ECL · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Capital Expenditures
ECOLAB INC. · 2026-10-29 · Importance 41 · Surprise 48 · Matches filing data
Capital expenditures totaled $902 million in the first nine months of 2026, up from $716 million in the 2025 comparable period, an increase of approximately 26%. Spending included dispensing and monitoring equipment, manufacturing equipment and facilities. Cash used for investing activities totaled $5,621.1 million, compared with $729.0 million in the first nine months of 2025, primarily reflecting acquisitions and capital investments.
Key facts
- Ecolab's cash used for investing activities was $5,621.1 million in the first nine months of 2026, versus $729.0 million in 2025. source
- Ecolab paid $902.0 million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2026, compared with $716.2 million in the same period of 2025. source
- Ecolab's capital expenditures were $902 million in the first nine months of 2026 versus $716 million in 2025. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -0.6% | Ecolab's capital expenditures were $902 million in the first nine months of 2026 versus $716 million in 2025. |