Gross Profit for Ecolab (ECL)
According to Ecolab's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $7.29B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.29B
YoY change
+4.6%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2025)
$7.16B
Cumulative gross profit
$123.26B
Gross Profit history chart for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.16B | +4.6% | ||
| 2024 | $6.84B | +10.8% | ||
| 2023 | $6.18B | +14.0% | ||
| 2022 | $5.42B | +3.8% | ||
| 2021 | $5.22B | +6.6% | ||
| 2020 | $4.90B | -11.4% | ||
| 2019 | $5.53B | -8.8% | ||
| 2018 | $6.06B | +3.9% | ||
| 2017 | $5.83B | -7.5% | ||
| 2016 | $6.30B | -1.0% | ||
| 2015 | $6.37B | -3.7% | ||
| 2014 | $6.61B | +9.1% | ||
| 2013 | $6.06B | +11.2% | ||
| 2012 | $5.45B | +61.8% | ||
| 2011 | $3.37B | +9.3% | ||
| 2010 | $3.08B | +5.2% | ||
| 2009 | $2.93B | -2.2% | ||
| 2008 | $3.00B | +7.8% | ||
| 2007 | $2.78B | +12.0% | ||
| 2006 | $2.48B | +8.5% | ||
| 2005 | $2.29B | +6.3% | ||
| 2004 | $2.15B | +12.2% | ||
| 2003 | $1.92B | +11.7% | ||
| 2002 | $1.72B | +35.6% | ||
| 2001 | $1.27B | -8.8% | ||
| 2000 | $1.39B | +8.6% | ||
| 1999 | $1.28B | +10.2% | ||
| 1998 | $1.16B | +13.7% | ||
| 1997 | $1.02B | +12.7% | ||
| 1996 | $904.60M | +11.2% | ||
| 1995 | $813.80M | +9.8% | ||
| 1994 | $741.40M | +14.4% | ||
| 1993 | $647.90M | +5.9% | ||
| 1992 | $611.80M | +11.1% | ||
| 1991 | $550.50M | -31.5% | ||
| 1990 | $803.50M | +9.9% | ||
| 1989 | $730.80M | +7.1% | ||
| 1988 | $682.10M | +14.9% | ||
| 1987 | $593.90M | +30.3% | ||
| 1986 | $455.80M | — |
Gross Profit 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
The 2025 reading of Ecolab (ECL) gross profit is $7.16B – edged up 4.6% year-over-year.
Ecolab gross profit has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +7.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The highest annual gross profit of $7.16B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $455.80M in 1986.
Within Basic Materials, Ecolab (ECL) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $9.30B.
Ecolab Gross Profit by Year
Ecolab Gross Profit 2025: $7.16B
Ecolab gross profit in 2025 was $7.16B, edged up 4.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ecolab Gross Profit 2024: $6.84B
Ecolab gross profit in 2024 was $6.84B, grew 10.8% from 2023.
Ecolab Gross Profit 2023: $6.18B
Ecolab gross profit in 2023 was $6.18B, grew 14.0% from 2022.
Ecolab Gross Profit 2022: $5.42B
Ecolab gross profit in 2022 was $5.42B, edged up 3.8% from 2021.
Ecolab Gross Profit 2021: $5.22B
Ecolab gross profit in 2021 was $5.22B.
See more financial history for Ecolab (ECL).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Ecolab, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $14.73B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $11.54B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $11.51B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $11.00B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.61B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.95B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.92B | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $3.78B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Ecolab (ECL) is $7.29B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ecolab gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab (ECL) gross profit changed +4.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ecolab gross profit?
- Ecolab (ECL) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ecolab gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Ecolab gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.16B in 2025.
What was Ecolab gross profit in 2024?
- Ecolab (ECL) gross profit in 2024 was $6.84B.
What was Ecolab gross profit in 2025?
- Ecolab (ECL) gross profit in 2025 was $7.16B.
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