These stocks could land big profits from filling Big Tech's critical water needs

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Market Watch • Dec 12, 2025

Ecolab Increases Cash Dividend 12%

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a 12% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.73 per common share, to be paid January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 16, 2025. This increase results in a new indicated annual cash dividend of $2.92 per share in 2026 and represents Ecolab's 34th consecutive annual dividend rate increase. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 89 consecut.

Business Wire • Dec 4, 2025

Here's Why You Should Retain Ecolab Stock in Your Portfolio Now

ECL's robust product lineup, innovation-driven growth and strong Q2 results underscore its long-term potential despite macroeconomic headwinds.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025

Ecolab Launches Integrated Cooling Platform to Support AI Data Centers

ECL's new Cooling as a Service platform targets soaring AI data center demand with integrated site-to-chip efficiency upgrades.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 17, 2025

Ecolab Strengthens Integrated Cooling Program for Data Centers

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, announces the launch of a fully integrated, cutting-edge cooling program to optimize cooling performance at global scale. Ecolab's Cooling as a Service (CaaS) program brings together a full suite of cooling management solutions that unlock peak cooling performance all the way from the data cente.

Business Wire • Nov 14, 2025

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Presents at Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference Transcript

Ecolab Inc. ( ECL ) Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference November 11, 2025 11:15 AM EST Company Participants Christophe Beck - CEO & Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants Andrew J. Wittmann - Robert W.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for November 11, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Ecolab's chairman and chief executive officer, will address financial analysts at the Baird Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday November 11, 2025. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Beck's presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 10:15am CT     DATE : November 11, 2025     DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes     LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor     ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available through February 11, 20.

Business Wire • Nov 7, 2025

Ecolab Expands Partnership with The Home Depot to Launch Exclusive Product Line in Canada

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, is proud to announce the expansion of its exclusive partnership with The Home Depot. For the first time, Canadians can shop for cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential use under the Ecolab® Scientific Clean™ product line at more than 180 Home Depot retail stores across Can.

Business Wire • Nov 4, 2025

2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which reports on water stewardship around the world. This year's research highlights water's connection to timely global trends, including new business opportunities from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer concern about its impact on vital natural resources. According to the Watermark St.

Business Wire • Oct 30, 2025

First Close of Emerald Global Water Fund II Reaches EUR 60 Million

ZÜRICH, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerald Technology Ventures, a globally recognized venture capital firm with two decades of water-sector leadership, announced the first close of its Global Water Fund II at €60 million, marking a significant milestone in the fund's mission to advance water innovation worldwide. The fund's anchor investors are Veralto Corporation (NYSE: VLTO) – a newly independent global leader in water analytics and treatment – and Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) – a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 30, 2025