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Ecolab Delivers Continued Strong Growth in the Third Quarter; Reported Diluted EPS $2.58; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.83, +19%; Increased 2024 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $6.60 - $6.70, +27% - 29%

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Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) reported strong Q3 2024 results with reported sales of $4.0 billion, up 1% year-over-year. Organic sales grew 4% with volume growth strengthening to 2%. The company achieved reported diluted EPS of $2.58 (+83%) and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.83 (+19%). Operating income margin expanded to 26.1%, with organic operating income margin at 17.9%. Free cash flow increased 35% to $1.4 billion. The company raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.60-$6.70, representing 27-29% growth, and expects Q4 2024 adjusted EPS of $1.75-$1.85.

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024 con vendite registrate di 4,0 miliardi di dollari, in aumento dell'1% rispetto all'anno precedente. Le vendite organiche sono cresciute del 4% con una crescita del volume che si è rafforzata al 2%. L'azienda ha raggiunto un utile per azione diluito riportato di 2,58 dollari (+83%) e un utile per azione diluito rettificato di 1,83 dollari (+19%). Il margine di reddito operativo è aumentato al 26,1%, con un margine di reddito operativo organico al 17,9%. I flussi di cassa liberi sono aumentati del 35% arrivando a 1,4 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda ha alzato le stime per l'utile per azione rettificato per l'intero anno 2024 a 6,60-6,70 dollari, rappresentando una crescita del 27-29%, e prevede un utile per azione rettificato per il quarto trimestre 2024 di 1,75-1,85 dollari.

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) reportó resultados sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ventas reportadas de 4,0 mil millones de dólares, un aumento del 1% interanual. Las ventas orgánicas crecieron un 4% con un crecimiento en volumen que se fortaleció al 2%. La compañía logró ganancias diluidas por acción reportadas de 2,58 dólares (+83%) y ganancias diluidas por acción ajustadas de 1,83 dólares (+19%). El margen de ingreso operativo se expandió al 26,1%, con un margen de ingreso operativo orgánico del 17,9%. El flujo de caja libre aumentó un 35% hasta 1,4 mil millones de dólares. La compañía elevó su guía de ganancias ajustadas por acción para todo el año 2024 a 6,60-6,70 dólares, representando un crecimiento del 27-29%, y espera ganancias ajustadas por acción para el cuarto trimestre de 2024 de 1,75-1,85 dólares.

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL)는 2024년 3분기에 40억 달러의 매출을 보고하며 연간 1% 증가한 견고한 실적을 발표했습니다. 유기적 매출은 4% 증가했으며, 물량 성장률도 2%로 강화되었습니다. 회사는 희석 주당 이익(EPS)이 2.58달러로 (+83%)를 달성했으며, 조정 후 희석 주당 이익(EPS)은 1.83달러로 (+19%) 나타났습니다. 운영 수익률은 26.1%로 확장되었으며, 유기적 운영 수익률은 17.9%입니다. 자유 현금 흐름은 35% 증가하여 14억 달러에 이르렀습니다. 회사는 2024년 전체 조정 EPS 전망을 6.60-6.70달러로 상향 조정하며, 이는 27-29%의 성장에 해당하고, 2024년 4분기 조정 EPS는 1.75-1.85달러가 될 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) a annoncé des résultats solides pour le troisième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires reporté de 4,0 milliards de dollars, soit une augmentation de 1 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Les ventes organiques ont augmenté de 4% avec un accroissement du volume renforcé à 2 %. L'entreprise a enregistré un bénéfice par action dilué de 2,58 dollars (+83 %) et un bénéfice par action dilué ajusté de 1,83 dollar (+19 %). La marge de résultat d'exploitation est passée à 26,1 %, avec une marge de résultat d'exploitation organique de 17,9 %. Le flux de trésorerie libre a augmenté de 35 % pour atteindre 1,4 milliard de dollars. L'entreprise a relevé ses prévisions de bénéfice par action ajusté pour l'année 2024 à 6,60-6,70 dollars, représentant une croissance de 27-29 %, et s'attend à un bénéfice par action ajusté de 1,75-1,85 dollar pour le quatrième trimestre 2024.

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) hat im dritten Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse mit einem Umsatz von 4,0 Milliarden US-Dollar gemeldet, was einem Anstieg von 1 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Der organische Umsatz stieg um 4% mit einer Volumenzunahme von 2 %. Das Unternehmen erzielte ein berichtetes verwässertes EPS von 2,58 US-Dollar (+83 %) und ein bereinigtes verwässertes EPS von 1,83 US-Dollar (+19 %). Die operative Gewinnmarge erweiterte sich auf 26,1 %, während die organische operative Gewinnmarge bei 17,9 % lag. Der freie Cashflow stieg um 35 % auf 1,4 Milliarden US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen hob die Prognose für das bereinigte EPS für das Gesamtjahr 2024 auf 6,60-6,70 US-Dollar an, was ein Wachstum von 27-29 % darstellt, und erwartet für das vierte Quartal 2024 ein bereinigtes EPS von 1,75-1,85 US-Dollar.

Positive
  • Organic sales growth of 4% across all segments
  • Adjusted diluted EPS increased 19% to $1.83
  • Free cash flow up 35% to $1.4 billion
  • Operating income margin expanded to 26.1%
  • Raised full-year 2024 EPS guidance to $6.60-$6.70
Negative
  • Currency exchange created 1% sales headwind
  • Sale of global surgical solutions business caused 2% sales decline
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences segment reported sales declined 19%

Insights

Ecolab delivered an impressive Q3 2024 performance with $4.0 billion in sales and significant margin expansion. Key highlights include 4% organic sales growth, 19% adjusted EPS growth to $1.83 and robust free cash flow increase of 35% to $1.4 billion. The company's strategic pricing initiatives and operational efficiency drove organic operating income margin up by 260 basis points to 17.9%.

