
Ecolab published its accounts for the fourth quarter of 2024 today.
Sales: USD 4.01 billion, which corresponds to growth of 2% compared to the previous year.
Earnings per share (EPS): USD 1.81 (adjusted), an increase of 17% compared to the previous year.
Operating profit: USD 698.6 million, an increase of 14%
Total cash flow from operating activities: USD 2.8 billion for 2024.
Free cash flow: USD 1.8 billion for 2024, a record figure.
Ecolab has also projected positive growth for 2025, with EPS expected to be between $7.42 and $7.62, an increase of 12% to 15% year-over-year.