ECL Ecolab dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Ecolab's most recent dividend was on Mar 18, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.65 per share. At an annualized rate of $2.44 per share, the stock yields 0.96%.
Key dates
- ECL last dividend date: Mar 18, 2025
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 2.16%, Ecolab's dividend yield is 56% 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. However since the stock price has gone up by 12% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 0.5%.
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% |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.53 | 1.15% |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.53 | 1.33% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.53 | 1.46% |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.51 | 1.28% |
| Jun 17, 2022 | $0.51 | 1.36% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.51 | 1.2% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $0.51 | 0.84% |
| Sep 13, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.86% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.9% |
| Mar 15, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.88% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.48 | 0.87% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.47 | 0.92% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | $0.47 | 0.94% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $0.47 | 1.12% |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.47 | 0.99% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | $0.46 | 0.96% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.46 | 0.94% |
| Mar 18, 2019 | $0.46 | 0.99% |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.46 | 1.13% |
| Sep 17, 2018 | $0.41 | 1.05% |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.41 | 1.1% |
| Mar 19, 2018 | $0.41 | 1.14% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.41 | 1.12% |
| Sep 18, 2017 | $0.37 | 1.13% |
| Jun 16, 2017 | $0.37 | 1.09% |
| Mar 17, 2017 | $0.37 | 1.15% |
| Dec 16, 2016 | $0.37 | 1.18% |
| Sep 16, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.19% |
| Jun 17, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.16% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.35 | 1.28% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.35 | 1.19% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.33 | 1.2% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | $0.33 | 1.11% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.33 | 1.06% |
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 55.9%, Ecolab's payout ratio is 41% 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 | 3.29% | $4.86 | 132.1% |
| MOS Mosaic Co | 3.17% | $0.85 | 154.5% |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 2.47% | $2.69 | 56.4% |
| PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co | 2.36% | $4.03 | 62.5% |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 2.07% | $1.55 | 92.3% |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 2.07% | $1.6 | 168.4% |
| NEU Newmarket Corp | 1.81% | $10.25 | 21.3% |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 1.05% | $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.