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Ecolab (ECL) operating margin by quarter
Ecolab's operating margin was 17.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 15.0% (Q1 2025) to 18.3% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 17.3% | +0.1 pts | -1.0 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 17.2% | +1.9 pts | -0.5 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 15.3% | -1.7 pts | +0.3 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 17.0% | -1.3 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 18.3% | +0.6 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 17.6% | +2.6 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 15.0% | — | — |
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 operating margin?
Ecolab's operating margin was 17.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.1 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Ecolab's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 15.0% (Q1 2025) to 18.3% (Q3 2025).