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ECOLAB INC. · 2026-08-08 · Importance 13 · Surprise 6

Ecolab’s board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.73 per common share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. The declaration extends Ecolab’s history of paying cash dividends for 89 consecutive years.

Key facts

• Gradient Investments LLC reduced its stake in Ecolab by 14.1% in the second quarter, now holding 79,748 shares valued at $22.2 million source
• PensionDanmark increased its stake in Ecolab by 12.6% in the second quarter to 54,896 shares valued at $15.3 million source
• Institutional investors collectively own 74.91% of Ecolab (reported in MarketBeat items) source