89%	-4.5%
1995	33.38%	+1.3%
1994	32.94%	+4.0%
1993	31.66%	-7.4%
1992	34.20%	-13.5%
1991	39.56%	-12.9%
1990	45.40%	-92.1%
1989	572.23%	+1,352.0%
1988	39.41%	+1.5%
1987	38.83%	+17.4%
1986	33.08%	-7.9%
1985	35.93%	-7.3%
1984	38.74%	-24.6%
1983	51.40%	+20.4%
1982	42.68%	-9.5%
1981	47.17%	+4.7%
1980	45.07%	-

FAQ

What is the current annual payout ratio of ECL?
As of today, ECL annual payout ratio is 36.00%
What is 1-year change in ECL annual payout ratio?
ECL annual payout ratio is up +15.53% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in ECL annual payout ratio?
ECL annual payout ratio is down -33.77% over the past 3 years
How far is ECL annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
ECL annual payout ratio is currently -93.71% below its historical high of 572.23% set on December 31, 1989
How does ECL annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
ECL annual payout ratio is higher than 87.27% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is ECL next annual earnings release?
As of today, the next annual earnings release for ECL has not been scheduled
What is ECL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

TTM Payout Ratio

36.81%0.00%0.00%

March 11, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ECL TTM payout ratio is 36.81%, unchanged on March 11, 2026
Historical Performance: ECL TTM payout ratio is up +15.00% year-over-year, down -31.92% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: ECL TTM payout ratio is currently -94.65% below its historical high of 688.00% set on March 13, 1990
3-Year Low Comparison: ECL TTM payout ratio is +19.09% above its 3-year low of 30.91% reached on June 14, 2024
Sector Comparison: ECL TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.38% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Performance

ECL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Mar 11, 26	36.81%	-1.6%	+15.0%	-31.9%	+181.8%
	Dec 31, 25	33.27%	+6.4%	-1.2%	-43.2%	-27.0%
	Dec 31, 25	36.00%	–	+15.5%	-33.8%	-36.8%
Price	Mar 11, 26	$277.00	+5.1%	+8.6%	+75.2%	+29.0%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 11, 26	0.97%	-2.0%	+5.4%	-25.4%	+10.2%
	Dec 31, 25	$753.60M	+3.8%	+13.4%	+25.0%	+34.4%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 11, 26	$2.68	+3.1%	+13.6%	+30.1%	+41.8%
	Dec 31, 25	$1.90B	+22.6%	+4.7%	+77.0%	+38.9%
TTM Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$16.08B	+1.2%	+2.2%	+13.3%	+36.4%
TTM EPS	Dec 31, 25	$7.28	+4.7%	-1.2%	+91.1%	+273.4%

TTM Payout Ratio Highs

ECL TTM Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	47.90%	Dec 15, 25	-23.1%
3Y	64.77%	Jun 15, 23	-43.2%
5Y	65.65%	Sep 10, 21	-43.9%
All	688.00%	Mar 13, 90	-94.7%

TTM Payout Ratio Lows

ECL TTM Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	32.01%	Mar 12, 25	+15.0%
3Y	30.91%	Jun 14, 24	+19.1%
5Y	-56.44%	Mar 12, 21	+165.2%
All	-77.00%	Sep 11, 20	+147.8%

