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Sep 30, 2022
Ecolab Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Ecolab's third quarter performance was marked by double-digit sales growth and accelerating pricing, which were offset by unfavorable currency translation and higher interest expense.
Key Takeaways
Ecolab reported strong sales growth in the third quarter, driven by pricing actions and new business wins, but earnings were negatively impacted by currency translation and increased interest expenses. The company is implementing cost savings measures in Europe to mitigate the effects of the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis.
Reported sales increased by 10% to $3.7 billion, with acquisition adjusted fixed currency sales up 13%.
Total pricing accelerated to +12%, exceeding delivered product costs.
Reported operating income increased by 4%, while acquisition adjusted fixed currency operating income grew by 3%.
Reported diluted EPS was $1.21, an 8% increase, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.30, a 6% decrease.
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Forward Guidance
Ecolab expects continued strong acceleration in fourth quarter 2022 operating income growth, which is expected to be offset by unfavorable currency translation impacts of $0.11 per share and higher interest expense, resulting in fourth quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share approaching last year’s $1.28.
Positive Outlook
- Continued strong acceleration in fourth quarter 2022 operating income growth
- Strong business momentum
- Accelerating pricing
- Further productivity gains
- Leading value proposition operating in a $152 billion global market
Challenges Ahead
- More challenging macroeconomic environment, especially in Europe
- High delivered product costs
- Unfavorable currency translation impacts that are expected to persist well into 2023
- War and energy crisis are having an increased short-term impact on demand and costs
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