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Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc.

ECLNYSEBasic Materials● Active
$257.97
+$3.64(+1.43%)
Market Cap$72.6B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$309.27
52W Low$243.15
Overview

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

ECL · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$646.2M▼ -48.6% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$646.2M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-48.6%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$519.8M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$646.2MCash on Hand
Total Debt$9.43BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$8.78BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 6%Debt 94%

Ecolab Inc. carries a net debt position of $8.78B. Total debt ($9.43B) exceeds cash on hand ($646.2M). Ecolab Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 6% cash / 94% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$646.2M − $9.43B = −$8.78B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
ECL annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$646.2M-48.6%
Dec 31, 2024$1.26B+36.7%
Dec 31, 2023$919.5M+53.6%
Dec 31, 2022$598.6M+66.3%
Dec 31, 2021$359.9M-71.4%
ECL cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Basic Materials Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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$12.17B5.8%#2
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$9.45B5.8%#3
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#5
Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.YOU
ECL
$646.2M0.9%
Basic Materials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $646.2M, comprising $646.2M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Ecolab Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Ecolab Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Ecolab Inc. annual cash on hand history shows decreased -48.6% in 2025: decreased -48.6% in 2025. Ecolab Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Ecolab Inc. carries total debt of $9.43B against cash of $646.2M, resulting in a net debt position of -$8.78B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

ECL cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has $646,200,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $646,200,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $519,800,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Ecolab Inc. · Ecolab Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025