Most notably, management raised their full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.60-$6.70, representing 27-29% growth. The strong performance across all segments, particularly in Institutional & Specialty with 7% organic growth, demonstrates effective execution of their value-creation strategy. The company's share repurchase program and solid cash flow generation further enhance shareholder returns.

The results demonstrate Ecolab's pricing power and market leadership position. Volume growth acceleration to 2% coupled with maintained pricing in the 2-3% target range shows strong market demand and successful customer value delivery. The company's focus on innovation and digital technologies through the One Ecolab initiative positions it well for sustained growth.

Looking ahead, management's projection of 12-15% adjusted EPS growth for 2025 and beyond signals confidence in their business model and market opportunities. The successful divestiture of the global surgical solutions business streamlines operations while maintaining growth momentum.

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL):

THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Reported sales $4.0 billion, +1% versus last year including a 2% headwind from the sale of the global surgical solutions business and a 1% headwind from currency exchange.
  • Organic sales +4%, with very healthy growth across the business. Volume growth strengthened to +2%, driven by good new business wins and breakthrough innovation. Value pricing remained in our targeted 2-3% range, supported by ongoing customer value delivery.
  • Reported operating income margin 26.1%. Organic operating income margin 17.9%, +260 bps as solid sales growth and lower delivered product costs more than offset growth-oriented investments in the business.
  • Reported diluted EPS $2.58, +83%, including a gain related to the sale of the global surgical solutions business. Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding special gains and charges and discrete tax items were $1.83, +19%.
  • Year-to-date cash flow from operating activities $2.0 billion; free cash flow increased 35% to $1.4 billion. Ecolab repurchased approximately 1.9 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter of 2024.

OUTLOOK

  • 2024: Increased full year 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook from prior $6.50 - $6.70 range to $6.60 - $6.70 range, +27% - 29%.
  • 4Q 2024: Expect fourth quarter 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share in the $1.75 - $1.85 range, +13% - 19%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

Reported

 

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Public Currency Rates

 

%

 

Public Currency Rates

 

%

(millions, except per share)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Change

Net sales

 

$3,998.5

 

 

$3,958.1

 

 

1

%

 

$3,998.5

 

 

$3,958.1

 

 

1

%

Operating income

 

1,044.8

 

 

566.0

 

 

85

%

 

713.1

 

 

608.6

 

 

17

%

Net income attributable to Ecolab

 

736.5

 

 

404.0

 

 

82

%

 

522.0

 

 

441.7

 

 

18

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Ecolab

 

$2.58

 

 

$1.41

 

 

83

%

 

$1.83

 

 

$1.54

 

 

19

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$4,018.7

 

 

$3,865.4

 

 

4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

720.5

 

 

592.4

 

 

22

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEO Comment

Christophe Beck, Ecolab’s chairman and chief executive officer, said, “We had another excellent quarter with broad-based performance throughout our business. Organic sales grew across all of our segments and our operating income margin continued to expand to drive 19% growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share. Strong new business wins and breakthrough innovation helped accelerate our volume growth back to 2%. Our unique ability to deliver significant total customer value has resulted in continued strong value pricing that remains in our targeted 2-3% range despite favorable carry-over pricing benefits now behind us. In a world that remains hard to predict, our innovative solutions are more essential now than ever to our customers as they drive productivity while also reducing water and energy consumption.

“Our primary focus remains on fueling our positive growth trajectory and continuing to execute on our 20% operating income margin target. Our One Ecolab initiative supports these objectives by leveraging our breakthrough innovation, digital technologies, and global service expertise to deliver best-in-class customer performance in their global operations to keep fueling our growth and margin expansion. With this, we expect a strong finish to the year and with continued good momentum, we look to drive 12-15% growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share in 2025 and beyond.”

Third Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results

Ecolab’s third quarter reported sales increased 1%, including a 2% unfavorable impact from the sale of the global surgical solutions business and a 1% unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange. Organic sales increased 4% when compared to the prior year.

Third quarter 2024 reported operating income increased 85% including the impact of special gains and charges, which were a net gain primarily related to the sale of our global surgical solutions business. Organic operating income increased 22%, as solid sales growth and lower delivered product costs more than offset growth-oriented investments in the business.

Reported other income in the third quarter of 2024 decreased slightly. Reported net interest expense decreased $4 million reflecting the impact from higher interest income earned on cash balances.

The reported income tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was 25.0% compared with the reported rate of 19.1% in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding special gains and charges and discrete tax items, the adjusted tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was 19.7% compared with the adjusted tax rate of 18.5% in the third quarter of 2023.

Reported net income increased 82% versus the prior year. Excluding the impact of special gains and charges and discrete tax items, adjusted net income increased 18% versus the prior year.

Reported diluted earnings per share increased 83% versus the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 19% when compared against the third quarter of 2023.

Currency translation had a $0.04 unfavorable impact on earnings per share in the third quarter of 2024.

Ecolab repurchased approximately 1.9 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter of 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Segment Review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

 

 

Organic

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$1,993.0

 

 

$1,940.8

 

 

3

%

 

2

%

Operating income

 

349.1

 

 

299.1

 

 

17

%

 

16

%

Operating income margin

 

17.5

%

 

15.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic operating income margin

 

17.5

%

 

15.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$1,966.7

 

 

$1,945.1

 

 

1

%

 

 

 

Operating income

 

342.7

 

 

300.7

 

 

14

%

 

 

 

 

The Industrial segment includes Water, Food & Beverage, and Paper

Organic sales increased 2% with solid growth in Water and improved growth in Food & Beverage and Paper. Water’s performance was led by good growth in downstream and light water. Improved Food & Beverage and Paper sales reflected good new business wins. Organic operating income increased 16% as lower delivered product costs and sales growth more than offset investments in the business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

 

 

Organic

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$1,403.6

 

 

$1,314.1

 

 

7

%

 

7

%

Operating income

 

325.6

 

 

254.9

 

 

28

%

 

28

%

Operating income margin

 

23.2

%

 

19.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic operating income margin

 

