ECL · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Operating Expense Trends

ECOLAB INC. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 42 · Surprise 14

Six-month selling, general and administrative expense increased 6.0% to $2,244.0 million from $2,117.7 million. Second-quarter SG&A increased 6.9% to $1,141.6 million from $1,067.7 million. SG&A growth was slower than six-month revenue growth of 9.9%, providing operating leverage despite higher restructuring and acquisition-related charges recorded separately.

Key facts

• Second quarter 2026 selling, general and administrative expenses: $1,141.6 million source
• Total special (gains) and charges in second quarter 2026: $57.7 million and for six months ended June 30, 2026: $115.4 million source
• SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 25.9% for Q2 2026. source
• SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 26.5% for the first six months of 2026. source
• SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 26.5% for Q2 2025. source
• SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were 27.4% for the first six months of 2025. source