TTM Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Mar 2026	36.81%	0.0%
Dec 2025	36.81%	-1.6%
Sep 2025	37.40%	+11.0%
Jun 2025	33.70%	+1.5%
Mar 2025	33.19%	+3.7%
Dec 2024	32.01%	+0.1%
Sep 2024	31.98%	-14.9%
Jun 2024	37.57%	-7.7%
Mar 2024	40.72%	-9.8%
Dec 2023	45.12%	-8.5%
Sep 2023	49.29%	-3.6%
Jun 2023	51.15%	-0.9%
Mar 2023	51.62%	-4.5%
Dec 2022	54.07%	+4.0%
Sep 2022	51.98%	-0.8%
Jun 2022	52.42%	+1.5%
Mar 2022	51.63%	+3.5%
Dec 2021	49.89%	+1.6%
Sep 2021	49.12%	-6.4%
Jun 2021	52.47%	+224.2%
Mar 2021	-42.25%	+6.1%
Dec 2020	-45.01%	+9.7%
Sep 2020	-49.86%	+19.0%
Jun 2020	-61.54%	-274.8%
Mar 2020	35.20%	+1.4%
Dec 2019	34.71%	-1.7%
Sep 2019	35.31%	+0.8%
Jun 2019	35.03%	+1.6%
Mar 2019	34.48%	-0.5%
Dec 2018	34.65%	+15.0%
Sep 2018	30.13%	-0.2%
Jun 2018	30.19%	-1.3%
Mar 2018	30.58%	+2.9%
Dec 2017	29.71%	-10.9%
Sep 2017	33.33%	-0.2%
Jun 2017	33.41%	-1.6%
Mar 2017	33.96%	-0.8%
Dec 2016	34.22%	-12.0%
Sep 2016	38.89%	-10.1%
Jun 2016	43.26%	+5.6%
Mar 2016	40.96%	+1.5%
Dec 2015	40.36%	+14.0%
Sep 2015	35.39%	+13.6%
Jun 2015	31.16%	+5.1%
Mar 2015	29.66%	+0.9%
Dec 2014	29.39%	+0.4%
Sep 2014	29.26%	-1.0%
Jun 2014	29.55%	-5.2%
Mar 2014	31.17%	+1.8%
Dec 2013	30.63%	-0.5%
Sep 2013	30.77%	-3.5%
Jun 2013	31.90%	+0.9%
Mar 2013	31.62%	-10.1%
Dec 2012	35.17%	-15.2%
Sep 2012	41.45%	-4.8%
Jun 2012	43.54%	-1.9%
Mar 2012	44.38%	+17.5%
Dec 2011	37.76%	+15.4%
Sep 2011	32.71%	+7.3%
Jun 2011	30.49%	+3.5%
Mar 2011	29.46%	+3.1%
Dec 2010	28.57%	-0.5%
Sep 2010	28.70%	-4.2%
Jun 2010	29.95%	-4.1%
Mar 2010	31.22%	-6.1%
Dec 2009	33.24%	-6.2%
Sep 2009	35.44%	-4.6%
Jun 2009	37.16%	+11.5%
Mar 2009	33.33%	+12.6%
Dec 2008	29.61%	+8.7%
Sep 2008	27.23%	+0.8%
Jun 2008	27.01%	-3.0%
Mar 2008	27.84%	-0.4%
Dec 2007	27.94%	-3.4%
Sep 2007	28.93%	+1.4%
Jun 2007	28.53%	-1.8%
Mar 2007	29.05%	+0.1%
Dec 2006	29.02%	-1.3%
Sep 2006	29.41%	+0.9%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2006	29.14%	-0.5%
Mar 2006	29.30%	+1.0%
Dec 2005	29.00%	+3.6%
Sep 2005	28.00%	-1.1%
Jun 2005	28.31%	+1.4%
Mar 2005	27.92%	+0.6%
Dec 2004	27.75%	+1.5%
Sep 2004	27.35%	-0.2%
Jun 2004	27.41%	-2.0%
Mar 2004	27.98%	-1.2%
Dec 2003	28.33%	-3.8%
Sep 2003	29.44%	-3.9%
Jun 2003	30.65%	-3.7%
Mar 2003	31.82%	-6.3%
Dec 2002	33.95%	-3.8%
Sep 2002	35.29%	-6.3%
Jun 2002	37.68%	-1.2%
Mar 2002	38.13%	+5.3%
Dec 2001	36.21%	+10.7%
Sep 2001	32.70%	+3.2%
Jun 2001	31.68%	+1.4%
Mar 2001	31.25%	+0.8%
Dec 2000	31.01%	-5.7%
Sep 2000	32.88%	-0.3%
Jun 2000	32.98%	+0.4%
Mar 2000	32.85%	-1.1%
Dec 1999	33.21%	+2.0%
Sep 1999	32.56%	-2.3%
Jun 1999	33.33%	-0.8%
Mar 1999	33.61%	-0.0%
Dec 1998	33.62%	-2.7%
Sep 1998	34.55%	+0.3%
Jun 1998	34.43%	+1.3%
Mar 1998	33.98%	+1.4%
Dec 1997	33.50%	+2.1%
Sep 1997	32.82%	-1.0%
Jun 1997	33.16%	+0.0%
Mar 1997	33.15%	-2.3%
Dec 1996	33.92%	+0.6%
Sep 1996	33.73%	-2.3%
Jun 1996	34.51%	-1.1%
Mar 1996	34.89%	+1.5%
Dec 1995	34.37%	-2.9%
Sep 1995	35.38%	+0.2%
Jun 1995	35.30%	+0.2%
Mar 1995	35.22%	+1.8%
Dec 1994	34.60%	+5.4%
Sep 1994	32.84%	+0.4%
Jun 1994	32.71%	-4.4%
Mar 1994	34.20%	+5.5%
Dec 1993	32.43%	+2.2%
Sep 1993	31.73%	-3.1%
Jun 1993	32.74%	+2.1%
Mar 1993	32.07%	-6.8%
Dec 1992	34.42%	+483.3%
Sep 1992	-8.98%	+1.1%
Jun 1992	-9.08%	+0.5%
Mar 1992	-9.13%	-22.4%
Dec 1991	-7.46%	-105.5%
Sep 1991	134.77%	+32.7%
Jun 1991	101.53%	+13.5%
Mar 1991	89.47%	+156.5%
Dec 1990	34.88%	-70.4%
Sep 1990	117.71%	-35.7%
Jun 1990	183.11%	-44.5%
Mar 1990	330.00%	-40.1%
Dec 1989	550.67%	+599.2%
Sep 1989	78.76%	+4.6%
Jun 1989	75.27%	+20.1%
Mar 1989	62.69%	>+9,900.0%
Dec 1988	0.00%	-100.0%
Dec 1987	14.45%	>+9,900.0%
Jun 1986	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1985	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1984	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1983	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1982	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1981	0.00%	0.0%
Jun 1980	0.00%	-

