The total return over the past 12 months is +2.66% vs. +19.98% for the S&P 500. So far it's up +6.95% this year. Includes price appreciation + reinvested dividends.
| Category | 1Y (TTM) | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price CAGR | +1.58% | +15.15% | +4.40% | +8.45% | +11.90% | +9.58% |
| Total Return CAGR | +2.66% | +16.35% | +5.56% | +9.63% | +13.16% | +10.85% |
| Revenue CAGR | +7.11% | +4.49% | +6.78% | +2.41% | +6.71% | +6.64% |
| Net Income CAGR | (0.92%) | +21.68% | +15.03% | +8.27% | +9.74% | +9.85% |
| EPS CAGR | (0.53%) | +24.15% | +5.19% | +8.05% | +8.13% | +9.25% |
| Free Cash Flow CAGR | +19.10% | +12.21% | +5.77% | +2.68% | +8.15% | +10.75% |
| Operating Cash Flow CAGR | +16.47% | +13.92% | +9.98% | +3.17% | +8.59% | +9.13% |
| Dividends CAGR | +13.57% | +9.16% | +7.24% | +7.18% | +10.02% | +10.52% |
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Ecolab Inc. (ECL)
| Year | Start price | End price | ECL Return | SPY Return | Outperformance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $262.52 | $279.28 | +6.95% | +13.55% | (6.60%) |
| 2025 | $234.32 | $262.52 | +13.20% | +17.72% | (4.52%) |
| 2024 | $198.35 | $234.32 | +19.29% | +24.89% | (5.60%) |
| 2023 | $145.56 | $198.35 | +37.94% | +26.19% | +11.75% |
| 2022 | $234.59 | $145.56 | (37.11%) | (18.17%) | (18.94%) |
| 2021 | $216.36 | $234.59 | +9.39% | +28.74% | (19.35%) |
| 2020 | $192.99 | $216.36 | +13.20% | +18.37% | (5.17%) |
| 2019 | $147.35 | $192.99 | +32.28% | +31.22% | +1.06% |
| 2018 | $134.18 | $147.35 | +11.09% | (4.56%) | +15.65% |
| 2017 | $117.22 | $134.18 | +15.80% | +21.70% | (5.90%) |
Start and end prices are split-adjusted closing prices. Total return includes reinvested dividends, so it can differ from the price change.