Ecolab (ECL) shares jumped more than 7% to be among the top S&P 500 gainers Tuesday, as the company posted a current quarter and 2025 outlook that topped analysts’ estimates amid “growth trends” in water, hygiene and infection prevention.

The company projected first quarter 2025 adjusted 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:earnings per share (EPS) in the $1.47 to $1.53 range, translating to a 10%🅘 to 14% gain versus the $1.34 posted for 𒅌the same quarter last year. Ecolab also said it expects full year 2025 adjusted EPS to rise to a range of $7.42 to $7.62, an increase of 12% to 15% compared with the $6.65 for 2024.

The top end of both ranges surpassed consensus estimates of analysts✤ polled by Visible Alpha.

“Secular growth trends in water, hygie🐷ne, and infection prevention continue to fuel resilient demand for Ecolab’s innovative technologies and services,” the company sai🍸d, noting that it expects stronger ”macroeconomic trends” in the U.S., its largest and most profitable region.

Ecolab also posted fourth quarter adjusted EPS at $1.81, which beat estima🎉tes, and $4 billion in revenue, which was in line with forecasts.

Ecolab shares are up more than 30% in the past year.