STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$2.20
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.28
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.91%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.93%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Jan 15, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 16, 2025
1.05 %
36.57
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2025 | 0.73 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 0.65 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| May 08, 2025 | 0.65 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0.65 | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 05, 2024 | 0.65 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 0.57 | Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| May 02, 2024 | 0.57 | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 0.57 | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Dec 07, 2023 | 0.57 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Aug 03, 2023 | 0.53 | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| May 04, 2023 | 0.53 | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 0.53 | Mar 20, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Dec 08, 2022 | 0.53 | Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Aug 04, 2022 | 0.51 | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | Oct 17, 2022 |
| May 05, 2022 | 0.51 | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| May 04, 2022 | 0.51 | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 0.51 | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Dec 02, 2021 | 0.51 | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 09, 2003 | 2:1 | -1.38% | +0.68% |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 2:1 | -0.74% | +2.05% |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 2:1 | -0.87% | +0.53% |
| Jul 16, 1986 | 2:1 | +0.95% | -2.24% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ecolab Inc. (ECL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Ecolab Inc. is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is ECL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. ECL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.91.
When did ECL last pay a dividend?
ECL last paid dividends on 2026-01-15, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-16.
When was the last time ECL stock split?
ECL stock split took place on 09-06-2003.
How did ECL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jun 9, 2003, when Ecolab Inc. went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 ECL share(s).