FAQ

What is the current TTM payout ratio of ECL?
As of today, ECL TTM payout ratio is 36.81%
What is ECL TTM payout ratio most recent change?
ECL TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on March 11, 2026
What is 1-year change in ECL TTM payout ratio?
ECL TTM payout ratio is up +15.00% year-over-year
How far is ECL TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
ECL TTM payout ratio is currently -94.65% below its historical high of 688.00% set on March 13, 1990
How does ECL TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
ECL TTM payout ratio is higher than 88.38% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is ECL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for ECL is on April 28, 2026
What is ECL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

Quarterly Payout Ratio

33.27%2.00%+6.40%

December 31, 2025

Summary

Current Value: As of today, ECL quarterly payout ratio is 33.27%, up +6.40% on December 31, 2025
Historical Performance: ECL quarterly payout ratio is down -1.16% year-over-year, down -43.18% over the past 3 years
All-Time High Comparison: ECL quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.03% below its historical high of 138.78% set on March 31, 2012
3-Year Low Comparison: ECL quarterly payout ratio is +51.92% above its 3-year low of 21.90% reached on September 30, 2024
Sector Comparison: ECL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.75% of companies in Basic Materials sector

Performance

ECL Performance
Metric	Date	Value	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
	Dec 31, 25	33.27%	+6.4%	-1.2%	-43.2%	-27.0%
	Dec 31, 25	36.00%	–	+15.5%	-33.8%	-36.8%
	Mar 11, 26	36.81%	-1.6%	+15.0%	-31.9%	+181.8%
Price	Mar 11, 26	$277.00	+5.1%	+8.6%	+75.2%	+29.0%
TTM Dividend Yield	Mar 11, 26	0.97%	-2.0%	+5.4%	-25.4%	+10.2%
	Dec 31, 25	$189.20M	+2.6%	+17.2%	+19.9%	+36.1%
TTM Dividend Per Share	Mar 11, 26	$2.68	+3.1%	+13.6%	+30.1%	+41.8%
	Dec 31, 25	$758.00M	+43.1%	+86.2%	+15.5%	+44.9%
Quarterly Revenue	Dec 31, 25	$4.20B	+0.7%	+4.8%	+14.3%	+36.9%
Quarterly EPS	Dec 31, 25	$1.98	-3.2%	+19.9%	+114.5%	+90.8%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs

