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Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation

Ecolab Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation decreased by 6.0% to $6.92B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.1%, from $7B to $6.92B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation shows an upward trend with a 2.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels indicate significant financial leverage, which can amplify returns but also increase financial risk during downturns.

Detailed definition

Includes all debt and lease obligations with a maturity date extending beyond one year. This represents the long-term fi...

Peer comparison

Compared to equity to determine debt-to-equity ratios, which vary by industry capital intensity.

Metric ID: other_long_term_debt_and_capital_lease_obligations

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$6.71B$5.93B$8.35B$8.27B$8.17B$8.03B$8.08B$7.52B$7.5B$7.49B$7.55B$7.53B$7.54B$6.97B$6.95B$7B$7.52B$8.05B$7.37B$6.92B
QoQ Change-11.6%+40.7%-1.0%-1.2%-1.7%+0.6%-6.9%-0.3%-0.2%+0.9%-0.3%+0.1%-7.5%-0.4%+0.7%+7.5%+7.1%-8.5%-6.0%
YoY Change+21.7%+35.3%-3.3%-9.0%-8.2%-6.7%-6.5%+0.1%+0.5%-6.8%-8.0%-7.1%-0.2%+15.5%+6.0%-1.1%
Range$5.93B$8.35B
CAGR+0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+1.4%
Median YoY Growth-2.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ecolab's long-term debt and lease obligation?
Ecolab (ECL) reported long-term debt and lease obligation of $6.92B in Q1 2026.
How has Ecolab's long-term debt and lease obligation changed year-over-year?
Ecolab's long-term debt and lease obligation decreased by 1.1% year-over-year, from $7B to $6.92B.
What is the long-term trend for Ecolab's long-term debt and lease obligation?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ecolab's long-term debt and lease obligation has grown at a 2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.67B to $7.37B.
What does long-term debt and lease obligation mean?
Long-term loans and lease payments due after more than one year.