23.2

%

 

19.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$1,394.2

 

 

$1,313.0

 

 

6

%

 

 

 

Operating income

 

322.8

 

 

254.6

 

 

27

%

 

 

 

Organic sales growth remained very strong at 7%. Both the Institutional and Specialty businesses drove robust sales gains, continuing to significantly outperform end-market trends. Organic operating income increased 28% as strong sales growth and lower supply chain costs were partially offset by investments in the business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

 

Organic

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$334.1

 

 

$408.3

 

 

(18

)%

 

1

%

Operating income

 

35.8

 

 

44.7

 

 

(20

)%

 

24

%

Operating income margin

 

10.7

%

 

10.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

Organic operating income margin

 

10.7

%

 

8.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$330.4

 

 

$406.2

 

 

(19

)%

 

 

 

Operating income

 

34.8

 

 

43.8

 

 

(21

)%

 

 

 

Reported sales and operating income declined reflecting the sale of the global surgical solutions business, which closed on August 1st. The increase in organic sales reflected continued growth in Life Sciences and stable Healthcare sales. Modest growth in Life Sciences was driven by good new business wins, which more than offset soft near-term industry trends. Stable Healthcare sales reflected improved pricing that was offset by strategic low margin business exits as we continue to execute Healthcare’s business transformation. Organic operating income increased 24% as value pricing more than offset higher supply chain costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Pest Elimination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

 

 

Organic

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$308.7

 

 

$283.1

 

 

9

%

 

8

%

Operating income

 

63.1

 

 

59.0

 

 

7

%

 

6

%

Operating income margin

 

20.4

%

 

20.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic operating income margin

 

20.6

%

 

20.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$307.2

 

 

$283.1

 

 

9

%

 

 

 

Operating income

 

62.8

 

 

59.0

 

 

6

%

 

 

 

Organic sales increased 8%, led by double-digit growth in food & beverage and robust growth in food retail, restaurants, and hospitality. Organic operating income increased 6% as strong sales growth more than offset investments in the business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

 

$ -

 

 

 

$10.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nalco and Purolite amortization

 

50.0

 

 

 

49.9

 

 

Special (gains) and charges

 

(331.7

)

 

 

42.6

 

 

Other

 

-

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

Total Corporate operating expense

 

($281.7

)

 

 

$92.1

 

 

Third quarter of 2024 corporate segment includes:

  • amortization expense of $28 million related to the Nalco merger intangible assets and $22 million related to Purolite acquisition intangible assets
  • special gains and charges were a net gain of $332 million, reflecting the gain on sale of the global surgical solutions business

Special gains and charges for the third quarter of 2023 impacting operating expense were a net charge of $43 million primarily related to restructuring costs.

Business Outlook

2024

Ecolab expects full year 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share to improve further to the $6.60 to $6.70 range, rising 27% to 29% compared with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $5.21 in 2023. As previously disclosed, this range includes an unfavorable $0.08 per share impact in the second half of 2024 from the sale of the global surgical solutions business. As expected, favorability from lower raw material costs has progressively eased through the third quarter of 2024. These costs are anticipated to be stable to slightly higher in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Assuming stable macroeconomic demand, Ecolab expects continued solid sales growth, driven by value pricing and new business gains. The company expects to leverage this growth with attractive organic operating income margin expansion, driven by robust increases in gross margin. Good underlying productivity improvement is expected to be offset in the short-term by growth-oriented investments in the business to fuel Ecolab’s long-term performance.

The company currently expects quantifiable special gains and charges in 2024 to be a net gain of approximately $0.59 per share, principally related to the gain on sale of the global surgical solutions business of $0.92 per share. Other than the special gains and charges noted above, other such amounts are not currently quantifiable.

2024 – Fourth Quarter

Ecolab expects fourth quarter 2024 adjusted diluted earnings per share in the $1.75 to $1.85 range, rising 13% to 19% compared with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.55 a year ago.

The company currently expects quantifiable special charges in the fourth quarter of 2024 to be approximately $0.13 per share, principally related to restructuring charges. Other than the special gains and charges noted above, other such amounts are not currently quantifiable.

About Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 46,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com

Ecolab will host a live webcast to review the third quarter earnings announcement today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast, along with related materials, will be available to the public on Ecolab's website at www.ecolab.com/investor. A replay of the webcast and related materials will be available at that site.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain statements relating to future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations and predictions for the future which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words or phrases such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “we believe,” “we expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “target,” “forecast” (including the negative or variations thereof) or similar terminology used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions or events generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding macroeconomic conditions and our financial and business performance and prospects, including sales, earnings, special charges, raw material costs, margins, pricing, productivity, investments and new business. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of the company. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this news release. In particular, the ultimate results of any restructuring initiative depend on a number of factors, including the development of final plans, the impact of local regulatory requirements regarding employee terminations, the time necessary to develop and implement the restructuring initiatives and the level of success achieved through such actions in improving competitiveness, efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional risks and uncertainties that may affect operating results and business performance are set forth under Item 1A of our most recent Form 10-K, and our other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and include the impact of economic factors such as the worldwide economy, interest rates, foreign currency risk, reduced sales and earnings in our international operations resulting from the weakening of local currencies versus the U.S. dollar, demand uncertainty, supply chain challenges and inflation; the vitality of the markets we serve; exposure to global economic, political and legal risks related to our international operations, including geopolitical instability and the escalation of armed conflicts; our ability to successfully execute organizational change and management transitions; information technology infrastructure failures or breaches in data security; difficulty in procuring raw materials or fluctuations in raw material costs; the occurrence of severe public health outbreaks not limited to COVID-19; our ability to acquire complementary businesses and to effectively integrate such businesses; our ability to execute key business initiatives; our ability to successfully compete with respect to value, innovation and customer support; our increasing reliance on artificial intelligence technologies in our products, services and operations; pressure on operations from consolidation of customers or vendors; restraints on pricing flexibility due to contractual obligations and our ability to meet our contractual commitments; the costs and effects of complying with laws and regulations, including those relating to the environment, climate change standards, and to the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and use of our products, as well as to the conduct of our business generally, including labor and employment and anti-corruption; potential chemical spill or release; our commitments, goals, targets, objectives and initiatives related to sustainability; potential to incur significant tax liabilities or indemnification liabilities relating to the separation and split-off of our ChampionX business; the occurrence of litigation or claims, including class action lawsuits; the loss or insolvency of a major customer or distributor; repeated or prolonged government and/or business shutdowns or similar events; acts of war or terrorism; natural or man-made disasters; water shortages; severe weather conditions; changes in tax laws and unanticipated tax liabilities; potential loss of deferred tax assets; our indebtedness, and any failure to comply with covenants that apply to our indebtedness; potential losses arising from the impairment of goodwill or other assets; and other uncertainties or risks reported from time to time in our reports to the SEC. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this news release may not occur. We caution that undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Ecolab does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or changes in expectations, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This news release and certain of the accompanying tables include financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

