$ECL (+4.5% pre) Ecolab Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter and Record 2024 Performance; Reported Diluted EPS $1.66; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.81, +17%; 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $7.42 - $7.62, +12% - 15% https://t.co/GRZQAIyo48
$ECL Ecolab Sees Q1 Adj. EPS $1.47-$1.53 vs. $1.48 Est. Sees FY25 Adj. EPS $7.42-$7.62 vs. $7.40 Est.
$ECL | Ecolab Q424 Earnings: - Adj EPS: $1.81 (est $1.80) - Revenue: $4.0B (est $3.99B) - Sees Q1 Adj EPS Between $1.47 - $1.53 (est $1.50)
Ecolab Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, surpassing the estimate of $1.79. The company's sales reached $4.005 billion, exceeding expectations of $3.985 billion. Ecolab's net income for the quarter was $472.9 million, and operating income stood at $582.8 million. For the first quarter of 2025, Ecolab anticipates adjusted EPS between $1.47 and $1.53, compared to an estimate of $1.50. The company also provided guidance for full-year 2025 adjusted EPS, projecting a range of $7.42 to $7.62, above the estimate of $7.40. Ecolab's reported diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.66, reflecting a 17% increase in adjusted diluted EPS year-over-year.