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Ecolab Delivers Accelerated Sales Growth and Double-Digit EPS Growth; Reported Diluted EPS $1.52; Adjusted Diluted EPS $1.70, +13%; Maintains 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook: $8.43 - $8.63, +12% - 15%
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 28, 2026--Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL):
About this update from Ecolab Inc.
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