These non-GAAP financial measures include:

  • fixed currency sales
  • organic sales
  • adjusted cost of sales
  • adjusted gross profit
  • adjusted gross margin
  • fixed currency operating income
  • adjusted operating income
  • adjusted fixed currency operating income
  • adjusted fixed currency operating income margin
  • organic operating income
  • organic operating income margin
  • adjusted tax rate
  • adjusted net income attributable to Ecolab
  • adjusted diluted earnings per share
  • free cash flow

We provide these measures as additional information regarding our operating results. We use these non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions, including with respect to incentive compensation. We believe that our presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency with respect to our results of operations and that these measures are useful for period-to-period comparison of results.

Our non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted cost of sales, adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross profit and adjusted operating income exclude the impact of special (gains) and charges and our non-GAAP financial measures for adjusted tax rate, adjusted net income attributable to Ecolab and adjusted diluted earnings per share further exclude the impact of discrete tax items. We include items within special (gains) and charges and discrete tax items that we believe can significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results and not necessarily reflect costs and/or income associated with historical trends and future results. After tax special (gains) and charges are derived by applying the applicable local jurisdictional tax rate to the corresponding pre-tax special (gains) and charges.

We evaluate the performance of our international operations based on fixed currency rates of foreign exchange, which eliminate the translation impact of exchange rate fluctuations on our international results. Fixed currency amounts included in this release are based on translation into U.S. dollars at the fixed foreign currency exchange rates established by management at the beginning of 2024. We also provide our segment results based on public currency rates for informational purposes.

Our reportable segments do not include the impact of intangible asset amortization from the Nalco and Purolite transactions or the impact of special (gains) and charges as these are not allocated to the Company’s reportable segments.

Our non-GAAP financial measures for organic sales, organic operating income and organic operating income margin are at fixed currency and exclude the impact of special (gains) and charges, the results of our acquired businesses from the first twelve months post acquisition and the results of divested businesses from the twelve months prior to divestiture. Further, due to the sale of the global surgical solutions business on August 1, 2024, we have excluded the results of the business for August and September 2023 from these organic measures for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 to remain comparable to the corresponding periods in 2024. In addition, as part of the separation, we also entered into an agreement with ChampionX to provide, receive or transfer certain products for a transitionary period. Transitionary period sales of product to ChampionX under this agreement are recorded in product and equipment sales in the Corporate segment along with the related cost of sales. The remaining sales to ChampionX are recorded in product and equipment sales in the Global Industrial segment along with the related cost of sales. These transactions are removed from the consolidated results as part of the calculation of the impact of acquisitions and divestitures.

We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less cash outlays for capital expenditures. It should not be inferred that the entire free cash flow amount is available for discretionary expenditures. It should not be considered a substitute for income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. We believe free cash flow is meaningful to investors as it functions as a useful measure of performance and we use this measure as an indication of the strength of the Company and its ability to generate cash.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure when evaluating our business. We recommend that investors view these measures in conjunction with the GAAP measures included in this news release. Reconciliations of our non-GAAP measures are included in the following "Supplemental Non-GAAP Reconciliations" and “Supplemental Diluted Earnings per Share Information” tables included in this news release.

We do not provide reconciliations for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis (including those contained in this news release) when we are unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and amount of various items that have not yet occurred, are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and that would impact reported earnings per share and the reported tax rate, the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures to adjusted earnings per share and the adjusted tax rate. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

(ECL-E)

ECOLAB INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

September 30

 

%

 

September 30

 

%

(millions, except per share)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product and equipment sales

 

$3,156.0

 

 

$3,170.9

 

 

 

 

$9,315.6

 

 

$9,152.0

 

 

 

Service and lease sales

 

842.5

 

 

787.2

 

 

 

 

2,420.6

 

 

2,229.8

 

 

 

Net sales

 

3,998.5

 

 

3,958.1

 

 

1

%

 

11,736.2

 

 

11,381.8

 

 

3

%

Product and equipment cost of sales

 

1,771.2

 

 

1,868.1

 

 

 

 

5,221.0

 

 

5,561.7

 

 

 

Service and lease cost of sales

 

490.3

 

 

462.4

 

 

 

 

1,409.6

 

 

1,308.8

 

 

 

Cost of sales (1)

 

2,261.5

 

 

2,330.5

 

 

(3

)%

 

6,630.6

 

 

6,870.5

 

 

(3

)%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

1,024.8

 

 

1,024.9

 

 

0

%

 

3,178.2

 

 

3,026.8

 

 

5

%

Special (gains) and charges (1)

 

(332.6

)

 

36.7

 

 

 

 

(292.2

)

 

82.2

 

 

 

Operating income

 

1,044.8

 

 

566.0

 

 

85

%

 

2,219.6

 

 

1,402.3

 

 

58

%

Other (income) expense

 

(12.9

)

 

(14.5

)

 

(11

)%

 

(38.1

)

 

(42.0

)

