Ecolab Inc. (ECL) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
Ecolab Inc. (ECL) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals - Specialty industry, with a market capitalization near $70.25B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 48,000 people, carrying a beta of 0.93 to the broader market. Ecolab Inc. Led by Christophe Beck, public since 1957-01-01.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $248.57
- Total OI
- 10.1K
- Total Volume
- 672
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 24.3%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 25.14%
As of May 15, 2026, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has 10.1K open contracts and 672 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 24.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 25.14%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How ECL options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Ecolab Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 24.3% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked ECL options chain questions
- What does the ECL options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has 10.1K contracts outstanding and 672 traded today, with ATM IV of 24.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for ECL options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are ECL options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 25.14%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.