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Procter & Gamble vs Ecolab: PG and ECL compared
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $4.7B for Ecolab (Q3 2026). Ecolab is growing faster (+13% against +4% a year earlier). Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 17.3%.
Where the money goes: PG and ECL
Procter & Gamble (PG) · Q1 FY27
Procter & Gamble, Q1 FY27: revenue $23.3B (+4% year over year), operating margin 25.5%, net earnings $4.7B, operating cash flow $5.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Ecolab (ECL) · Q3 2026
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.
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | Ecolab (ECL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $23.3B | $4.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +13% |
| Operating margin | 25.5% | 17.3% |
| Net earnings | $4.7B | $551M |
| Net margin | 20.3% | 11.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $5.8B | $764M |
| Free cash flow | $4.4B | $450M |
| Market value | $398.2B | $86.3B |
| P/E | 24.9× | 41.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $174.04 | $330.57 |
Where the revenue comes from
Ecolab
- Global Water: $2.5B (53%)
- Global Institutional & Specialty: $1.6B (35%)
- Global Pest Elimination: $364M (8%)
- Global Life Sciences: $214M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Procter & Gamble or Ecolab?
Procter & Gamble is the larger company: $23.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $4.7B for Ecolab (Q3 2026).
Is Procter & Gamble or Ecolab growing faster?
Ecolab is growing faster (+13% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Procter & Gamble or Ecolab?
Procter & Gamble is more profitable, with an operating margin of 25.5% against 17.3%.
More: Procter & Gamble earnings · how Procter & Gamble makes money · Ecolab earnings · how Ecolab makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.