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Ecolab (ECL) free cash flow by quarter
Ecolab's free cash flow was $450M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -8% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $97.4M (Q1 2026) to $758M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $450M | -8% | -15% |
| Q2 2026 | $489M | +402% | +0.9% |
| Q1 2026 | $97.4M | -87% | -26% |
| Q4 2025 | $758M | +43% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $530M | +9% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $485M | +269% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $132M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Ecolab, Q3 2026: revenue $4.7B (+13% year over year), operating margin 17.3%, net earnings $551M, operating cash flow $764M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Ecolab's free cash flow?
Ecolab's free cash flow was $450M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -8% from Q2 2026.
How has Ecolab's free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $97.4M (Q1 2026) to $758M (Q4 2025).