 

(9

)%

Interest expense, net

 

70.4

 

 

74.3

 

 

(5

)%

 

220.8

 

 

226.3

 

 

(2

)%

Income before income taxes

 

987.3

 

 

506.2

 

 

95

%

 

2,036.9

 

 

1,218.0

 

 

67

%

Provision for income taxes

 

246.5

 

 

96.8

 

 

155

%

 

384.5

 

 

235.8

 

 

63

%

Net income including noncontrolling interest

 

740.8

 

 

409.4

 

 

81

%

 

1,652.4

 

 

982.2

 

 

68

%

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

4.3

 

 

5.4

 

 

 

 

12.9

 

 

15.1

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Ecolab

 

$736.5

 

 

$404.0

 

 

82

%

 

$1,639.5

 

 

$967.1

 

 

70

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings attributable to Ecolab per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$2.60

 

 

$1.42

 

 

83

%

 

$5.76

 

 

$3.39

 

 

70

%

Diluted

 

$2.58

 

 

$1.41

 

 

83

%

 

$5.72

 

 

$3.38

 

 

69

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

283.6

 

 

285.1

 

 

(1

)%

 

284.6

 

 

284.9

 

 

0

%

Diluted

 

286.0

 

 

286.9

 

 

0

%

 

286.8

 

 

286.4

 

 

0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Cost of sales and Special (gains) and charges in the Consolidated Statement of Income above include the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

September 30

 

 

 

September 30

 

 

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other restructuring

 

$0.9

 

 

$5.9

 

 

 

 

$3.2

 

 

$17.2

 

 

 

Subtotal (a)

 

0.9

 

 

5.9

 

 

 

 

3.2

 

 

17.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special (gains) and charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Ecolab

 

24.4

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

38.9

 

 

-

 

 

 

Other restructuring

 

0.4

 

 

20.0

 

 

 

 

20.1

 

 

46.3

 

 

 

Sale of global surgical solutions business

 

(364.0

)

 

4.8

 

 

 

 

(350.7

)

 

4.8

 

 

 

Acquisition and integration activities

 

3.5

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

11.5

 

 

 

Other

 

3.1

 

 

8.9

 

 

 

 

(8.8

)

 

19.6

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

(332.6

)

 

36.7

 

 

 

 

(292.2

)

 

82.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total special (gains) and charges

 

($331.7

)

 

$42.6

 

 

 

 

($289.0

)

 

$99.4

 

 

 

 

(a) Special charges of $0.9 million and $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $3.2 million and $11.0 million for the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively, were recorded in product and equipment cost of sales. Special charges of $1.7 million and $6.2 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2023, respectively, were recorded in service and lease cost of sales.

ECOLAB INC.

REPORTABLE SEGMENT INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

Fixed Currency Rates

 

Public Currency Rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

%

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$1,993.0

 

 

$1,940.8

 

 

3

%

 

$1,966.7

 

$1,945.1

 

 

1

%

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

1,403.6

 

 

1,314.1

 

 

7

%

 

1,394.2

 

1,313.0

 

 

6

%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

334.1

 

 

408.3

 

 

(18

)%

 

330.4

 

406.2

 

 

(19

)%

Global Pest Elimination

 

308.7

 

 

283.1

 

 

9

%

 

307.2

 

283.1

 

 

9

%

Corporate

 

-

 

 

10.7

 

 

(100

)%

 

-

 

10.7

 

 

(100

)%

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

4,039.4

 

 

3,957.0

 

 

2

%

 

3,998.5

 

3,958.1

 

 

1

%

Currency impact

 

(40.9

)

 

1.1

 

 

*

 

 

 

-

 

 

*

Consolidated reported GAAP net sales

 

$3,998.5

 

 

$3,958.1

 

 

1

%

 

$3,998.5

 

$3,958.1

 

 

1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$349.1

 

 

$299.1

 

 

17

%

 

$342.7

 

$300.7

 

 

14

%

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

325.6

 

 

254.9

 

 

28

%

 

322.8

 

254.6

 

 

27

%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

35.8

 

 

44.7

 

 

(20

)%

 

34.8

 

43.8

 

 

(21

)%

Global Pest Elimination

 

63.1

 

 

59.0

 

 

7

%

 

62.8

 

59.0

 

 

6

%

Corporate

 

281.5

 

 

(91.6

)

 

*

 

281.7

 

(92.1

)

 

*

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

1,055.1

 

 

566.1

 

 

86

%

 

1,044.8

 

566.0

 

 

85

%

Currency impact

 

(10.3

)

 

(0.1

)

 

*

 

-

 

-

 

 

*

Consolidated reported GAAP operating income

 

$1,044.8

 

 

$566.0

 

 

85

%

 

$1,044.8

 

$566.0

 

 

85

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30

 

 

Fixed Currency Rates

 

Public Currency Rates

 

 

 

 

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

%

(millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

 

2024

 

2023

 

Change

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$5,790.7

 

 

$5,655.4

 

 

2

%

 

$5,742.4

 

$5,663.7

 

 

1

%

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

4,046.6

 

 

3,719.0

 

 

9

%

 

4,024.8

 

3,714.0

 

 

8

%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

1,112.0

 

 

1,189.7

 

 

(7

)%

 

1,100.0

 

1,176.7

 

 

(7

)%

Global Pest Elimination

 

872.6

 

 

797.4

 

 

9

%

 

869.0

 

795.5

 

 

9

%

Corporate

 

-

 

 

32.0

 

 

(100

)%

 

-

 

31.9

 

 

(100

)%

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

11,821.9

 

 

11,393.5

 

 

4

%

 

11,736.2

 

11,381.8

 

 

3

%

Currency impact

 

(85.7

)

 

(11.7

)

 

*

 

-

 

 

 

*

Consolidated reported GAAP net sales

 

$11,736.2

 

 

$11,381.8

 

 

3

%

 

$11,736.2

 

$11,381.8

 

 

3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$926.0

 

 

