Quick Takeaways
- ECL - ECOLAB INC. has 42 insiders with reported activity on this page.
- Net insider value flow over the last year: -$20,596,524.
- Recent transaction rows are available for direct filing-level review.
- Info
- Insider Trading
- Financials
- Holders
Insider Transactions Reported by 42 Insiders of ECOLAB INC.
- Symbol
- ECL on NYSE
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
What Changed
- Buy value: $486,178; sell value: $21,082,701.
- Net share flow: -72,809.
Why This Matters
- This page gives a plain-language issuer insider context before you inspect transaction-level evidence.
- Use the filing links below to verify timestamps, codes, and ownership impacts directly from SEC forms.
Source Evidence
Filed on Form 4
See Original Filing
Issuer insider activity is sourced from SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5.
Insider trading overview
Last 12 monthsNet insider flow leans to selling over the last 12 months. Net value: -$20,596,524.
Buys
$486,178
Shares: 1,850
Insiders: 1
Sells
$21,082,702
Shares: 74,659
Insiders: 8
Net
-$20,596,524
Shares: -72,809
Insiders: -7
| Window (months) | Buy shares | Sell shares | Buy $ | Sell $ | Net $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 0 | 35,898 | $0 | $10,978,998 | -$10,978,998 |
| 3-6 | 750 | 23,136 | $193,198 | $6,057,684 | -$5,864,486 |
| 6-9 | 600 | 2,161 | $167,108 | $608,780 | -$441,673 |
| 9-12 | 500 | 13,464 | $125,872 | $3,437,240 | -$3,311,367 |
ECOLAB INC. executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include:
| Name | Relationship | Holdings Value | Past Year Net Change | Change % | Valuation | Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H. Gates III | 10%+ Owner | $7,202,772,216 | Filing P/S | 20 Nov 2024 | ||
| Douglas M. Baker Jr. | EXEC CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, Director | $152,680,318 | Mixed | 23 Feb 2022 | ||
| Daniel J. Schmechel | Evp Growth And Transformation | $40,532,808 | Mixed | 31 Dec 2021 | ||
| Christophe Beck | CHAIRMAN & CEO, Director | $28,434,815 | -$11,823,594 | -29% | Mixed | 24 Feb 2026 |
| John J. Zillmer | Director | $12,913,847 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Darrell R. Brown | President & Coo | $9,923,119 | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 | ||
| Michael C. McCormick | Evp Corporate Affairs | $9,269,878 | Mixed | 15 Aug 2022 | ||
| Laurie M. Marsh | Evp Human Resources | $7,879,297 | Mixed | 19 Feb 2025 | ||
| Barbara Beck | Director | $7,581,671 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2024 | ||
| David W. MacLennan | Director | $7,255,792 | +$486,178 | +7.2% | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 |
| HIGGINS ARTHUR J | Director | $6,758,349 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2025 | ||
| Victoria J. Reich | Director | $6,661,872 | -$653,380 | -8.9% | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Timothy P. Mulhere | Evp & Pres Global Inst | $6,419,122 | Mixed | 02 May 2022 | ||
| Scott D. Kirkland | Chief Financial Officer | $5,100,509 | Mixed | 24 Feb 2026 | ||
| Michael Larson | Director | $4,989,848 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Larry L. Berger | Evp & Chief Technical Officer | $4,651,303 | Mixed | 26 Feb 2025 | ||
| Gregory B. Cook | Evp & Pres Inst Group | $4,539,273 | -$1,635,858 | -26% | Mixed | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Angela M. Busch | Evp Corp Strat & Bus Dev | $4,314,921 | Mixed | 15 Mar 2024 | ||
| Jeffrey M. Ettinger | Director | $3,951,349 | Mixed | 04 May 2023 | ||
| Suzanne M. Vautrinot | Director | $3,058,678 | -$383,401 | -11% | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Tracy B. McKibben | Director | $3,023,169 | -$390,455 | -11% | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Shari L. Ballard | Director | $2,467,716 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Alexander A. de Boo | Evp & Pres Global Markets | $2,416,390 | -$381,452 | -14% | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Lanesha Minnix | Evp, Gc & Secretary | $2,355,620 | Mixed | 06 Dec 2023 | ||
| Nicholas J. Alfano | Evp & Pres Global Water | $2,214,509 | -$5,404,051 | -71% | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Elizabeth A. Simermeyer | Evp & Pres Hc & Life Sci | $2,068,763 | Mixed | 23 Feb 2022 | ||
| Jennifer J. Bradway | Svp & Corporate Controller | $1,836,565 | -$410,511 | -18% | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Nicolas A. Granucci | Evp & Pres Global Pest | $1,781,450 | Mixed | 25 Feb 2024 | ||
| Lionel L. Nowell III | Director | $1,739,294 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Machiel Duijser | Evp & Csco | $1,485,216 | Mixed | 19 Feb 2025 | ||
| Harpreet Saluja | Evp Corp Strat & Bus Dev | $1,234,854 | Mixed | 03 Dec 2025 | ||
| Gail Peterson | Evp Global Mktg & Comms | $1,059,089 | Mixed | 21 Feb 2024 | ||
| Eric M. Green | Director | $1,043,125 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Gergely Sved | Evp & Pres Hc & Life Sci | $798,967 | Mixed | 21 Feb 2024 | ||
| Margeaux M. King | EVP - Human Resources | $350,977 | Mixed | 25 Feb 2026 | ||
| Judson B. Althoff | Director | $299,254 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Jandeen M. Boone | EVP, GC & Secretary | $286,294 | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 | ||
| Michel D. Doukeris | Director | $151,279 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Marion K. Gross | Director | $122,336 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Alexandra M. A. Hlila | Evp & Gm Global Pest | $114,802 | Mixed | 18 Feb 2026 | ||
| Julie P. Whalen | Director | $89,527 | Mixed | 31 Mar 2026 | ||
| Benjamin M. Clark | EVP - Global Supply Chain | $21,558 | Mixed | 03 Dec 2025 |
Top shareholders of ECOLAB INC. (13F + 13D/G + 3/4/5)
Grouped by holder across the latest SEC ownership disclosures. Ownership % is shown only when it is directly reported or safely comparable across share classes.
