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Some cried. Others were speechless. How front-line workers walked away with checks averaging $240,000, nearly equal Wall Street bonuses, when KKR sold their company
29.03.2026 11:25
They knew they were getting a payout. But employees at CoolIT had no idea just how much they'd profit from KKR's sale of their employer.
Ecolab Details $4.75B CoolIT Deal, Targets Q3 2026 Close and 20%+ Margins by 2027
27.03.2026 19:47
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) detailed its planned acquisition of direct-to-chip liquid cooling provider CoolIT Systems on a conference call, outlining the deal terms, expected timing, and how management believes the transaction strengthens the company’s long-term growth and margin profile. Deal terms and time
How The Ecolab (ECL) Narrative Is Shifting On Pricing Power And CoolIT Deal Risks
27.03.2026 17:05
Ecolab’s consensus fair value has been tweaked, moving from US$321.86 to US$320.43, a small reset that still keeps attention on how pricing and execution views are evolving. That modest adjustment lines up with a mixed analyst backdrop, where some firms are more upbeat on pricing power and cash generation while others are dialing back targets over valuation, deal terms, and execution risk. Read on to see what is driving these shifts and how to track the next moves in the Ecolab story. Analyst...
Data center cooling demand will outlast AI bubble, Ecolab says
24.03.2026 15:47
(Bloomberg) -- The company behind a $4.75 billion data-center cooling deal said demand for its services will keep growing even if the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure slows down.Ecolab Inc., which agreed last week to buy CoolIT Systems Inc. from funds managed by KKR & Co., expects revenue in its data center business to keep growing at least 20% a year “for the foreseeable future,” said Josh Magnuson, the company’s general manager for global water solutions. That’s because deman
Ecolab CoolIT Deal Strengthens AI Data Center Cooling Position, RBC Says
24.03.2026 15:04
Ecolab (ECL) is well-positioned to benefit from rising AI-driven demand for data center cooling foll
Samsara Announces 2026 North America Customer Advisory Board, Driving AI Innovation in Physical Operations
24.03.2026 13:00
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2026--Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced its 2026 North America Customer Advisory Board (CAB). Its members run some of the world’s most complex operations, managing vast frontline workforces and critical equipment that drive significant economic value. The board provides operational insights that help Samsara build solutions that create immediate impact.
Calls of the Day: KB Home, Monster Beverage, Ecolab and Wabtec
24.03.2026 12:46
The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.
This Ralph Lauren Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday
24.03.2026 09:27
Top Wall Street analysts upgraded STRO, JKS, AJG, ECL, RL stocks. See analysts' ratings and price targets on Benzinga's analyst ratings page.
JP Morgan Upgrades Ecolab to Overweight, Maintains Price Target to $295
24.03.2026 08:06
JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgrades Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) from Neutral to Overweight and maintains the price target from $295 to $295.
Ecolab Buying CoolIT Systems in $4.75 Billion Deal as Data Center Liquid Cooling Demand Surges
20.03.2026 15:26
Ecolab (ECL) agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems from KKR (KKR) in a $4.75 billion deal as technology c
Top Midday Stories: Super Micro Places Co-Founder on Leave After Chip-Smuggling Charge; FedEx Posts Strong Earnings, Guidance
20.03.2026 15:25
All three major US stock indexes were down in late-morning trading Friday and appear headed for anot
Ecolab Buys CoolIT Systems for $4.75 Billion. It’s All About AI for the Struggling Stock.
20.03.2026 14:54
Ecolab agreed to buy liquid cooling company CoolIT Systems in an all-cash deal worth $4.75 billion, broadening its exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom. CoolIT focuses exclusively on liquid cooling solutions for data centers, which use the technology to keep fragile computing hardware operating. Ecolab the Minnesota-based water services company, said the acquisition will bolster its cooling offerings for data center operators, which are increasingly shifting to liquid cooling from air.
Ecolab Buys a Liquid Cooling Company for $4.75 Billion. It’s All About AI.
20.03.2026 12:57
Ecolab agreed to buy liquid cooling company CoolIT Systems in an all-cash deal worth $4.75 billion, broadening its exposure to the artificial-intelligence boom. CoolIT focuses exclusively on liquid cooling solutions for data centers, which use the technology to keep fragile computing hardware operating. Ecolab the Minnesota-based water services company, said the acquisition will bolster its cooling offerings for data center operators, which are increasingly shifting to liquid cooling from air.
Ecolab to buy CoolIT for $4.75 billion to tap into AI data center boom
20.03.2026 12:10
Ecolab said on Friday it would acquire CoolIT Systems from KKR for about $4.75 billion in cash, as the water solutions firm seeks to capitalize on surging demand for liquid cooling in artificial intelligence-driven data centers. Owned by funds managed by KKR, CoolIT designs and manufactures liquid cooling systems used by hyperscale and colocation operators. Ecolab expects CoolIT’s hardware and thermal engineering to complement its own strengths in water, chemistry and digital monitoring, helping it turn into a more complete provider of cooling and fluid management.
Ecolab to Acquire CoolIT Systems, a Global Leader in Advanced Liquid Cooling for Next-Gen AI Data Centers
20.03.2026 12:00
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 20, 2026--Ecolab announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, a high-growth, high-margin leader in liquid cooling technology for next-gen AI data centers. CoolIT is expected to generate approximately $550 million in sales over the next 12 months. With CoolIT’s rapid sales growth, the acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen the company’s Global High-Tech growth engine and accelerate Global Water’s organic sales growt
Ecolab Strikes ~$4.75B Deal To Acquire CoolIT Systems
20.03.2026 08:06
Ecolab announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, a high-growth, high-margin leader in liquid cooling technology for next-gen AI data centers. CoolIT is expected to
Ecolab Moves Closer to Acquiring CoolIT in $4.5B–$5B Deal
20.03.2026 04:11
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Steady Income. On March 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is getting close to a deal to acquire data-center cooling firm CoolIT Systems from KKR for between $4.5 billion and $5 billion, according to people familiar with the […]
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Gets Upgraded to Buy From Hold by Berenberg – Here’s Why
18.03.2026 12:41
Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is one of the best ethical companies to invest in now according to Reddit. On March 16, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) was upgraded to Buy from Hold by Berenberg, with the firm adjusting the price target on the stock to $326 from $300. Berenberg told investors in a research note that it will […]
Ecolab Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 20th Consecutive Year
18.03.2026 10:00
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2026--Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced it has been named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks Ecolab’s 20th consecutive year receiving the recognition—an achievement only a small number of companies worldwide can claim