Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-778 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0IFA Ecolab Inc LTS:0IFA
87 GF Score
Price $270.62
GF Value $267.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ecolab Cash Flow for Dividends?

Ecolab LTS:0IFA -1.68% 87 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-778 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IFA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $267.35 (Fairly Valued).

Ecolab's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-216 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-778 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Ecolab's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 ($-184 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-189 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($-189 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-216 Mil).

Ecolab's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-617 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-664 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-664 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-754 Mil).

Ecolab Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Ecolab Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecolab's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ecolab Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Ecolab Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Ecolab Quarterly Data
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LTS:0IFA
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Ecolab Inc LTS:0IFA
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Ecolab Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-778 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-778 Mil mean?
Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-778 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors.
Is Ecolab's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Ecolab's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-778 Mil. Overall, Ecolab has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecolab's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to SHW and APD?
Ecolab's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-778 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Chemicals company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Ecolab and its competitors. Ecolab's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-778 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecolab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.35, compared to a current price of $270.62 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-778 Mil. Ecolab's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ecolab (LTS:0IFA), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-778 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ecolab (LTS:0IFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecolab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $270.62 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.35. GuruFocus considers Ecolab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IFA:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-778 Mil
  • GF Value™: $267.35 vs. price of $270.62 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ecolab Business Description

Address 1 Ecolab Place, Saint Paul, MN, USA, 55102
Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the industrial manufacturing, data center, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. Additionally, Ecolab sells customized water management and cooling solutions across its end markets. The company has a strong hold on the US market and is growing its presence abroad.
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