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 Ratio0.68
Current Ratio1.45
Quick Ratio1.15
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio23.48
Forward P/E Ratio12.30
P/E Growth0.85
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.77 billion
Price / Sales2.80
Cash Flow$7.1281 per share
Price / Cash3.59
Book Value$35.18 per share
Price / Book0.73
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.09
Net Income$10.77 billion
Net Margins17.52%
Return on Equity11.69%
Return on Assets4.82%
Miscellaneous
Employees11,682
Outstanding Shares2,055,830,000
Market Cap$52.61 billion
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 is Tuesday, April 17th. This is a boost 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) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 14th. The oil and gas company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.02. The oil and gas company had revenue of $5.95 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.99 billion. Ecopetrol had a net margin of 17.52% and a return on equity of 11.69%. View Ecopetrol's Earnings History.
When is Ecopetrol's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for EC?
6 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Ecopetrol's shares. Their predictions range from $12.00 to $12.00. On average, they anticipate Ecopetrol's stock price to reach $12.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 53.1%. 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 4 sell ratings and 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Sell." View Analyst Ratings for Ecopetrol.
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), EOG Resources (EOG), ENI (E), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Canadian Natural Resource (CNQ), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Concho Resources (CXO), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), 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 52)
- Mr. Jaime Caballero Uribe, Corp. VP of Fin. & CFO
- 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, VP of Compliance & Compliance Officer (Age 43)
Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders?
Ecopetrol's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include DNB Asset Management AS (0.03%), Aperio Group LLC (0.02%), Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.02%), Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. (0.01%), World Asset Management Inc (0.00%) and Seven Eight Capital LP (0.00%).
Which institutional investors are selling Ecopetrol stock?
EC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dorsey Wright & Associates, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC and World Asset Management Inc.
Which institutional investors are buying Ecopetrol stock?
EC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DNB Asset Management AS, Deprince Race & Zollo Inc., Aperio Group LLC and Seven Eight Capital LP.
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 $25.59.
How big of a company is Ecopetrol?
Ecopetrol has a market capitalization of $52.61 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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