If you'd invested in Ecolab (ECL): performance and returns
Looking for Ecolab's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Ecolab have returned?
This calculator shows how much Ecolab stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Ecolab
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,114 | +11% |
| 3 years ago | $1,799 | +80% |
| 5 years ago | $1,362 | +36% |
| 10 years ago | $2,583 | +158% |
| since inception (1984) | $153,057 | +15206% |
Return by year (Ecolab)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -1% | $988 (-1%) |
| 2025 | +13% | $1,114 (+11%) |
| 2024 | +26% | $1,406 (+41%) |
| 2023 | +28% | $1,799 (+80%) |
| 2022 | -18% | $1,471 (+47%) |
| 2021 | -7% | $1,362 (+36%) |
| 2020 | +4% | $1,421 (+42%) |
| 2019 | +24% | $1,761 (+76%) |
| 2018 | +15% | $2,024 (+102%) |
| 2017 | +15% | $2,319 (+132%) |
| 2016 | +11% | $2,583 (+158%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ECL return?
$1,000 invested in Ecolab 10 years ago would be worth $2,583 today, i.e. +10%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was ECL's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+28%). Worst year: 2022 (-18%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in ECL since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $153,057 (+15206%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Ecolab's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Ecolab pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Ecolab's average annual return (ROI)?
Ecolab's return on investment is about +10%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.