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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorTrend support at 271.50
Daily :Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence
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It was a fourth positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Ecolab Inc. (ECL). During the week, the ECL climbed 1.51 points, or 0.55%, and closed at 274.80 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was 19% above average.

ECL is a member of Materials Sector. Materials is the second most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See ECL long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 3, 2022 at 131.04 and reached 309.27 on February 24, 2026. ECL gained -178.23 points, or -136.01%, in 172 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (271.50) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See ECL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 3, 2025 at 251.74 and reached 309.27 on February 24, 2026. ECL gained -57.53 points, or -22.85%, in 16 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 252.83 and resistance is at 330.10. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ECL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 13, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ECL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 19, 2026 at 252.66 and reached 279.00 on April 17, 2026. ECL gained -26.34 points, or -10.43%, in 29 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 269.19 and resistance is at 278.33. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ECL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 31, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 64.13
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 36.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.62
Bearish
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 67.46
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.87 Bearish
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 51.44
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 68.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 22.82
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 34.39
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 3.61
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 321.02
50 Day Moving Average 281.83
Upper Bollinger Band 281.77
Weekly Trendline Resistance 278.33
Daily Stochastic Crossing 275.48
Price 274.80
Yearly Trendline Support 271.50
Weekly Trendline Support 269.19
Parabolic System 268.79
20 Day Moving Average 267.49
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 267.49
Lower Bollinger Band 260.99
Quarterly Trendline Support 252.83
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 8
Industry Specialty Chemicals 67
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 267.54
Low Date 04/15/2026
High 279.00
High Date 04/17/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 278.33
Support 269.19
Low 252.66
Low Date 03/19/2026
High 279.00
High Date 04/17/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 309.27
High Date 02/24/2026
Low 252.66
Low Date 03/19/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 330.10
Support 252.83
Low 251.74
Low Date 11/03/2025
High 309.27
High Date 02/24/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Support
Resistance 321.02
Support 271.50
Low 131.04
Low Date 11/03/2022
High 309.27
High Date 02/24/2026
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