Company / Free Cash Flow
Ecolab Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$1.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.4B / $1.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#7 of 109
Materials
What the data says
Among 109 Materials companies, Ecolab is in the top 6% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1.4B in FY2022 to $1.9B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $1.4B to $1.9B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in MaterialsTop 6% of 109This company $1.9B Sector average $394.3M
▼
+383.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Ecolab's free cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +4.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 4.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #7 out of 109 companies in the Materials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.9B | +4.7% |
| FY2024 | $1.8B | +28.2% |
| FY2023 | $1.4B | +3.5% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | -18.8% |
| FY2021 | $1.7B | +12.7% |
| FY2020 | $1.5B | -11.3% |
| FY2019 | $1.7B | +42.8% |
| FY2018 | $1.2B | -3.3% |
| FY2017 | $1.2B | +14.6% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | +14.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026