Ecolab (ECL) 10-K Summary — Year Ended Dec 31, 2024
Ecolab Inc. filed its annual report for the most recent fiscal year. The filing covers the company's business, financial performance, risk factors, and capital resources.
Key takeaway
Year ended Dec 31, 2024 · FY2025 10-K
Ecolab Inc. filed its annual report for the most recent fiscal year. The filing covers the company's business, financial performance, risk factors, and capital resources.
Financial snapshot
Selected annual figures reported with the filing, shown separately from the narrative summary.
Annual revenue
$15.7B
Revenue reported for the fiscal year.
Operating income
$2.8B
Income from operations reported for the year.
Net income
$2.1B
Net income reported for the year.
Operating cash flow
$2.8B
Cash generated by operating activities.
Annual revenue trend
Reported annual revenue and its change from the preceding fiscal year.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | $3.8B | n/a |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $4B | +6.2% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $4B | +0.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $15.7B | +293.7% |
Business overview
The filing's Business section outlines the company's operations, but the specific description is not included in the supplied data. The business overview is referenced in Item 1 of the filing.
Financial performance
The company reported growth in revenue, operating income, net income, and cash from operations for the year. These metrics all improved compared to the prior year.
Material risks
The filing includes a Risk Factors section. The specific risks are not detailed in the supplied data, but the section identifies material risks that could affect the company.
Liquidity and capital
The company generates sufficient cash flow from operations to fund its ongoing activities, including acquisitions, investments, and shareholder returns such as dividends and share repurchases.
What to watch
The net debt to EBITDA ratio, which has shown improvement over the reported periods, is a key metric to monitor in the next filing.