Investing.com - Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) reported third quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Tuesday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.15 on revenue of $3.02B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.12 on revenue of $3B. .
For the year, Ecolab shares are up 2.68%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 5.27% year to date.
Ecolab follows other major Consumer/Non-Cyclical sector earnings this month
On October 20, Procter&Gamble reported first quarter EPS of $1.63 on revenue of $19.32B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $18.38B.
Coca-Cola earnings beat analyst's expectations on Thursday, with third quarter EPS of $0.55 on revenue of $8.7B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.46 on revenue of $8.36B
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