Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated oil and gas company. It operates through three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining, Petrochemical, and Biofuels; and Transport and Logistics. The company produces crude oil and gas; and engages in the extraction, collection, treatment, storage and pumping or compression of hydrocarbons. It also transports and distributes hydrocarbons, derivatives, and products. The company has 8,500 kilometers of transportation pipeline systems. In addition, it commercializes crude oils and by-products, including fuel oil, virgin naphtha, cracked naphtha, aviation gasoline, and others; produces and markets polypropylene resin, compounds, and masterbatches; provides financing services; and offers refined and petrochemical products, as well as industrial service sales to customers. 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 founded in 1948 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:EC
CUSIPN/A
Phone571-234-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.75
Current Ratio1.23
Quick Ratio0.99
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio19.01
Forward P/E Ratio12.33
P/E Growth1.42
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.77 billion
Price / Sales2.27
Cash Flow$7.1448 per share
Price / Cash2.90
Book Value$35.18 per share
Price / Book0.59
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.09
Net Income$10.77 billion
Net Margins14.78%
Return on Equity9.69%
Return on Assets3.96%
Miscellaneous
Employees10,920
Outstanding Shares2,055,830,000
Market Cap$42,596.90
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecopetrol's stock symbol?
Ecopetrol trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EC."
How often does Ecopetrol pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ecopetrol?
Ecopetrol declared a special dividend on Wednesday, March 28th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 18th will be given a dividend of $0.6374 per share on Friday, April 27th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 17th. This is an increase from Ecopetrol's previous special dividend of $0.16. View Ecopetrol's Dividend History.
How were Ecopetrol's earnings last quarter?
Ecopetrol SA (NYSE:EC) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 8th. The oil and gas company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.11. The oil and gas company earned $5.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.83 billion. Ecopetrol had a net margin of 14.78% and a return on equity of 9.69%. View Ecopetrol's Earnings History.
When is Ecopetrol's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for EC?
6 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Ecopetrol's shares. Their forecasts range from $12.00 to $12.00. On average, they expect Ecopetrol's share price to reach $12.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 42.1%. View Analyst Ratings for Ecopetrol.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ecopetrol?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ecopetrol in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Sell."
Who are some of Ecopetrol's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ecopetrol include Total (TOT), PetroChina (PTR), CNOOC (CEO), EOG Resources (EOG), PETROLEO BRASIL/ADR (PBR), ENI (E), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), PETROLEO BRASIL/RED PFD sh (PBR.A), Canadian Natural Resource (CNQ), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Sasol (SSL), WOODSIDE Pet Lt/ADR (WOPEY) and Continental Resources (CLR).
Who are Ecopetrol's key executives?
Ecopetrol's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Felipe Bayón Pardo, Pres (Age 52)
- Ms. Maria Fernanda Suárez Londono, Chief Financial Officer (Age 43)
- Maria Catalina Escobar Hoyos, Head of Corp. Fin. & Investor Relations & Head of Capital Markets
- Mr. Nestor Fernando Saavedra, VP of Innovation & Technology (Age 55)
- Ms. María Juliana Alban, Compliance Vice-Pres & Compliance Officer (Age 43)
Has Ecopetrol been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about EC stock has been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Ecopetrol earned a media sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the oil and gas company an impact score of 47.53 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders?
Ecopetrol's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.04%), Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.03%), DnB Asset Management AS (0.03%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.00%) and Atria Investments LLC (0.00%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Ecopetrol.
Which institutional investors are selling Ecopetrol stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Ecopetrol stock?
EC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fisher Asset Management LLC, Confluence Investment Management LLC, Dorsey Wright & Associates and Atria Investments LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ecopetrol.
How do I buy shares of Ecopetrol?
Shares of EC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ecopetrol's stock price today?
One share of EC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.72.
How big of a company is Ecopetrol?
Ecopetrol has a market capitalization of $42.60 billion and generates $18.77 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas company earns $10.77 billion in net income (profit) each year or $1.09 on an earnings per share basis. Ecopetrol employs 10,920 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ecopetrol?
Ecopetrol's mailing address is CARRERA 13 NO. 36 - 24, BOGOTA F8, . The oil and gas company can be reached via phone at 571-234-4000 or via email at [email protected]
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