Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) has been in the spotlight recently for a range of financial activities. The company continues to attract investment, such as Novak & Powell Financial Services' recent infusion of $646,000 and Groupama Asset Managment's purchase of 81,211 shares. Several entities have trimmed their stock positions, notably Smith Shellnut Wilson and Mairs & Power. Despite some underperformance relative to competitors, Ecolab's Q1 earnings were strong and exceeded analyst expectations. The company's shares hit a new 1-year high at $240.73. Ecolab's Q4 earnings also surpassed estimates and projected a positive 2024 outlook. This growth was put down to its strong momentum in the market. Its basic materials outperformed peers this year and saw gains from heavy investments made a year ago. However, despite the promising financial performances, there are claims that the company is overvalued. Notably, Ecolab is set to pay an upcoming dividend and its dividend is set to increase to $0.57. In other news, the company intends to sell its Equipment Care segment and its global surgical unit for $950 million.
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