Ecolab Inc. raised its second-quarter earnings forecast. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share growth of 9% to 12%. This is an increase from the previous range of 7% to 12%. Management cited strong business momentum and price increases as offsets to commodity inflation.
Ecolab reiterated its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $8.43 to $8.63 per share. This target represents annual growth of 12% to 15%.
Organic sales growth is projected to reach 6% to 7% in the second half of the year. Performance in the Life Sciences and Global High-Tech divisions will drive this acceleration.