Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is trading at $253.32, which is -17.8% below its all-time high of $308.35. The Drawdown Severity Score is 3.9, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, ECL has experienced 363 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.0%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:12 PM EDT
ECL
StockEcolab Inc.
Price
$253.32
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $308.35
Elevated
Current Drawdown
-17.8%
Days in Drawdown
59
Avg Max Drawdown
4.0%
Avg Length
38
Drawdown Severity Score™
3.9
ECL - Price & High Water Mark
ECL - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Ecolab Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $253.32, which represents a 17.8% decline from its all-time high of $308.35. This drawdown has persisted for 59 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Ecolab Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.0% in depth, with an average duration of 38 days. Ecolab Inc. has gone through 363 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Ecolab Inc. in the last 14 years was 43.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 813 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Ecolab Inc. currently stands at 3.95. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Ecolab Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 363 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Ongoing | 59 days | -17.8% | $308.35 | $253.32 | — |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-19 | 6 days | -0.7% | $281.15 | $279.31 | $282.98 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-08-12 | 37 days | -5.4% | $273.43 | $258.77 | $275.96 |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-03 | 2 days | -0.1% | $271.96 | $271.81 | $273.43 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-01 | 19 days | -3.7% | $269.64 | $259.59 | $271.96 |
| 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-12 | 2 days | -0.5% | $268.07 | $266.64 | $269.64 |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-06-10 | 98 days | -16.2% | $267.82 | $224.56 | $268.07 |
| 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-28 | 8 days | -1.3% | $265.36 | $261.86 | $267.02 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-18 | 5 days | -0.3% | $263.50 | $262.78 | $264.25 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2025-02-11 | 114 days | -11.9% | $258.84 | $228.02 | $259.30 |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-18 | 2 days | -1.0% | $257.15 | $254.53 | $258.84 |
| 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-14 | 4 days | -0.7% | $253.24 | $251.46 | $253.87 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-10 | 14 days | -2.6% | $253.20 | $246.56 | $253.24 |
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-26 | 3 days | -0.2% | $252.30 | $251.72 | $253.20 |
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-23 | 7 days | -1.6% | $250.10 | $246.04 | $252.30 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-16 | 14 days | -3.2% | $250.08 | $242.05 | $250.10 |
| 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-27 | 29 days | -7.7% | $244.89 | $226.06 | $245.61 |
| 2024-07-24 | 2024-07-29 | 6 days | -1.2% | $243.70 | $240.68 | $244.89 |
| 2024-07-15 | 2024-07-22 | 8 days | -1.7% | $243.11 | $238.89 | $243.34 |
| 2024-06-25 | 2024-07-12 | 18 days | -3.7% | $241.65 | $232.62 | $243.11 |
| 2024-06-13 | 2024-06-17 | 5 days | -0.7% | $238.16 | $236.56 | $239.66 |
| 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-11 | 5 days | -0.7% | $237.02 | $235.30 | $237.11 |
| 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-04 | 14 days | -3.8% | $231.58 | $222.84 | $232.09 |
| 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-17 | 8 days | -0.8% | $230.18 | $228.38 | $230.26 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2024-05-07 | 41 days | -5.9% | $228.39 | $214.99 | $229.53 |
| 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | 3 days | -1.0% | $225.93 | $223.77 | $228.39 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2024-03-22 | 813 days | -43.7% | $225.71 | $127.07 | $225.93 |
| 2021-11-15 | 2021-12-29 | 45 days | -6.5% | $225.24 | $210.55 | $225.71 |
| 2021-11-11 | 2021-11-12 | 2 days | -0.4% | $223.05 | $222.18 | $225.24 |
| 2021-10-27 | 2021-11-05 | 10 days | -4.0% | $220.09 | $211.22 | $220.47 |
| 2021-09-09 | 2021-10-26 | 48 days | -8.9% | $218.97 | $199.39 | $220.09 |
| 2021-05-05 | 2021-09-08 | 127 days | -10.3% | $217.90 | $195.52 | $218.97 |
| 2020-06-09 | 2021-05-04 | 330 days | -19.8% | $217.00 | $173.93 | $217.90 |
| 2020-06-01 | 2020-06-03 | 3 days | -1.7% | $200.47 | $197.14 | $208.28 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-05-28 | 98 days | -40.3% | $197.81 | $118.09 | $199.37 |
| 2019-08-20 | 2020-02-18 | 183 days | -12.5% | $195.23 | $170.81 | $195.34 |
| 2019-08-14 | 2019-08-19 | 6 days | -2.8% | $194.19 | $188.74 | $195.23 |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-08-13 | 2 days | -0.5% | $192.79 | $191.76 | $194.19 |
| 2019-07-31 | 2019-08-09 | 10 days | -5.5% | $192.52 | $181.92 | $192.79 |
| 2019-07-24 | 2019-07-29 | 6 days | -1.0% | $187.17 | $185.29 | $187.79 |
| 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-23 | 9 days | -1.9% | $187.02 | $183.41 | $187.17 |
| 2019-07-05 | 2019-07-12 | 8 days | -2.0% | $187.00 | $183.33 | $187.02 |
| 2019-06-11 | 2019-07-03 | 23 days | -5.5% | $186.48 | $176.21 | $187.00 |
| 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-03 | 48 days | -3.8% | $173.10 | $166.44 | $173.36 |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-04-16 | 2 days | -0.7% | $172.85 | $171.62 | $173.10 |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-04-10 | 6 days | -0.7% | $170.49 | $169.25 | $170.50 |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-04-03 | 2 days | -0.3% | $166.85 | $166.36 | $169.45 |
| 2019-03-22 | 2019-03-28 | 7 days | -1.4% | $164.19 | $161.91 | $164.31 |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-21 | 3 days | -0.4% | $163.57 | $162.93 | $164.19 |
| 2019-03-06 | 2019-03-12 | 6 days | -0.6% | $158.82 | $157.94 | $159.26 |
| 2019-03-04 | 2019-03-05 | 2 days | -0.3% | $158.49 | $157.95 | $158.82 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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ECL Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$253.32
High-water mark
$308.35
Current drawdown
-17.8%
Days in drawdown
59
This ECL page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Ecolab Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About ECL
Ecolab Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 252 days with an average max drop of -22.1%.
The current drawdown of -17.8% has lasted 59 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Mar 2024 | -43.7% | 813 days |
| Feb 2020 to May 2020 | -40.3% | 98 days |
| Jun 2020 to May 2021 | -19.8% | 330 days |
| Mar 2025 to Jun 2025 | -16.2% | 98 days |
| Aug 2019 to Feb 2020 | -12.5% | 183 days |
| Oct 2024 to Feb 2025 | -11.9% | 114 days |
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