Methodology: rows are grouped by holder and ranked by the holder's primary source value. — indicates unavailable or non-comparable values; "mixed-class rows" means the latest filing spans non-comparable classes.
| Holder | Source | Role / Reporting | Ownership % | Shares | Holdings Value | 12M Net Δ | As of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William H. Gates III |
3/4/5
|
10%+ Owner |
—
class O/S missing
|
29,178,741
|
$7,202,772,216 | — | 20 Nov 2024 | |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
25,327,693
|
$6,649,025,966 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BlackRock, Inc. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
22,589,155
|
$5,930,104,914 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| STATE STREET CORP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
11,094,553
|
$2,920,560,501 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
10,622,035
|
$2,788,497,130 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| MORGAN STANLEY |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
7,883,084
|
$2,069,467,996 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
5,635,339
|
$1,472,599,108 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| GATES FOUNDATION TRUST |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
5,218,044
|
$1,369,840,911 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Capital World Investors |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,894,309
|
$1,022,333,999 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,888,572
|
$1,020,846,642 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,860,283
|
$1,013,556,818 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,529,099
|
$926,460,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,468,013
|
$910,422,774 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| NORGES BANK |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
3,354,053
|
$880,505,994 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,851,008
|
$748,446,620 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Invesco Ltd. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,613,673
|
$686,141,506 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,613,205
|
$686,018,577 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Amundi |
13F
|
Individual |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,323,961
|
$610,163,574 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank, Frankfurt am Main |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,290,268
|
$601,241,156 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,236,747
|
$587,190,836 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Legal & General Group Plc |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,082,424
|
$546,677,951 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
2,067,412
|
$542,737,046 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| FMR LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,749,603
|
$459,305,783 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,718,633
|
$453,856,603 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Swedbank AB |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,628,340
|
$427,471,816 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,625,741
|
$426,789,552 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,591,274
|
$417,747,346 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,516,712
|
$398,167,203 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,506,491
|
$395,484,017 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BROWN ADVISORY INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,503,650
|
$394,744,356 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| UBS Group AG |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,440,776
|
$378,232,516 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Mirova US LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,437,641
|
$377,409,515 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,413,099
|
$370,966,749 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Nuveen, LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,373,717
|
$360,628,187 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,367,552
|
$359,009,751 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Capital Research Global Investors |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,329,156
|
$348,945,474 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,292,745
|
$339,373,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,230,478
|
$323,025,084 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,229,718
|
$322,825,525 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,166,063
|
$306,130,000 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,115,253
|
$292,776,326 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Vontobel Holding Ltd. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,074,245
|
$282,010,798 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| US BANCORP \DE\ |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
1,061,489
|
$278,662,516 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Corient Private Wealth LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
969,709
|
$254,700,326 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
944,864
|
$248,131,174 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
933,077
|
$244,951,374 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
929,547
|
$244,024,791 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
926,336
|
$243,158,269 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
877,878
|
$230,476,239 | — | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. |
13F
|
Company |
—
class O/S missing
|
870,914
|
$228,632,343 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent Insider Transactions by Companies or Individuals for ECOLAB INC.
