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Ecolab (ECL) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Ecolab (ECL) reported revenue of $4.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 17.3%, net earnings $551M (11.7% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.7B | +6% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $810M | +7% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $551M | +3% | -6% |
| Operating cash flow | $764M | +5% | -3% |
| Free cash flow | $450M | -8% | -15% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.7B in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Global Water was the largest line at 53% of revenue. Global Water added $0.43B year over year (up 21%), 80% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.81B, a 17.3% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 9% reached operating profit, below the 18% margin then. Total costs grew 14% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+211%). Net earnings were $0.55B, down 6% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.76B (down 3% year over year), 138% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.29B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.12B. Capital expenditures of $0.31B left free cash flow of $0.45B.
Questions
What was Ecolab's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ecolab (ECL) reported revenue of $4.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Ecolab profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $810M (17.3% of revenue) and net earnings $551M.
Source: Ecolab 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.