Ecolab Inc (ECL)
NASDAQ • Basic Materials
January 21, 2026 at 19:15 UTC
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Ecolab Inc. develops water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions that sit behind daily routines in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, factories, and food processing. The company blends chemistry, dosing equipment, and on-site service into programs that help customers meet standards, protect brands, and run cleaner operations. Field teams and labs work in tandem, using data and audits to turn procedures into repeatable outcomes across kitchens, production lines, and utility systems. Beyond sanitation, Ecolab supports industrial water treatment and process improvement, aligning operational safety with environmental goals. With operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, the company participates in the industrials and materials ecosystem, linking science and service to safeguard people and assets in many regions.
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Ecolab Inc's Technical Indicators Summary
ECL exhibits a generally bullish profile as its current price comfortably exceeds all major moving averages, including the 200-day SMA and EMA, indicating sustained upward momentum across short and long-term timeframes. Momentum indicators support this view, with the MACD and CCI signaling buying strength, while the RSI suggests a neutral stance without overextension. Despite a moderate ADX pointing to only a modest trend strength, volume remains supportive as the On-Balance Volume continues to rise. Volatility, measured by the ATR, is steady, reflecting controlled price movement within the Bollinger Bands. Overall, the technical picture for ECL points to an ongoing bullish trend with room for measured gains.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
RSI (14) | 66.04 |
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 89.66 |
CCI (20) | 135.09 |
WPR (14) | -14.05 |
Momentum (10) | 14.43 |
MFI | 68.51 |
MACD Level (12, 26) | 3.21 |
Bollinger Bands | $258.29 - $278.42 |
ATR (14) | $4.48 (1.62%) |
ADX (14) | 16.64 |
OBV | 44,149,400 |
Simple Moving Averages | $264.60 - $272.19(5 indicators) |
Exponential Moving Averages | $263.48 - $272.73(5 indicators) |
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A modest upside read shows ECL 1.729% above yesterday’s close at 277.72. Risk-off positioning is clear in derivatives, with the put/call ratio spiking to 1.26. Ecolab's stock rises modestly amid new water efficiency partnership and positive earnings outlook.
Price Change
from $273 close
+$4.72
Trading Volume
Below avg (1.1M)
454.7K
vs S&P 500 Today
Strong Outperformance
+4.53%
52-Week Position
Upper range
87.1%
Updated: January 21, 2026 at 17:33 UTC