Showing up to 300 most recent insider transactions from the last 12 months.
| Insider | Symbol | Class | Transaction | % | Value $ | * Price $ | Shares | Shares Owned | Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Zillmer | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 0.28% | 138 | 49,192 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Julie P. Whalen | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 67.8% | 138 | 341 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Suzanne M. Vautrinot | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 1.2% | 138 | 11,651 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Victoria J. Reich | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 0.55% | 138 | 25,377 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Lionel L. Nowell III | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 2.12% | 138 | 6,625 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Tracy B. McKibben | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 1.21% | 138 | 11,516 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| David W. MacLennan | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 0.8% | 187 | 23,430 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Michael Larson | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 0.73% | 138 | 19,008 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Marion K. Gross | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 42% | 138 | 466 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Eric M. Green | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 7.87% | 290 | 3,974 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Michel D. Doukeris | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 31.4% | 138 | 576 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Shari L. Ballard | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 3.02% | 276 | 9,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Judson B. Althoff | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 13.8% | 138 | 1,140 | 31 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Michael Larson | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -5.07% | -1,006 | 18,842 | 27 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Michael Larson | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 13.1% | 2,300 | 19,848 | 27 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Michael Larson | ECL | Non-Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Options Exercise | -100% | -2,300 | 0 | 27 Mar 2026 | Direct | ||
| Gregory B. Cook | ECL | Common Stock | Sale | -23.2% | $1,070,656 | $304.25 | -3,519 | 11,673 | 26 Feb 2026 | Direct |
| Gregory B. Cook | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 33.4% | 3,800 | 15,192 | 26 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Gregory B. Cook | ECL | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Options Exercise | -100% | -3,800 | 0 | 26 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Margeaux M. King | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -31.5% | -527 | 1,147 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Margeaux M. King | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 13850% | 1,662 | 1,674 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Margeaux M. King | ECL | Restricted Stock Units | Options Exercise | -33.3% | -1,662 | 3,326 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Tracy B. McKibben | ECL | Common Stock | Sale | -10% | $390,455 | $308.66 | -1,265 | 11,358 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct |
| Tracy B. McKibben | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 22.3% | 2,300 | 12,623 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Tracy B. McKibben | ECL | Non-Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Options Exercise | -100% | -2,300 | 0 | 25 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Christophe Beck | ECL | Common Stock | Sale | -18% | $6,147,362 | $307.37 | -20,000 | 90,794 | 24 Feb 2026 | Direct |
| Christophe Beck | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 27.4% | 23,833 | 110,794 | 24 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Christophe Beck | ECL | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Options Exercise | -100% | -23,833 | 0 | 24 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Scott D. Kirkland | ECL | Common Stock | Gift | -2.33% | -404 | 16,909 | 24 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Scott D. Kirkland | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -18.6% | -3,956 | 17,313 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Scott D. Kirkland | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 84.5% | 9,740 | 21,270 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Alexandra M. A. Hlila | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -36.2% | -215 | 379 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Alexandra M. A. Hlila | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 596.1% | 508 | 593 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Alexander A. de Boo | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -1.55% | -126 | 7,971 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Alexander A. de Boo | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 41.4% | 2,371 | 8,097 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Gregory B. Cook | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -8.56% | -1,066 | 11,392 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Gregory B. Cook | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 37.4% | 3,388 | 12,458 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Darrell R. Brown | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -9.07% | -3,264 | 32,733 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Darrell R. Brown | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 30.8% | 8,469 | 35,998 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Jennifer J. Bradway | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -8.96% | -596 | 6,058 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Jennifer J. Bradway | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 41.4% | 1,948 | 6,654 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Jandeen M. Boone | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -17.5% | -201 | 944 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Jandeen M. Boone | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 107.4% | 593 | 1,145 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Christophe Beck | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -11.3% | -11,091 | 86,961 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Christophe Beck | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 35% | 25,408 | 98,052 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Nicholas J. Alfano | ECL | Common Stock | Tax liability | -14.1% | -975 | 5,948 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Nicholas J. Alfano | ECL | Common Stock | Award | 46.6% | 2,202 | 6,924 | 18 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Nicholas J. Alfano | ECL | Common Stock | Sale | -66.8% | $2,884,314 | $303.58 | -9,501 | 4,722 | 17 Feb 2026 | Direct |
| Nicholas J. Alfano | ECL | Common Stock | Options Exercise | 201.2% | 9,501 | 14,223 | 17 Feb 2026 | Direct | ||
| Nicholas J. Alfano | ECL | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | Options Exercise | -100% | -9,501 | 0 | 17 Feb 2026 | Direct |
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the price indicates that the price is likely invalid.