EBITDA for Ecolab (ECL)
According to Ecolab's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $3.28B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
ECL
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.28B
YoY change
-10.0%
5Y CAGR
+9.3%
Peak year (2024)
$3.85B
Cumulative EBITDA
$51.87B
EBITDA history chart for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.46B | -10.0% | ||
| 2024 | $3.85B | +26.7% | ||
| 2023 | $3.03B | +19.2% | ||
| 2022 | $2.55B | +2.9% | ||
| 2021 | $2.47B | +11.4% | ||
| 2020 | $2.22B | -19.2% | ||
| 2019 | $2.75B | -8.9% | ||
| 2018 | $3.02B | +3.2% | ||
| 2017 | $2.92B | +5.2% | ||
| 2016 | $2.78B | +14.8% | ||
| 2015 | $2.42B | -14.4% | ||
| 2014 | $2.83B | +19.0% | ||
| 2013 | $2.37B | +19.7% | ||
| 2012 | $1.98B | +72.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.15B | -1.5% | ||
| 2010 | $1.17B | +15.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.01B | -4.1% | ||
| 2008 | $1.06B | +9.5% | ||
| 2007 | $965.00M | +8.8% | ||
| 2006 | $887.11M | +10.2% | ||
| 2005 | $804.91M | +8.8% | ||
| 2004 | $739.87M | +3.9% | ||
| 2003 | $712.31M | +15.0% | ||
| 2002 | $619.29M | +28.7% | ||
| 2001 | $481.17M | +22.9% | ||
| 2000 | $391.57M | -7.8% | ||
| 1999 | $424.50M | +10.6% | ||
| 1998 | $383.90M | +20.2% | ||
| 1997 | $319.40M | +16.2% | ||
| 1996 | $274.90M | +15.1% | ||
| 1995 | $238.80M | +12.7% | ||
| 1994 | $211.90M | +16.9% | ||
| 1993 | $181.30M | +2.5% | ||
| 1992 | $176.90M | +7.0% | ||
| 1991 | $165.30M | -19.1% | ||
| 1990 | $204.30M | +21.7% | ||
| 1989 | $167.90M | -6.1% | ||
| 1988 | $178.80M | -10.2% | ||
| 1987 | $199.10M | +80.2% | ||
| 1986 | $110.50M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Ecolab's reported income 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
In 2025, Ecolab (ECL) EBITDA totalled $3.46B – declined 10.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Ecolab EBITDA produced a CAGR of +9.3% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2024 and 2025, Ecolab EBITDA declined 10.0%, falling from $3.85B to $3.46B.
2024 marks the peak EBITDA at $3.85B, with the historical low of $110.50M recorded in 1986.
Ecolab (ECL) sits 8th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $8.20B.
Ecolab EBITDA by Year
Ecolab EBITDA 2025: $3.46B
Ecolab EBITDA in 2025 was $3.46B, declined 10.0% below 2024.
Ecolab EBITDA 2024: $3.85B
Ecolab EBITDA in 2024 was $3.85B, grew 26.7% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ecolab EBITDA 2023: $3.03B
Ecolab EBITDA in 2023 was $3.03B, grew 19.2% from 2022.
Ecolab EBITDA 2022: $2.55B
Ecolab EBITDA in 2022 was $2.55B, edged up 2.9% from 2021.
Ecolab EBITDA 2021: $2.47B
Ecolab EBITDA in 2021 was $2.47B.
See more financial history for Ecolab (ECL).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Ecolab, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $13.12B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $12.95B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $8.76B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $8.38B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $8.02B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $6.37B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $4.40B | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $1.34B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Ecolab (ECL) is $3.28B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ecolab EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab (ECL) EBITDA changed -10.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ecolab EBITDA?
- Ecolab (ECL) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +9.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ecolab EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Ecolab EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $3.85B in 2024.
What was Ecolab EBITDA in 2024?
- Ecolab (ECL) EBITDA in 2024 was $3.85B.
What was Ecolab EBITDA in 2025?
- Ecolab (ECL) EBITDA in 2025 was $3.46B.
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