Bill Gates's ECL Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 5.22 M shares of Ecolab Inc. (ECL) worth $1.37 B, representing 3.87% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Bill Gates has maintained a long-term strategic position in ECL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 500,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's Ecolab (ECL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ecolab (ECL) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2022 | +351,617 | Add 7.23% | 5.22 M | $145.56 |
| Q3 2022 | +500,000 | Add 11.45% | 4.87 M | $144.42 |
| Q2 2021 | +1 | Add 0.00% | 4.37 M | $205.97 |
| Q1 2016 | +1 | Add 0.00% | 4.37 M | $111.52 |
| Q2 2013 | +4.37 M | Add 0.00% | 4.37 M | $85.19 |
Bill Gates's Ecolab Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased Ecolab Inc. (ECL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 4,366,425 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held Ecolab Inc. (ECL) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Bill Gates's largest addition to Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was in Q2 2013, adding 4,366,425 shares worth $371.98 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 5,218,044 shares of Ecolab Inc. (ECL), valued at approximately $1.37 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) represents approximately 3.87% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was 5,218,044 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.