01—History
Goodwill History
Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports · Dashed line: constant growth FY2020–FY2025. Drag across the bars to change the range.
- $9.23B
1 older move runs past ±50% (largest +340.5%); point at, tap or drag across the bars to read one.
02—Ledger
Goodwill, period by period
| Period | Scale | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.23B | +16.7% | 10-K | |
| FY2024 | $7.91B | −3.0% | 10-K | |
| FY2023 | $8.15B | +1.7% | 10-K | |
| FY2022 | $8.01B | −0.6% | 10-K | |
| FY2021 | $8.06B | +34.2% | 10-K | |
| FY2020 | $6.01B | +7.9% | 10-K | |
| FY2019 | $5.57B | +3.2% | 10-K | |
| FY2018 | $5.39B | −24.7% | 10-K | |
| FY2017 | $7.17B | +12.3% | 10-K | |
| FY2016 | $6.38B | −1.7% | 10-K | |
| FY2015 | $6.49B | −3.4% | 10-K | |
| FY2014 | $6.72B | −2.1% | 10-K | |
| FY2013 | $6.86B | +15.9% | 10-K | |
| FY2012 | $5.92B | +1.1% | 10-K | |
| FY2011 | $5.86B | +340.5% | 10-K | |
| FY2010 | $1.33B | −6.0% | 10-K | |
| FY2009 | $1.41B | +11.5% | 10-K | |
| FY2008 | $1.27B | — | 10-K |
03—Questions
What is goodwill?
Goodwill represents the premium paid above fair market value in business acquisitions, reflecting intangible value such as brand recognition and customer relationships.
What is ECOLAB INC.'s current goodwill?
ECOLAB INC. (ECL) annual goodwill for 2025 was $9.23B, a 16.69% increase from 2024. ECOLAB INC. goodwill for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 was $9.44B.
What was ECOLAB INC.'s goodwill in 2024?
ECOLAB INC. annual goodwill for 2024 was $7.91B, a 2.96% decline from 2023.
What was ECOLAB INC.'s goodwill in 2023?
ECOLAB INC. annual goodwill for 2023 was $8.15B, a 1.69% increase from 2022.
What is ECOLAB INC.'s 5-year goodwill CAGR?
ECOLAB INC. goodwill grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.96% from FY2020 to FY2025, going from $6.01B to $9.23B over 5 years.
- Company
- ECOLAB INC.
- Ticker
- ECL
- Sector
- Other
- Industry
- Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics