NYSE:EC Ecopetrol (EC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $10.70 +0.02 (+0.19%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.62▼$10.7650-Day Range$10.60▼$12.6652-Week Range$10.29▼$13.14Volume1.36 million shsAverage Volume1.99 million shsMarket Capitalization$22.00 billionP/E Ratio4.65Dividend Yield24.95%Price Target$11.27 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Ecopetrol alerts: Email Address Ecopetrol MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% Upside$11.27 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.44% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.08Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.22%From $2.41 to $2.56 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.62 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector204th out of 248 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry69th out of 80 stocks 0.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEcopetrol has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEcopetrol has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ecopetrol's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.44% of the float of Ecopetrol has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEcopetrol has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ecopetrol has recently decreased by 1.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEcopetrol is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 25.20%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEcopetrol does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ecopetrol is 116.09%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Ecopetrol will have a dividend payout ratio of 104.30% in the coming year. This indicates that Ecopetrol may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Ecopetrol's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EC. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEcopetrol has a news sentiment score of 0.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Ecopetrol this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 21 people have searched for EC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Ecopetrol to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -81% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next N/A Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ecopetrol insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Read more about Ecopetrol's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ecopetrol are expected to grow by 6.22% in the coming year, from $2.41 to $2.56 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ecopetrol is 4.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ecopetrol is 4.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.88.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEcopetrol has a PEG Ratio of 1.01. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEcopetrol has a P/B Ratio of 0.18. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ecopetrol's valuation and earnings. 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It engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas; transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels; processing and refining crude oil; distribution of natural gas and LPG; sale of refined and petrochemical products; supplying of electric power transmission services; design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects; and supplying of information technology and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2022, the company had approximately 9,127 kilometers of crude oil and multi-purpose pipelines. It also produces and commercializes polypropylene resins and compounds, and masterbatches; and offers industrial service sales to customers and specialized management services. It has operations in Colombia, the United States, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, and South America. The company was formerly known as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos and changed its name to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Ecopetrol S.A. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.Read More EC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EC Stock News HeadlinesJuly 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere is What to Know Beyond Why Ecopetrol S.A. is a Trending StockJuly 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEcopetrol (NYSE:EC) Upgraded to "Buy" by StockNews.comJuly 27, 2024 | The Oxford Club (Ad)Man Who Called Nvidia at $1.10 Says Buy This Now...In 2004, one man called Nvidia before just about anyone knew it existed. Now, this same guy says a new company could become the next to soar like Nvidia.July 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEcopetrol in talks to acquire 30% stake in CrownRock from OccidentalJuly 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEcopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) Receives $11.27 Consensus PT from AnalystsJuly 21, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comOXY Jun 2025 50.000 callJuly 20, 2024 | msn.comEcopetrol (EC) Stock Moves -0.55%: What You Should KnowJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comColombia's Ecopetrol in talks to buy $3.6 billion CrownRock stake from OccidentalJuly 27, 2024 | The Oxford Club (Ad)Man Who Called Nvidia at $1.10 Says Buy This Now...In 2004, one man called Nvidia before just about anyone knew it existed. Now, this same guy says a new company could become the next to soar like Nvidia.July 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comEcopetrol in Talks to Buy Parts of CrownRock from OccidentalJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comOxy considering sale of 30% stake in Permian holdings for $3.6 billionJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comEcopetrol in talks to buy CrownRock stake from Occidental PetroleumJuly 19, 2024 | bloomberg.comOccidental Weighs Selling EcoPetrol $3.6 Billion Permian StakeJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comColombia's Ecopetrol in talks to buy $3.6 bln CrownRock stake from OccidentalJuly 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol Informs of Ongoing Negotiations with Occidental Petroleum Corp.July 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Ecopetrol S.A. - ECJuly 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Ecopetrol S.A. - ECJuly 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comEcopetrol S.A. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend6/25/2024Dividend Payable7/03/2024Today7/27/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryPetroleum And Natural Gas Current SymbolNYSE:EC CUSIPN/A CIK1444406 Webwww.ecopetrol.com.co Phone(571) 234-4000Fax571-234-4099Employees19,657Year Founded1948Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.27 High Stock Price Target$12.50 Low Stock Price Target$8.50 Potential Upside/Downside+5.3%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.30 Trailing P/E Ratio4.65 Forward P/E Ratio4.44 P/E Growth1.01Net Income$25.27 billion Net Margins14.35% Pretax Margin25.77% Return on Equity8.82% Return on Assets3.15% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.90 Current Ratio1.58 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$33.22 billion Price / Sales0.66 Cash Flow$10.49 per share Price / Cash Flow1.02 Book Value$58.52 per share Price / Book0.18Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,055,830,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$22.00 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.23 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ricardo Roa BarraganChief Executive OfficerDr. Ana Milena López Rocha (Age 43)Corporate Vice President of Finance & Sustainable Value Mr. Alberto Consuegra Granger (Age 64)COO & Executive VP of Operations Mr. Luis Felipe Rivera GarciaVice President of Science, Technology & InnovationMr. Rodolfo Mario García Paredes (Age 52)Vice President of Legal Ms. Luz Elena Diaz GarciaCorporate Vice President of ComplianceMarcela UlloaHead of Corporate CommunicationsMr. Felipe Trujillo LopezVice President of Commercial & MarketingMs. Victoria Irene Sepúlveda BallesterosCorporate Vice President of Human TalentCarolina Tovar AragonHead of Capital MarketsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEquinor ASANYSE:EQNRCoterra EnergyNYSE:CTRAWoodside Energy GroupNYSE:WDSPermian ResourcesNASDAQ:PRChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSeaCrest Wealth Management LLCBought 3,145 shares on 7/22/2024Ownership: 0.000%Blue Trust Inc.Bought 1,945 shares on 7/18/2024Ownership: 0.000%St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLCBought 18,843 shares on 7/12/2024Ownership: 0.000%Manning & Napier Advisors LLCBought 168,924 shares on 7/11/2024Ownership: 0.000%Stokes Family Office LLCSold 18,280 shares on 7/5/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions EC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EC shares performed this year? Ecopetrol's stock was trading at $11.92 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, EC shares have decreased by 10.2% and is now trading at $10.70. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ecopetrol's earnings last quarter? Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The oil and gas company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.09. The oil and gas company had revenue of $7.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.19 billion. Ecopetrol had a net margin of 14.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.82%. Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Ecopetrol include Manning & Napier Advisors LLC, Stokes Family Office LLC, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC and St. Louis Financial Planners Asset Management LLC. How do I buy shares of Ecopetrol? Shares of EC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ecopetrol own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ecopetrol investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), NVIDIA (NVDA), General Electric (GE), Gladstone Land (LAND), Halliburton (HAL), Martin Midstream Partners (MMLP) and Micron Technology (MU). This page (NYSE:EC) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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