Ecolab reported FY 2025 results with net sales of USD 16.08 billion (+2%), gross margin of 44.5% (up from 43.5%), and operating income of USD 2.74 billion (-2%). Net income attributable to shareholders was USD 2.08 billion (-2%) and diluted EPS was USD 7.28 (-1%). Cash provided by operating activities was USD 2.95 billion (+USD 138.7 million), while cash used for investing activities was USD 2.71 billion and cash used for financing activities was USD 853.3 million. Total debt ended the year at USD 8.24 billion, with net debt to EBITDA of 2.0. Key business updates included the acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics business on December 16, 2025 for USD 1.6 billion in cash, adding ultrapure water technologies for semiconductor manufacturing and reported within the Light & Heavy operating segment. Ecolab also highlighted progress on its One Ecolab initiative (announced July 2024), reporting USD 119 million of cumulative cost savings and FY 2025 restructuring charges of USD 117.0 million and non-restructuring special charges of USD 30.9 million. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 12% in December 2025 to USD 0.73 per share, with FY 2025 dividends declared of USD 2.68 per share.

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