ECOLAB INC (ECL) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 51 corporate insiders have executed 1060 transactions totaling $487.0M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$307.6M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 18, 2026 involved a transaction of 214.52 shares valued at $65.0K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for ECL in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for ECL in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for ECL is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 18/100 and a net flow of -$307.6M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at ECOLAB INC (ECL) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 51 insiders are actively trading ECL stock, having executed 1060 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Douglas M. Baker Jr (Executive), who has made 42 transactions totaling $279.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | M. A. Hlila Alexandra | EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST | Payment | 214.52 | $303.15 | $65.0K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | M. A. Hlila Alexandra | EVP & GM - GLOBAL PEST | Award | 508 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | D. Kirkland Scott | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Payment | 3,956.43 | $303.15 | $1.2M | C-SuiteLarge |
| Feb 18, 2026 | D. Kirkland Scott | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Award | 9,740 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 18, 2026 | M. Boone Jandeen | EVP, GC & Secretary | Payment | 200.8 | $303.15 | $60.9K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | M. Boone Jandeen | EVP, GC & Secretary | Award | 593 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | J. Bradway Jennifer | SVP & CORPORATE CONTROLLER | Payment | 596.09 | $303.15 | $180.7K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | J. Bradway Jennifer | SVP & CORPORATE CONTROLLER | Award | 1,948 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | R. Brown Darrell | PRESIDENT & COO | Payment | 3,264.2 | $303.15 | $989.5K | C-SuiteLarge |
| Feb 18, 2026 | R. Brown Darrell | PRESIDENT & COO | Award | 8,469 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Whalen Julie | Executive | Award | 128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 31, 2025 | J. Zillmer John | Executive | Award | 128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 31, 2025 | K. Gross Marion | Executive | Award | 128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Maclennan David | Executive | Purchase | 750 | $257.60 | $193.2K | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Saluja Harpreet | Executive | Payment | 407.29 | $263.39 | $107.3K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 170 | $397.3M | 49.6% |
Exercise(M) | 177 | $212.4M | 26.5% |
Payment(F) | 150 | $96.0M | 12.0% |
Purchase(P) | 36 | $89.7M | 11.2% |
Award(A) | 483 | $2.9M | 0.4% |
Disposition(D) | 1 | $1.4M | 0.2% |
Discretionary(I) | 5 | $1.3M | 0.2% |
Other(J) | 1 | $731.7K | 0.1% |
Gift(G) | 37 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at ECOLAB INC has increased, with 51 insiders executing 1060 transactions across all time. Total sales of $397.3M significantly outpace purchases of $89.7M, resulting in a net outflow of $307.6M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.