ECL technical analysis

ECL Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 4, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

ECL Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
ECL
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 3, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series279.43August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series279.43August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

ECL Technical Analysis Summary

ECL (Ecolab) shows a more constructive technical picture after the recent pullback. On the daily timeframe, price at 279.43 sits above SMA20 (273.55), SMA50 (268.81), and SMA200 (269.64), recovering from the late-July low. RSI14 at 56.79 is modestly bullish and the MACD histogram has turned positive at 0.72, signaling improving daily momentum. Volume on the latest session ran 1.30x the 20-day average, confirming participation in the rebound. The weekly timeframe remains in a long-term uptrend with price above SMA20 (265.71) and SMA200 (221.67), though a close below SMA50 (270.01) keeps the medium-term structure mixed; the weekly MACD line at 1.35 above its signal at -0.11 supports stabilization. ECL sits at 56.73% of its 52-week range (242.49 to 307.61). A sustained close above 288.30 (20-day and 60-day high) would open the path toward the 52-week high, while a break below 261.50 (20-day low) would signal renewed weakness.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 3, 2026)

Trend
Mixed with a bullish short-term bias. Price at 279.43 is above SMA20 (273.55), SMA50 (268.81), and SMA200 (269.64), recovering from the late-July pullback. SMA20 has turned up and sits above both SMA50 and SMA200, but SMA50 at 268.81 remains marginally below SMA200 at 269.64, so the moving-average stack is not yet fully bullish aligned.
Momentum
Modestly bullish. RSI14 at 56.79 is above the 50 midline, showing recovering upside momentum without being overbought. MACD is constructive: the MACD line at 2.21 is above the signal line at 1.49 and the histogram has turned positive at 0.72, reflecting a fresh bullish crossover.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 6.62 (2.37% of price) indicates average daily swings of about 6.60. Bollinger Bands (261.78 to 285.32) show price in the upper half after the rebound from the lower band area near 261.78.
Volume
Above average. Latest daily volume of 1,595,400 is 1.30x the 20-period average (1,223,100), suggesting renewed participation behind the rebound from the 261.50 low.

Assessment

The daily timeframe has shifted from consolidation to a constructive recovery. Price reclaimed all three key moving averages, MACD delivered a bullish crossover with a positive histogram, and volume expanded to confirm the move. RSI at 56.79 has room to run before reaching overbought. A close above 288.30 (20-day and 60-day high) would confirm the next leg up, while a drop back below SMA20 at 273.55 would put the recovery at risk.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed within a longer-term uptrend. Price at 277.63 is above SMA20 (265.71) and well above SMA200 (221.67), but below SMA50 (270.01). SMA20 at 265.71 sits below SMA50 at 270.01, so the medium-term structure is still repairing after the June-July pullback. The upward-sloping SMA200 confirms the multi-year uptrend.
Momentum
Modestly bullish. RSI14 at 54.98 is above the 50 midline. MACD is supportive: the MACD line at 1.35 is above the signal line at -0.11 and the histogram is positive at 1.47, keeping the bullish crossover intact.
Volatility
Moderate to elevated. ATR14 at 13.50 (4.86% of price) reflects average weekly swings of about 13.50, consistent with the volatility around the recent pullback. Bollinger Bands (245.34 to 286.08) place price in the middle of the weekly range.
Volume
Roughly average. Weekly volume of 7,739,200 is close to the 20-week average (7,555,185) at about 1.02x, indicating normal participation during the stabilization.

Assessment

The weekly timeframe shows ECL in a long-term uptrend that is stabilizing after the June-July pullback. Price above the upward-sloping SMA200 and a positive MACD histogram support the constructive view, but price below SMA50 and an SMA20/SMA50 stack that is not yet aligned mean the medium-term trend has not fully confirmed. The 52-week position at 53.97% is consistent with a neutral-to-constructive read.

Key indicators

ECL Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)56.7954.98
MACD (12, 26, 9)2.21 / 1.49 / 0.721.35 / -0.11 / 1.47
ATR (14)6.62 (2.37%)13.50 (4.86%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)261.78 - 285.32245.34 - 286.08
SMA (20)273.55265.71
SMA (50)268.81270.01
SMA (200)269.64221.67

Price structure

ECL Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price279.43277.63
1-Period Return+0.65%+3.30%
5-Period Return+2.97%-2.12%
20-Period Return-1.51%+1.81%
60-Period Return+6.37%+5.32%
252-Period Return+7.89%+37.08%
52-Week Low242.49242.49
52-Week High307.61307.61
52-Week Position56.73%53.97%

Key levels

ECL Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High288.30288.30
20-Period Low261.50242.49
60-Period High288.30307.61
60-Period Low242.49242.49

Scenarios

ECL Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price closes above the 20-day high of 288.30 and then sustains above the 52-week high of 307.61.

Invalidation

Price closes back below SMA20 at 273.55.

What to watch

A sustained close above 288.30 with RSI holding above 55 and volume expanding; the weekly MACD histogram continuing to rise.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to oscillate between 261.50 support and 288.30 resistance.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary on above-average volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 45 and 65; volume returning toward or below the 20-day average.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 261.50 and then the 60-day low at 242.49.

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA50 (268.81) and holds above it.

What to watch

Sustained closes below SMA20 (273.55); RSI dropping below 45; rising downside volume.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 3, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 3, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 4, 2026.