$783.8

 

 

18

%

 

$914.8

 

$788.6

 

 

16

%

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

894.3

 

 

598.4

 

 

49

%

 

888.1

 

597.4

 

 

49

%

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

106.5

 

 

113.3

 

 

(6

)%

 

103.6

 

109.5

 

 

(5

)%

Global Pest Elimination

 

174.1

 

 

155.9

 

 

12

%

 

173.4

 

155.7

 

 

11

%

Corporate

 

138.9

 

 

(248.3

)

 

*

 

139.7

 

(248.9

)

 

*

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

2,239.8

 

 

1,403.1

 

 

60

%

 

2,219.6

 

1,402.3

 

 

58

%

Currency impact

 

(20.2

)

 

(0.8

)

 

*

 

-

 

 

 

*

Consolidated reported GAAP operating income

 

$2,219.6

 

 

$1,402.3

 

 

58

%

 

$2,219.6

 

$1,402.3

 

 

58

%

 

* Not meaningful.

As shown in the “Fixed Currency Rates” tables above, we evaluate the performance of our international operations based on fixed currency exchange rates, which eliminate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on our international operations. Amounts shown in the “Public Currency Rates” tables above reflect amounts translated at actual public average rates of exchange prevailing during the corresponding period and are provided for informational purposes. The difference between the fixed currency exchange rates and the public currency exchange rates is reported as “Currency impact” in the “Fixed Currency Rates” tables above.

The Corporate segment includes amortization from the Nalco and Purolite transactions intangible assets. The Corporate segment also includes special (gains) and charges reported on the Consolidated Statement of Income.

ECOLAB INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30

December 31

September 30

(millions)

2024

2023

2023

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$1,261.1

 

 

 

$919.5

 

 

 

$1,001.3

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

2,883.0

 

 

 

2,834.2

 

 

 

2,823.5

 

 

Inventories

1,572.4

 

 

 

1,497.2

 

 

 

1,536.0

 

 

Other current assets

401.8

 

 

 

393.2

 

 

 

428.6

 

 

Total current assets

6,118.3

 

 

 

5,644.1

 

 

 

5,789.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,545.5

 

 

 

3,474.6

 

 

 

3,332.8

 

 

Goodwill

7,898.7

 

 

 

8,148.2

 

 

 

8,098.4

 

 

Other intangible assets, net

3,282.1

 

 

 

3,493.5

 

 

 

3,528.6

 

 

Operating lease assets

688.2

 

 

 

553.5

 

 

 

536.0

 

 

Other assets

568.8

 

 

 

532.7

 

 

 

572.9

 

 

Total assets

$22,101.6

 

 

 

$21,846.6

 

 

 

$21,858.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

$643.0

 

 

 

$630.4

 

 

 

$1,129.1

 

 

Accounts payable

1,812.3

 

 

 

1,566.3

 

 

 

1,498.8

 

 

Compensation and benefits

604.9

 

 

 

655.5

 

 

 

553.3

 

 

Income taxes

235.1

 

 

 

158.7

 

 

 

134.3

 

 

Other current liabilities

1,413.8

 

 

 

1,334.9

 

 

 

1,285.0

 

 

Total current liabilities

4,709.1

 

 

 

4,345.8

 

 

 

4,600.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

6,974.5

 

 

 

7,551.4

 

 

 

7,487.1

 

 

Pension and postretirement benefits

625.0

 

 

 

651.7

 

 

 

627.1

 

 

Deferred income taxes

264.6

 

 

 

418.2

 

 

 

450.9

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

551.4

 

 

 

425.5

 

 

 

415.0

 

 

Other liabilities

401.5

 

 

 

381.8

 

 

 

455.0

 

 

Total liabilities

13,526.1

 

 

 

13,774.4

 

 

 

14,035.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

367.6

 

 

 

365.7

 

 

 

365.4

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

7,108.2

 

 

 

6,766.7

 

 

 

6,710.1

 

 

Retained earnings

11,228.4

 

 

 

10,075.4

 

 

 

9,832.8

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,853.8

)

 

 

(1,850.4

)

 

 

(1,801.4

)

 

Treasury stock

(8,302.6

)

 

 

(7,312.7

)

 

 

(7,311.1

)

 

Total Ecolab shareholders’ equity

8,547.8

 

 

 

8,044.7

 

 

 

7,795.8

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

27.7

 

 

 

27.5

 

 

 

26.7

 

 

Total equity

8,575.5

 

 

 

8,072.2

 

 

 

7,822.5

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

$22,101.6

 

 

 

$21,846.6

 

 

 

$21,858.1

 

 

ECOLAB INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30

 

September 30

(millions, except percent and per share)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP net sales

 

$3,998.5

 

 

$3,958.1

 

 

$11,736.2

 

 

$11,381.8

 

Effect of foreign currency translation

 

40.9

 

 

(1.1

)

 

85.7

 

 

11.7

 

Non-GAAP fixed currency sales

 

4,039.4

 

 

3,957.0

 

 

11,821.9

 

 

11,393.5

 

Effect of acquisitions and divestitures

 

(20.7

)

 

(91.6

)

 

(101.9

)

 

(132.3

)

Non-GAAP organic sales

 

$4,018.7

 

 

$3,865.4

 

 

$11,720.0

 

 

$11,261.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP cost of sales

 

$2,261.5

 

 

$2,330.5

 

 

$6,630.6

 

 

$6,870.5

 

Special (gains) and charges

 

0.9

 

 

5.9

 

 

3.2

 

 

17.2

 

Non-GAAP adjusted cost of sales

 

$2,260.6

 

 

$2,324.6

 

 

$6,627.4

 

 

$6,853.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP gross profit

 

$1,737.0

 

 

$1,627.6

 

 

$5,105.6

 

 

$4,511.3

 

Special (gains) and charges

 

0.9

 

 

5.9

 

 

3.2

 

 

17.2

 

Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit

 

$1,737.9

 

 

$1,633.5

 

 

