Tom Gayner's ECL Position Overview
Tom Gayner (via Markel Group Inc.) currently holds 274,300 shares of Ecolab Inc. (ECL) worth $75.12 M, representing 0.61% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Tom Gayner has maintained a long-term strategic position in ECL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2018, adding 19,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2022, reducing 35,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Tom Gayner's Ecolab (ECL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ecolab (ECL) Trades by Tom Gayner
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +48,401 | Add 0.00% | 48,400 | $85.19 |
| Q4 2013 | +8,000 | Add 16.53% | 56,400 | $104.27 |
| Q1 2014 | +13,600 | Add 24.11% | 70,000 | $107.99 |
| Q2 2014 | +18,000 | Add 25.71% | 88,000 | $111.34 |
| Q3 2014 | +13,000 | Add 14.77% | 101,000 | $114.83 |
| Q4 2014 | +12,000 | Add 11.88% | 113,000 | $104.52 |
| Q1 2015 | +13,000 | Add 11.50% | 126,000 | $114.38 |
| Q2 2015 | +11,000 | Add 8.73% | 137,000 | $113.07 |
| Q3 2015 | +12,000 | Add 8.76% | 149,000 | $109.72 |
| Q4 2015 | +10,500 | Add 7.05% | 159,500 | $114.38 |
| Q1 2016 | +2,500 | Add 1.57% | 162,000 | $111.52 |
| Q2 2016 | +3,800 | Add 2.35% | 165,800 | $118.60 |
| Q3 2016 | +14,000 | Add 8.44% | 179,800 | $121.72 |
| Q4 2016 | +12,000 | Add 6.67% | 191,800 | $117.22 |
| Q1 2017 | +14,000 | Add 7.30% | 205,800 | $125.34 |
| Q2 2017 | +13,000 | Add 6.32% | 218,800 | $132.75 |
| Q3 2017 | +10,000 | Add 4.57% | 228,800 | $128.61 |
| Q1 2018 | +19,500 | Add 8.52% | 248,300 | $137.07 |
| Q2 2018 | +12,500 | Add 5.03% | 260,800 | $140.33 |
| Q3 2018 | +8,300 | Add 3.18% | 269,100 | $156.78 |
| Q4 2018 | +700 | Add 0.26% | 269,800 | $147.35 |
| Q1 2019 | +6,000 | Add 2.22% | 275,800 | $176.54 |
| Q2 2019 | +8,000 | Add 2.90% | 283,800 | $197.44 |
| Q3 2019 | +14,000 | Add 4.93% | 297,800 | $198.04 |
| Q4 2019 | +8,500 | Add 2.85% | 306,300 | $192.99 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,000 | Add 0.98% | 309,300 | $155.83 |
| Q2 2022 | -35,000 | Reduce 11.32% | 274,300 | $153.76 |
Tom Gayner's Ecolab Investment FAQs
Tom Gayner first purchased Ecolab Inc. (ECL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 48,400 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Tom Gayner has held Ecolab Inc. (ECL) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Tom Gayner's largest addition to Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was in Q2 2013, adding 48,400 shares worth $4.12 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Tom Gayner's firm, Markel Group Inc., owns 274,300 shares of Ecolab Inc. (ECL), valued at approximately $75.12 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) represents approximately 0.61% of Tom Gayner's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Tom Gayner's peak holding in Ecolab Inc. (ECL) was 309,300 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.