Capital Expenditures for Ecolab (ECL)
According to Ecolab's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.05B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.05B
YoY change
+5.4%
5Y CAGR
+16.5%
Peak year (2025)
$1.05B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$15.17B
CapEx history chart for Ecolab (ECL) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Ecolab (ECL) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.05B | +5.4% | ||
| 2024 | $994.50M | +28.4% | ||
| 2023 | $774.80M | +8.7% | ||
| 2022 | $712.80M | +10.9% | ||
| 2021 | $643.00M | +31.5% | ||
| 2020 | $489.00M | -33.1% | ||
| 2019 | $731.30M | -13.7% | ||
| 2018 | $847.10M | -2.5% | ||
| 2017 | $868.60M | +14.8% | ||
| 2016 | $756.80M | -7.2% | ||
| 2015 | $815.20M | +2.7% | ||
| 2014 | $793.90M | +19.9% | ||
| 2013 | $662.30M | +9.0% | ||
| 2012 | $607.50M | +66.0% | ||
| 2011 | $366.00M | +22.9% | ||
| 2010 | $297.70M | +0.1% | ||
| 2009 | $297.30M | -24.6% | ||
| 2008 | $394.50M | +9.1% | ||
| 2007 | $361.50M | +12.6% | ||
| 2006 | $320.94M | +19.4% | ||
| 2005 | $268.78M | -2.6% | ||
| 2004 | $275.87M | +30.1% | ||
| 2003 | $212.03M | -0.3% | ||
| 2002 | $212.76M | +34.7% | ||
| 2001 | $157.94M | +5.3% | ||
| 2000 | $150.01M | -21.7% | ||
| 1999 | $191.60M | +2.0% | ||
| 1998 | $187.80M | +54.3% | ||
| 1997 | $121.70M | +9.1% | ||
| 1996 | $111.50M | +1.5% | ||
| 1995 | $109.90M | +24.2% | ||
| 1994 | $88.50M | +32.1% | ||
| 1993 | $67.00M | +17.1% | ||
| 1992 | $57.20M | +10.0% | ||
| 1991 | $52.00M | -19.0% | ||
| 1990 | $64.20M | +3.5% | ||
| 1989 | $62.00M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Ecolab's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Ecolab (ECL) reported capital expenditures of $1.05B – grew 5.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Ecolab capital expenditures produced a CAGR of +16.5% – sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$1.05B stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2025, against a low of $52.00M during 1991.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Ecolab (ECL) ranks 8th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.80B.
Ecolab Capital Expenditures by Year
Ecolab Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.05B
Ecolab capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.05B, grew 5.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ecolab Capital Expenditures 2024: $994.50M
Ecolab capital expenditures in 2024 was $994.50M, grew 28.4% from 2023.
Ecolab Capital Expenditures 2023: $774.80M
Ecolab capital expenditures in 2023 was $774.80M, grew 8.7% from 2022.
Ecolab Capital Expenditures 2022: $712.80M
Ecolab capital expenditures in 2022 was $712.80M, grew 10.9% from 2021.
Ecolab Capital Expenditures 2021: $643.00M
Ecolab capital expenditures in 2021 was $643.00M.
See more financial history for Ecolab (ECL).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Ecolab, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $7.02B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Ecolab (ECL) is $1.05B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Ecolab capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab (ECL) capital expenditures changed +5.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ecolab capital expenditures?
- Ecolab (ECL) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +16.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ecolab capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Ecolab capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.05B in 2025.
What was Ecolab capital expenditures in 2024?
- Ecolab (ECL) capital expenditures in 2024 was $994.50M.
What was Ecolab capital expenditures in 2025?
- Ecolab (ECL) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.05B.
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