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Ecolab Forges $1.5 Billion High-Tech Powerhouse as Q1 EPS Climbs 13% (ECL Q1 2026 Earnings Call)
Ecolab delivered a robust first quarter in 2026, highlighted by double-digit EPS growth and a powerful acceleration in its Global High Tech and Life Sciences divisions. Despite geopolitical volatility and rising energy costs, the company showcased exceptional pricing power and a strategic pivot toward high-growth, high-margin sectors, particularly AI data center cooling and microelectronics water management.