$5,108.8

 

 

$4,528.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP gross margin

 

43.4

%

 

41.1

%

 

43.5

%

 

39.6

%

Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin

 

43.5

%

 

41.3

%

 

43.5

%

 

39.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP operating income

 

$1,044.8

 

 

$566.0

 

 

$2,219.6

 

 

$1,402.3

 

Special (gains) and charges at public currency rates

 

(331.7

)

 

42.6

 

 

(289.0

)

 

99.4

 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income

 

713.1

 

 

608.6

 

 

1,930.6

 

 

1,501.7

 

Effect of foreign currency translation

 

10.3

 

 

(0.6

)

 

20.3

 

 

0.1

 

Non-GAAP adjusted fixed currency operating income

 

723.4

 

 

608.0

 

 

1,950.9

 

 

1,501.8

 

Effect of acquisitions and divestitures

 

(2.9

)

 

(15.6

)

 

(5.3

)

 

(17.0

)

Non-GAAP organic operating income

 

$720.5

 

 

$592.4

 

 

$1,945.6

 

 

$1,484.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP operating income margin

 

26.1

%

 

14.3

%

 

18.9

%

 

12.3

%

Non-GAAP adjusted fixed currency operating income margin

 

17.9

%

 

15.4

%

 

16.5

%

 

13.2

%

Non-GAAP organic operating income margin

 

17.9

%

 

15.3

%

 

16.6

%

 

13.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECOLAB INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30

 

September 30

(millions, except percent and per share)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net Income attributable to Ecolab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP net income attributable to Ecolab

 

$736.5

 

 

$404.0

 

 

$1,639.5

 

 

$967.1

 

Special (gains) and charges, after tax

 

(230.3

)

 

34.2

 

 

(206.3

)

 

78.6

 

Discrete tax net expense (benefit)

 

15.8

 

 

3.5

 

 

(42.7

)

 

2.3

 

Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to Ecolab

 

$522.0

 

 

$441.7

 

 

$1,390.5

 

 

$1,048.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS attributable to Ecolab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP diluted EPS

 

$2.58

 

 

$1.41

 

 

$5.72

 

 

$3.38

 

Special (gains) and charges, after tax

 

(0.81

)

 

0.12

 

 

(0.72

)

 

0.27

 

Discrete tax net expense (benefit)

 

0.06

 

 

0.01

 

 

(0.15

)

 

0.01

 

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS

 

$1.83

 

 

$1.54

 

 

$4.85

 

 

$3.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP tax rate

 

25.0

%

 

19.1

%

 

18.9

%

 

19.4

%

Special gains and charges

 

(2.9

)

 

0.1

 

 

(1.6

)

 

0.1

 

Discrete tax items

 

(2.4

)

 

(0.7

)

 

2.4

 

 

(0.2

)

Non-GAAP adjusted tax rate

 

19.7

%

 

18.5

%

 

19.7

%

 

19.3

%

ECOLAB INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended September 30

 

 

2024

 

2023

(millions)

 

Fixed Currency

 

Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures

 

Organic

 

Fixed Currency

 

Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures

 

Organic

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$1,993.0

 

 

($17.1

)

 

$1,975.9

 

 

$1,940.8

 

 

($4.3

)

 

$1,936.5

 

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

1,403.6

 

 

-

 

 

1,403.6

 

 

1,314.1

 

 

-

 

 

1,314.1

 

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

334.1

 

 

-

 

 

334.1

 

 

408.3

 

 

(76.6

)

 

331.7

 

Global Pest Elimination

 

308.7

 

 

(3.6

)

 

305.1

 

 

283.1

 

 

-

 

 

283.1

 

Corporate

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

10.7

 

 

(10.7

)

 

-

 

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

4,039.4

 

 

(20.7

)

 

4,018.7

 

 

3,957.0

 

 

(91.6

)

 

3,865.4

 

Currency impact

 

(40.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated reported GAAP net sales

 

$3,998.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

$3,958.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$349.1

 

 

($2.5

)

 

$346.6

 

 

$299.1

 

 

$0.6

 

 

$299.7

 

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

325.6

 

 

-

 

 

325.6

 

 

254.9

 

 

-

 

 

254.9

 

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

35.8

 

 

-

 

 

35.8

 

 

44.7

 

 

(15.9

)

 

28.8

 

Global Pest Elimination

 

63.1

 

 

(0.4

)

 

62.7

 

 

59.0

 

 

-

 

 

59.0

 

Corporate

 

(50.2

)

 

-

 

 

(50.2

)

 

(49.7

)

 

(0.3

)

 

(50.0

)

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

723.4

 

 

(2.9

)

 

720.5

 

 

608.0

 

 

(15.6

)

 

592.4

 

Special (gains) and charges at fixed currency rates

 

(331.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

41.9

 

 

 

 

 

Reported OI at fixed currency rates

 

1,055.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

566.1

 

 

 

 

 

Currency impact

 

(10.3

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

 

 

Consolidated reported GAAP operating income

 

$1,044.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

$566.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30

 

 

2024

 

2023

(millions)

 

Fixed Currency

 

Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures

 

Organic

 

Fixed Currency

 

Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures

 

Organic

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$5,790.7

 

 

($64.3

)

 

$5,726.4

 

 

$5,655.4

 

 

($23.7

)

 

$5,631.7

 

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

4,046.6

 

 

(31.9

)

 

4,014.7

 

 

3,719.0

 

 

-

 

 

3,719.0

 

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

1,112.0

 

 

-

 

 

1,112.0

 

 

1,189.7

 

 

(76.6

)

 

1,113.1

 

Global Pest Elimination

 

872.6

 

 

(5.7

)

 

866.9

 

 

797.4

 

 

-

 

 

797.4

 

Corporate

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

32.0

 

 

(32.0

)

 

-

 

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

11,821.9

 

 

(101.9

)

 

11,720.0

 

 

11,393.5

 

 

(132.3

)

 

11,261.2

 

