JPMorgan Chase & Co. Acquires 5.1% Passive Stake in Ecolab Inc.

On July 16, 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co. filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.1% passive ownership stake in Ecolab Inc. (ECL). As of the event date on June 30, 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co. beneficially owns 14,448,038 shares of Ecolab's common stock. This position represents a significant increase from a previously reported 0.0% stake, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold for reporting. The filing indicates that JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds sole voting power over 13,045,413 shares and sole dispositive power over 14,364,448 shares. The shares are held across various subsidiaries, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This move positions JPMorgan as a major institutional shareholder in the Minnesota-based water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions company.