ECL monthly performance report
Monthly ECL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ECL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ecolab (ECL) closed September 2026 at $278.11, down 1.80% for the month and +1.00% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ECL is +5.94%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.32% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.01% versus its 200-day moving average ($272.63), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ECL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −19.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 88.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Ecolab ended September 2026 at $278.11, posting a monthly return of −1.80%. The S&P 500 returned −0.14% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.66%.
The current quarter stands at −0.18% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.01% versus the 200-day moving average ($272.63).
Year-to-date, ECL is +5.94% against SPY +12.32%, a gap of −6.39%. The stock is currently −10.08% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −20.31%.
| Period | ECL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.42% | −0.55% | +0.13% |
| 1 Week | −2.73% | −0.44% | −2.29% |
| 1 Month | −1.80% | −0.14% | −1.66% |
| 3 Months | +8.53% | +1.17% | +7.35% |
| 6 Months | −8.35% | +11.80% | −20.15% |
| YTD | +5.94% | +12.32% | −6.39% |
| 12 Months | +1.00% | +18.05% | −17.05% |
| 3 Years | +52.76% | +71.92% | −19.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2023 | +14.30% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +13.43% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | +9.75% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +9.35% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +8.83% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −13.73% |
| #2 | Sep 2023 | −7.84% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −6.38% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −5.81% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −5.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.28% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.64% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.14% |
| Q1 2026 | +1.33% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.73% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −0.18% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +36.27% |
| 2024 | +18.13% |
| 2025 | +12.03% |
| 2026 | +5.94% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $309.27 (2026-02-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $243.15 (2026-05-19) |
| Current Price | $278.11 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $272.63 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.01% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −20.31% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.08% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 88.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −19.17% |
| RS Peak | 116 (Mar 2025) |
| RS Trough | 80.8 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ECL's return for this report period?
ECL returned −1.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-08.
Has ECL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ECL: +5.94% vs SPY: +12.32%.
What is ECL's 12-month return?
+1.00% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ECL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.01% versus 200DMA ($272.63).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−20.31% on 2026-05-19.