ECL monthly performance report
Explore ECL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ECL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ecolab (ECL) closed September 2026 at $274.08, down 3.22% for the month and +3.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ECL is +4.40%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.37% versus its 200-day moving average ($273.08), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ECL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −16.06%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Ecolab ended September 2026 at $274.08, posting a monthly return of −3.22%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.53%.
The current quarter stands at −1.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.37% versus the 200-day moving average ($273.08).
Year-to-date, ECL is +4.40% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −6.17%. The stock is currently −11.38% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −20.31%.
| Period | ECL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.19% | −0.44% | +0.25% |
| 1 Week | +0.69% | −1.10% | +1.78% |
| 1 Month | −3.22% | −1.69% | −1.53% |
| 3 Months | +3.96% | −0.10% | +4.07% |
| 6 Months | −2.60% | +13.21% | −15.81% |
| YTD | +4.40% | +10.58% | −6.17% |
| 12 Months | +3.79% | +14.25% | −10.46% |
| 3 Years | +54.01% | +70.07% | −16.06% |
| 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) | −1.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +36.27% |
| 2024 | +18.13% |
| 2025 | +12.03% |
| 2026 | +4.40% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $309.27 (2026-02-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $243.15 (2026-05-19) |
| Current Price | $274.08 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $273.08 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.37% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −20.31% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.38% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −16.06% |
| RS Peak | 119.6 (Mar 2025) |
| RS Trough | 83.3 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ECL's return for this report period?
ECL returned −3.22% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has ECL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ECL: +4.40% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is ECL's 12-month return?
+3.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ECL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.37% versus 200DMA ($273.08).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−20.31% on 2026-05-19.