ECL dividend stats
vs. Basic Materials sector
Dividend yield
ECL has a dividend yield of 0.96% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Basic Materials sector average of 2.15%, Ecolab's dividend yield is 55% lower. Historically ECL's dividend yield has averaged at 1.1% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
Dividend history
Ecolab has been paying dividends since 1994. ECL has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 11% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 0.8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.65 | 0.96% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.65 | 0.96% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.57 | 0.91% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.57 | 0.92% |
| Mar 18, 2024 | $0.57 | 0.96% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.57 | 1.1% |
| Sep 18, 2023 | $0.53 | 1.21% |
Ecolab dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ECL has a payout ratio of 32.8% which is lower than the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Basic Materials sector average of 58.6%, Ecolab's payout ratio is 44% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ECL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLX Clorox Co | 3.3% | $4.86 | 132.1% |
| MOS Mosaic Co | 3.15% | $0.85 | 154.5% |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 2.46% | $2.69 | 56.4% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.36% | $4.03 | 62.5% |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 2.08% | $1.55 | 92.3% |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 2.06% | $1.6 | 168.4% |
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 1.81% | $10.25 | 21.3% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.04% | $1.15 | 47.9% |
| ECL Ecolab Inc | 0.96% | $2.44 | 32.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ecolab pay a dividend?
Yes, Ecolab has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was ECL's last dividend?
Ecolab's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 18, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.65 per share.
How much dividend does Ecolab pay (per share)?
ECL's annualized dividend per share is $2.44.
What is Ecolab's dividend yield?
Ecolab's current dividend yield is 0.96%.
How often does Ecolab pay dividends?
Ecolab pays dividends quarterly.
What is Ecolab's dividend payout ratio?
Ecolab's dividend payout ratio is 32.8%.
Does Ecolab pay a good dividend?
Ecolab's dividend yield is less than the Basic Materials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.