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
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
Phone571-234-4000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.77 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees11,682
OptionableOptionable
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 paid a dividend of $0.6374 per share on Friday, April 27th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 17th. This is a positive change 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 earnings results on Tuesday, November, 6th. The oil and gas company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.52 by $0.06. The oil and gas company earned $6.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.89 billion. Ecopetrol had a net margin of 19.13% and a return on equity of 13.27%. View Ecopetrol's Earnings History.
When is Ecopetrol's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for EC?
6 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Ecopetrol's stock. Their forecasts range from $12.00 to $21.00. On average, they anticipate Ecopetrol's share price to reach $16.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.1%. View Analyst Price Targets 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 2 sell ratings and 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Ecopetrol.
Has Ecopetrol been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about EC stock have been trending somewhat negative this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Ecopetrol earned a news sentiment score of -1.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the oil and gas company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Ecopetrol's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ecopetrol include Total (TOT), PetroChina (PTR), PETROLEO BRASIL/ADR (PBR), PETROLEO BRASIL/S (PBR.A), CNOOC (CEO), ENI (E), EOG Resources (EOG), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Concho Resources (CXO), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), WOODSIDE PET LT/ADR (WOPEY) and Sasol (SSL).
Who are Ecopetrol's key executives?
Ecopetrol's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Felipe Bayón Pardo, Chief Exec. Officer (Age 53)
- Mr. Jaime Caballero Uribe, Corp. VP of Fin. & CFO
- Maria Catalina Escobar Hoyos, Head of Corp. Fin. & Investor Relations & Head of Capital Markets
- Ms. María Juliana Alban, VP of Compliance & Compliance Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Fernán Ignacio Bejarano Arias, Vice-Pres of Legal Affairs & Gen. Counsel (Age 63)
Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders?
Ecopetrol's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.02%), Navellier & Associates Inc (0.01%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.00%), Fox Run Management L.L.C. (0.00%) and Quadrant Capital Group LLC (0.00%).
Which major investors are selling Ecopetrol stock?
EC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dorsey Wright & Associates, Navellier & Associates Inc and Confluence Investment Management LLC.
Which major investors are buying Ecopetrol stock?
EC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Fox Run Management L.L.C. and Quadrant Capital Group LLC.
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 $18.55.
How big of a company is Ecopetrol?
Ecopetrol has a market capitalization of $38.14 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 11,682 workers across the globe.
What is Ecopetrol's official website?
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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