Ecolab Inc. vs State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? Ecolab Inc. trades at $270.66 (market cap $76.06B), while State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $178.76. The key difference: Ecolab Inc. pays a 1.08% dividend while State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF pays none, and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Ecolab Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ECL | XLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $76.06B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $308.35 | $198.21 |
52-Week Low | $245.73 | $127.49 |
Enterprise Value | $84.81B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.08% | — |
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Ecolab produces and markets cleaning and sanitation products for the hospitality, healthcare, and industrial markets. The firm is the global market share leader in this category with a wide array of products and services, including dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, and infection control products. The company has a strong hold on the U.S. market and is looking to increase its profitability abroad. Additionally, Ecolab serves customers in water, manufacturing, and life sciences end markets, selling customized solutions.
Read more on ECL →XLK tracks the Technology Select Sector Index, providing targeted exposure to the largest and most influential technology companies within the S&P 500. It is a highly concentrated, liquid vehicle focused on software, semiconductors, and hardware leaders, serving as the primary benchmark for U.S. large-cap technology performance.
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