Operating Income for Ecolab (ECL)
According to Ecolab's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $2.88B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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)
$2.88B
YoY change
+11.5%
5Y CAGR
+11.2%
Peak year (2025)
$2.91B
Cumulative operating income
$37.34B
Operating Income history chart for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Ecolab (ECL) from 1986 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.91B | +11.5% | ||
| 2024 | $2.61B | +20.9% | ||
| 2023 | $2.16B | +34.2% | ||
| 2022 | $1.61B | -4.5% | ||
| 2021 | $1.68B | -1.5% | ||
| 2020 | $1.71B | -10.4% | ||
| 2019 | $1.91B | -3.7% | ||
| 2018 | $1.98B | -9.9% | ||
| 2017 | $2.20B | +9.6% | ||
| 2016 | $2.01B | +1.2% | ||
| 2015 | $1.98B | -1.9% | ||
| 2014 | $2.02B | +13.7% | ||
| 2013 | $1.78B | +16.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.53B | +64.5% | ||
| 2011 | $927.70M | +12.7% | ||
| 2010 | $823.30M | +9.7% | ||
| 2009 | $750.40M | +1.6% | ||
| 2008 | $738.40M | +7.5% | ||
| 2007 | $687.00M | +12.3% | ||
| 2006 | $611.64M | +12.8% | ||
| 2005 | $542.42M | +9.7% | ||
| 2004 | $494.25M | +2.4% | ||
| 2003 | $482.66M | +21.9% | ||
| 2002 | $395.87M | +24.4% | ||
| 2001 | $318.18M | -1.3% | ||
| 2000 | $322.40M | +11.2% | ||
| 1999 | $290.00M | +10.7% | ||
| 1998 | $261.90M | +19.9% | ||
| 1997 | $218.50M | +17.9% | ||
| 1996 | $185.40M | +14.0% | ||
| 1995 | $162.70M | +12.2% | ||
| 1994 | $145.00M | +19.0% | ||
| 1993 | $121.80M | +3.7% | ||
| 1992 | $117.50M | +6.5% | ||
| 1991 | $110.30M | -9.1% | ||
| 1990 | $121.40M | +31.1% | ||
| 1989 | $92.60M | -15.0% | ||
| 1988 | $108.90M | -23.8% | ||
| 1987 | $143.00M | +90.7% | ||
| 1986 | $75.00M | — |
Operating Income 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
Ecolab (ECL) most recent annual operating income stands at $2.91B (2025) – grew 11.5% year-over-year.
Ecolab operating income has grown for 3 consecutive years, with a +11.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
$2.91B stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2025, against a low of $75.00M during 1986.
Ecolab (ECL) sits 8th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $6.31B.
Ecolab Operating Income by Year
Ecolab Operating Income 2025: $2.91B
Ecolab operating income in 2025 was $2.91B, grew 11.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ecolab Operating Income 2024: $2.61B
Ecolab operating income in 2024 was $2.61B, grew 20.9% from 2023.
Ecolab Operating Income 2023: $2.16B
Ecolab operating income in 2023 was $2.16B, surged 34.2% from 2022.
Ecolab Operating Income 2022: $1.61B
Ecolab operating income in 2022 was $1.61B, edged down 4.5% below 2021.
Ecolab Operating Income 2021: $1.68B
Ecolab operating income in 2021 was $1.68B.
See more financial history for Ecolab (ECL).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Ecolab, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $10.35B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $8.94B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.00B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.33B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.29B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.53B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $3.80B | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | -$877.00M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ecolab's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Ecolab (ECL) is $2.88B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ecolab operating income changed year-over-year?
- Ecolab (ECL) operating income changed +11.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ecolab operating income?
- Ecolab (ECL) operating income compound annual growth rate is +11.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ecolab operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Ecolab operating income reached its highest annual value of $2.91B in 2025.
What was Ecolab operating income in 2024?
- Ecolab (ECL) operating income in 2024 was $2.61B.
What was Ecolab operating income in 2025?
- Ecolab (ECL) operating income in 2025 was $2.91B.
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