Ecolab's second quarter results were impacted by COVID-19, with a 15% decrease in reported sales. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.65, a 49% decrease. The Healthcare and Life Sciences segment showed strong growth, while the Institutional segment was heavily impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.
Reported sales from continuing operations decreased by 15%.
Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased by 63% to $0.44.
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased by 49% to $0.65.
Free cash flow from continuing operations was $229 million.
Due to the uncertain outlook regarding the full extent of COVID-19’s impact on the global economy and its longevity, Ecolab is not providing either quarterly or annual earnings forecasts.
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