Business Segments · Operating Income

Upstream Energy — Operating Income

Ecolab Upstream Energy — Operating Income decreased by 12.6% to $622.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.0%, from $555.30M to $622.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Upstream Energy — Operating Income shows an upward trend with a 14.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or favorable pricing power, while a decrease signals rising costs or margin compression within the energy-focused business unit.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the Upstream Energy segment after deducting operating expenses, such as cost o...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level operating income reported by diversified industrial or chemical companies with specific energy-facing business units.

Metric ID: ecl_segment_upstream_energy_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$447.80M$465.80M$387.70M$254.50M$425.80M$483.00M$399.20M$351.60M$484.70M$566.00M$590.00M$517.90M$656.90M$1.04B$582.80M$555.30M$710.10M$760.20M$712.00M$622.00M
QoQ Change+4.0%-16.8%-34.4%+67.3%+13.4%-17.3%-11.9%+37.9%+16.8%+4.2%-12.2%+26.8%+59.1%-44.2%-4.7%+27.9%+7.1%-6.3%-12.6%
YoY Change-4.9%+3.7%+3.0%+38.2%+13.8%+17.2%+47.8%+47.3%+35.5%+84.6%-1.2%+7.2%+8.1%-27.2%+22.2%+12.0%
Range$254.50M$1.04B
CAGR+7.2%
Avg YoY Growth+19.2%
Median YoY Growth+12.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ecolab's upstream energy — operating income?
Ecolab (ECL) reported upstream energy — operating income of $622.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Ecolab's upstream energy — operating income changed year-over-year?
Ecolab's upstream energy — operating income increased by 12.0% year-over-year, from $555.30M to $622.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Ecolab's upstream energy — operating income?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ecolab's upstream energy — operating income has grown at a 14.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.60B to $2.74B.
What does upstream energy — operating income mean?
The profit or loss generated by the Upstream Energy segment after accounting for all direct and indirect operating costs.