ECL Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1Y	47.23%	Mar 31, 25	-29.6%
3Y	66.23%	Mar 31, 23	-49.8%
5Y	88.15%	Mar 31, 22	-62.3%
All	138.78%	Mar 31, 12	-76.0%

Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows

ECL Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1Y	31.27%	Sep 30, 25	+6.4%
3Y	21.90%	Sep 30, 24	+51.9%
5Y	21.90%	Sep 30, 24	+51.9%
All	-300.00%	Mar 31, 90	+111.1%

Quarterly Payout Ratio History

Month	Value	Change
Dec 2025	33.27%	+6.4%
Sep 2025	31.27%	-12.1%
Jun 2025	35.57%	-24.7%
Mar 2025	47.23%	+40.3%
Dec 2024	33.66%	+53.7%
Sep 2024	21.90%	-34.5%
Jun 2024	33.43%	-20.5%
Mar 2024	42.05%	+11.7%
Dec 2023	37.66%	+0.1%
Sep 2023	37.62%	-16.6%
Jun 2023	45.09%	-31.9%
Mar 2023	66.23%	+13.1%
Dec 2022	58.55%	+42.2%
Sep 2022	41.16%	-11.9%
Jun 2022	46.72%	-47.0%
Mar 2022	88.15%	+92.4%
Dec 2021	45.82%	+7.6%
Sep 2021	42.57%	-4.6%
Jun 2021	44.61%	-40.2%
Mar 2021	74.66%	+63.8%
Dec 2020	45.59%	-18.0%
Sep 2020	55.60%	-45.8%
Jun 2020	102.53%	+108.8%
Mar 2020	49.11%	+43.5%
Dec 2019	34.23%	+10.6%
Sep 2019	30.96%	-22.3%
Jun 2019	39.85%	-15.3%
Mar 2019	47.07%	+49.9%
Dec 2018	31.41%	+16.2%
Sep 2018	27.04%	-25.8%
Jun 2018	36.45%	-26.7%
Mar 2018	49.72%	+138.7%
Dec 2017	20.83%	-23.1%
Sep 2017	27.08%	-26.9%
Jun 2017	37.02%	-15.9%
Mar 2017	44.00%	+58.9%
Dec 2016	27.69%	-1.7%
Sep 2016	28.17%	-32.3%
Jun 2016	41.58%	-10.7%
Mar 2016	46.55%	+4.7%
Dec 2015	44.46%	+12.2%
Sep 2015	39.62%	+19.1%
Jun 2015	33.26%	-21.6%
Mar 2015	42.40%	+70.2%
Dec 2014	24.91%	+6.3%
Sep 2014	23.44%	-14.5%
Jun 2014	27.43%	-37.9%
Mar 2014	44.16%	+71.6%
Dec 2013	25.73%	+11.0%
Sep 2013	23.18%	-26.3%
Jun 2013	31.46%	+1,023.6%
Mar 2013	2.80%	-94.8%
Dec 2012	53.86%	+116.2%
Sep 2012	24.91%	-23.5%
Jun 2012	32.55%	-76.5%
Mar 2012	138.78%	+203.5%
Dec 2011	45.72%	+71.9%
Sep 2011	26.60%	-17.3%
Jun 2011	32.17%	-25.7%
Mar 2011	43.28%	+58.7%
Dec 2010	27.28%	+31.3%
Sep 2010	20.77%	-26.5%
Jun 2010	28.26%	-26.5%
Mar 2010	38.45%	+34.7%
Dec 2009	28.55%	+25.2%
Sep 2009	22.80%	-32.1%
Jun 2009	33.57%	-41.3%
Mar 2009	57.19%	+42.1%
Dec 2008	40.25%	+58.2%
Sep 2008	25.44%	+9.8%
Jun 2008	23.17%	-25.5%
Mar 2008	31.10%	+25.1%
Dec 2007	24.87%	+0.5%
Sep 2007	24.74%	-4.9%