Currency impact

 

(85.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11.7

)

 

 

 

 

Consolidated reported GAAP net sales

 

$11,736.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

$11,381.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Industrial

 

$926.0

 

 

($3.6

)

 

$922.4

 

 

$783.8

 

 

($0.1

)

 

$783.7

 

Global Institutional & Specialty

 

894.3

 

 

(1.9

)

 

892.4

 

 

598.4

 

 

-

 

 

598.4

 

Global Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

106.5

 

 

-

 

 

106.5

 

 

113.3

 

 

(15.9

)

 

97.4

 

Global Pest Elimination

 

174.1

 

 

0.2

 

 

174.3

 

 

155.9

 

 

-

 

 

155.9

 

Corporate

 

(150.0

)

 

-

 

 

(150.0

)

 

(149.6

)

 

(1.0

)

 

(150.6

)

Subtotal at fixed currency rates

 

1,950.9

 

 

(5.3

)

 

1,945.6

 

 

1,501.8

 

 

(17.0

)

 

1,484.8

 

Special (gains) and charges at fixed currency rates

 

(288.9

)

 

 

 

 

 

98.7

 

 

 

 

 

Reported OI at fixed currency rates

 

2,239.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,403.1

 

 

 

 

 

Currency impact

 

(20.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.8

)

 

 

 

 

Consolidated reported GAAP operating income

 

$2,219.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,402.3

 

 

 

 

 

ECOLAB INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selected Cash Flow items

 

Third Quarter Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30

 

September 30

(millions)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$786.7

 

 

 

$787.7

 

 

$2,047.2

 

 

 

$1,559.3

 

Less: Capital expenditures

 

(236.4

)

 

 

(166.5

)

 

(634.8

)

 

 

(512.2

)

Free cash flow

 

$550.3

 

 

 

$621.2

 

 

$1,412.4

 

 

 

$1,047.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECOLAB INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION

(unaudited)

 

The table below provides a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share, as reported, to the non-GAAP measure of adjusted diluted earnings per share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First

 

Second

 

Six

 

Third

 

Nine

 

Fourth

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter

 

Quarter

 

Months

 

Quarter

 

Months

 

Quarter

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

Mar. 31

 

June 30

 

June 30

 

Sept. 30

 

Sept. 30

 

Dec. 31

 

Dec. 31

 

 

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

Diluted earnings per share, as reported (U.S. GAAP)

 

$0.82

 

 

$1.15

 

$1.97

 

$1.41

 

$3.38

 

$1.41

 

$4.79

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special (gains) and charges (1)

 

0.07

 

 

0.08

 

0.15

 

0.12

 

0.27

 

0.11

 

0.38

 

Discrete tax expense (benefits) (2)

 

(0.01

)

 

0.01

 

0.00

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

0.03

 

0.04

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

 

$0.88

 

 

$1.24

 

$2.12

 

$1.54

 

$3.66

 

$1.55

 

$5.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First

 

Second

 

Six

 

Third

 

Nine

 

Fourth

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter

 

Quarter

 

Months

 

Quarter

 

Months

 

Quarter

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

Mar. 31

 

June 30

 

June 30

 

Sept. 30

 

Sept. 30

 

Dec. 31

 

Dec. 31

 

 

 

2024

 

2024

 

2024

 

2024

 

2024

 

2024

 

2024

 

Diluted earnings per share, as reported (U.S. GAAP)

 

$1.43

 

 

$1.71

 

 

$3.14

 

 

$2.58

 

 

$5.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special (gains) and charges (3)

 

0.08

 

 

0.00

 

 

0.08

 

 

(0.81

)

 

(0.72

)

 

 

 

 

 

Discrete tax expense (benefits) (4)

 

(0.17

)

 

(0.03

)

 

(0.20

)

 

0.06

 

 

(0.15

)

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

 

$1.34

 

 

$1.68

 

 

$3.02

 

 

$1.83

 

 

$4.85

 

 

$0.00

 

$0.00

 

 

Per share amounts do not necessarily sum due to changes in shares outstanding and rounding.

 

(1) Special (gains) and charges for 2023 includes $21.1 million, $23.3 million, $34.2 million and $30.6 million, net of tax, in the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. These charges were primarily related to restructuring charges, acquisition and integration charges and litigation and other charges.

 

(2) Discrete tax expenses (benefits) for 2023 includes ($4.0) million, $2.8 million, $3.5 million and $8.9 million in the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. These expenses (benefits) are primarily associated with stock compensation excess tax benefits and other discrete tax benefits.

 

(3) Special (gains) and charges for 2024 includes $23.1 million, $0.9 million and ($230.3) million, net of tax, in the first, second and third quarters, respectively. These charges were primarily related to restructuring and the gain on the sale of our global surgical solutions business.

 

(4) Discrete tax expenses (benefits) for 2024 includes ($48.2) million, ($10.3) million and $15.8 million in the first, second and third quarters, respectively. These expenses (benefits) are primarily associated with transferring certain intangibles between affiliates, stock compensation excess tax benefits, and other discrete tax expenses (benefits).

 

Investor Contact:

Andrew Hedberg (651) 250-2185

Cairn Clark (651) 250-2291

Media Contact:

Nigel Glennie (651) 250-2576

Source: Ecolab Inc.

FAQ

What was Ecolab's (ECL) Q3 2024 earnings per share?

Ecolab reported Q3 2024 diluted EPS of $2.58 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.83, representing an 83% and 19% increase respectively year-over-year.

What is Ecolab's (ECL) revenue for Q3 2024?

Ecolab reported Q3 2024 sales of $4.0 billion, representing a 1% increase compared to the previous year.

What is Ecolab's (ECL) full-year 2024 earnings guidance?

Ecolab raised its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to $6.60-$6.70, representing 27-29% growth compared to 2023.

How much did Ecolab's (ECL) free cash flow grow in Q3 2024?

Ecolab's free cash flow increased 35% to $1.4 billion in Q3 2024.

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