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Jun 30, 2023
Ecolab Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Ecolab's second quarter performance was very strong, with robust organic sales growth, operating income margin expansion and adjusted diluted earnings per share growth.
Key Takeaways
Ecolab delivered a strong second quarter, driven by robust organic sales growth and operating margin expansion. The company's adjusted diluted EPS grew by 13%, reflecting strategic decisions and strong execution. Management anticipates continued strong performance in the second half of 2023, driven by pricing, new business gains, and improved productivity.
Reported sales reached $3.9 billion, an 8% increase compared to the previous year, with organic sales growing by 9%.
Reported operating income increased by 14%, with organic operating income accelerating to 21%.
Reported operating income margin was 12.6%, while organic operating income margin improved to 13.4%, a 130bps increase year-over-year.
Reported diluted EPS was $1.15, a 6% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.24, a 13% increase.
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Forward Guidance
Ecolab anticipates strong organic sales gains and mid-teens growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share in the second half of 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Continued pricing actions.
- New business gains.
- Improved productivity.
- Delivered product costs to remain high but ease progressively.
- Robust sales and earnings growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging macro environment.
- Easing end market demand.
- Volatile macro environment.
- Ongoing delivered product cost inflation.
- Challenging macroeconomic conditions.
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