Month	Value	Change
Jun 2007	26.02%	-19.4%
Mar 2007	32.29%	+12.0%
Dec 2006	28.84%	+26.5%
Sep 2006	22.79%	-16.2%
Jun 2006	27.21%	-17.0%
Mar 2006	32.77%	+3.4%
Dec 2005	31.68%	+46.9%
Sep 2005	21.57%	-21.8%
Jun 2005	27.57%	-15.3%
Mar 2005	32.54%	+12.3%
Dec 2004	28.98%	+33.6%
Sep 2004	21.69%	-17.5%
Jun 2004	26.30%	-15.7%
Mar 2004	31.20%	+12.1%
Dec 2003	27.83%	+28.7%
Sep 2003	21.62%	-23.2%
Jun 2003	28.15%	-17.3%
Mar 2003	34.05%	-0.4%
Dec 2002	34.19%	+41.3%
Sep 2002	24.20%	-28.1%
Jun 2002	33.68%	-31.4%
Mar 2002	49.11%	+13.1%
Dec 2001	43.43%	+50.0%
Sep 2001	28.95%	-15.9%
Jun 2001	34.44%	-8.1%
Mar 2001	37.48%	+41.5%
Dec 2000	26.48%	+3.6%
Sep 2000	25.56%	-20.4%
Jun 2000	32.13%	-11.8%
Mar 2000	36.44%	+13.8%
Dec 1999	32.03%	+29.6%
Sep 1999	24.71%	-21.3%
Jun 1999	31.39%	-18.8%
Mar 1999	38.68%	+23.3%
Dec 1998	31.36%	-76.9%
Sep 1998	135.50%	+317.6%
Jun 1998	32.45%	-19.0%
Mar 1998	40.08%	+32.6%
Dec 1997	30.23%	+17.7%
Sep 1997	25.68%	-18.0%
Jun 1997	31.31%	-21.1%
Mar 1997	39.69%	+34.0%
Dec 1996	29.61%	+16.8%
Sep 1996	25.35%	-22.3%
Jun 1996	32.61%	-29.8%
Mar 1996	46.43%	+43.9%
Dec 1995	32.27%	+20.6%
Sep 1995	26.76%	-18.8%
Jun 1995	32.95%	-28.7%
Mar 1995	46.20%	+36.0%
Dec 1994	33.98%	+30.5%
Sep 1994	26.04%	-18.1%
Jun 1994	31.80%	-29.2%
Mar 1994	44.94%	+61.2%
Dec 1993	27.88%	+6.5%
Sep 1993	26.18%	-33.7%
Jun 1993	39.47%	+11.9%
Mar 1993	35.26%	+19.2%
Dec 1992	29.57%	+8.6%
Sep 1992	27.23%	-29.2%
Jun 1992	38.46%	-21.7%
Mar 1992	49.11%	+2,384.2%
Dec 1991	-2.15%	-110.6%
Sep 1991	20.37%	-50.7%
Jun 1991	41.33%	+303.9%
Mar 1991	-20.27%	-160.1%
Dec 1990	33.72%	+36.0%
Sep 1990	24.79%	-35.3%
Jun 1990	38.31%	+112.8%
Mar 1990	-300.00%	-1,193.1%
Dec 1989	-23.20%	-192.8%
Sep 1989	25.00%	-32.4%
Jun 1989	36.97%	+163.3%
Mar 1989	-58.44%	-

FAQ

What is the current quarterly payout ratio of ECL?
As of today, ECL quarterly payout ratio is 33.27%
What is ECL quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
ECL quarterly payout ratio was up +6.40% on December 31, 2025
What is 1-year change in ECL quarterly payout ratio?
ECL quarterly payout ratio is down -1.16% year-over-year
How far is ECL quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
ECL quarterly payout ratio is currently -76.03% below its historical high of 138.78% set on March 31, 2012
How does ECL quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
ECL quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.75% of companies in Basic Materials sector
When is ECL next earnings release?
The next earnings release for ECL is on April 28, 2026
What is ECL next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for ECL is March 16, 2026

Payout Ratio Formula

Payout Ratio =

Dividend Per Share

EPS

× 100%

Data Sources & References

ECL Official Website www.ecolab.com
Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31462/000110465926012358/0001104659-26-012358-index.htm
Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31462/000110465926012358/0001104659-26-012358-index.htm
ECL Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/ECL
ECL Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/ecl