ECL Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Ecolab Inc. (ECL) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with ECL's current 1.04% yield and 6.6% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.04%
Annual Dividend: $2.84 per share
Share Price: $274.31
Payout Ratio: 36.9%
ECL DRIP Calculator
Model ECL dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 6.6% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in ECL 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in ECL on 2016-06-30 would be worth $2,614.26 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 161.4%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,511.97 (151.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $102.29 in extra value.
Starting share price: $118.6 — Current share price: $274.31
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ECL's current dividend yield?
- ECL (Ecolab Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.04%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $104 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much ECL do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from ECL at its current yield of 1.04%, you would need approximately $1,153,846 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does ECL pay monthly dividends?
- No, ECL pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is ECL's dividend safe?
- ECL's payout ratio is 36.9%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is ECL's dividend growth rate?
- ECL's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 6.6% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in ECL 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in ECL on 2016-06-30 would be worth approximately $2,614.26 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 161.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,511.97 — meaning DRIP added $102.29 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the ECL dividend page.