NYSE:EC Ecopetrol (EC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free EC Stock Alerts $11.54 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.49▼$11.6250-Day Range$10.52▼$12.8952-Week Range$8.59▼$13.14Volume1.44 million shsAverage Volume1.75 million shsMarket CapitalizationN/AP/E Ratio4.85Dividend Yield19.06%Price Target$11.27 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Ecopetrol alerts: Email Address Ecopetrol MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.4% Downside$11.27 Price TargetShort InterestBearish0.49% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.46Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-17.33%From $2.77 to $2.29 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.0.67 out of 5 stars 0.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEcopetrol has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.67, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEcopetrol has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.49% of the float of Ecopetrol has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEcopetrol has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ecopetrol has recently increased by 10.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEcopetrol is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 19.02%, 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 92.44%. 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 96.07% in the coming year. This indicates that Ecopetrol may not be able to sustain their current 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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEcopetrol has a news sentiment score of 0.46. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Ecopetrol this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest31 people have searched for EC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 3% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 15 people have added Ecopetrol to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ecopetrol are expected to decrease by -17.33% in the coming year, from $2.77 to $2.29 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ecopetrol is 4.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ecopetrol is 4.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 14.92.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEcopetrol has a P/B Ratio of 0.20. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlace$21,000 in profits in six weeks? On Wednesday, May 8, the legendary Jonathan Rose is holding his first ever Masters in Trading Summit. Jonathan is one of the sharpest traders I’ve ever met. He made millions trading in the pits of the world’s largest exchanges.Click here for details. About Ecopetrol Stock (NYSE:EC)Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated energy company. The company operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels; and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. 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 HeadlinesApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMeasures by Colombia stock exchange may allow it to stay in JPMorgan index -presidentApril 28, 2024 | msn.comAirbus A380 To Barcelona: Asiana Airlines Schedules Superjumbo To SpainMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Global crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Behind closed doors, at least 41 major US banks have signed up to a strange new crypto project...April 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comClearBridge Canadian Dividend Plus Strategy Q1 2024 CommentaryApril 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Comparison: Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) & Blue Dolphin Energy (OTCMKTS:BDCO)April 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol announces senior management changesApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol announces the dates for the publication of its first quarter 2024 report and conference callApril 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEcopetrol: Attractive Dividends Plus Upside Potential, Rating UnchangedMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Global crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Behind closed doors, at least 41 major US banks have signed up to a strange new crypto project...April 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol files its 20-F Annual Report before the Securities and Exchange CommissionApril 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol Publishes Periodic Year-End Report for 2023April 10, 2024 | bloomberg.comColombia’s Petro Seeks Deal to Let Ecopetrol Produce Venezuelan Oil and GasApril 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comColombia’s Petro Seeks Deal to Let Ecopetrol Produce Venezuelan Oil and GasApril 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol Announces Senior Management ChangesApril 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol S.A.'s Board of Directors AnnouncementApril 4, 2024 | bloomberg.comColombia aumentará competencia en costoso mercado pensionalApril 4, 2024 | oilprice.comEcopetrol, Guerillas and Death Squads: The War for Colombia’s OilApril 2, 2024 | msn.comShell selects MODEC for FEED work on Gato do Mato FPSOMarch 30, 2024 | nasdaq.comEcopetrol Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for ECMarch 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comTexas Billionaire Investing in Colombian Natural Gas Ahead of Projected ShortageMarch 29, 2024 | ft.comTime for investors to turn up the heat on climate governanceMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comEC Stock Earnings: Ecopetrol Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q3 2023March 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol publishes financial information for the year 2023March 26, 2024 | msn.comEcopetrol shareholders OK new board members despite internal reportMarch 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comDistribution of Dividends corresponding to Fiscal Year 2023March 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol Reports on the Decisions Adopted at the Shareholders' Meeting on March 22, 2024.March 23, 2024 | yahoo.comEcopetrol Investors Ratify New Directors Assessed to Be UnfitSee More Headlines Receive EC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ecopetrol and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/10 Dividend4/04/2024Dividend Payable4/10/2024Last Earnings4/18/2024Today5/04/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A 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-2.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.38 Trailing P/E Ratio4.85 Forward P/E Ratio4.17 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$25.27 billion Net Margins14.77% Pretax Margin25.77% Return on Equity10.84% Return on Assets3.82% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.90 Current Ratio1.58 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$33.22 billion Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$10.49 per share Price / Cash Flow1.10 Book Value$58.52 per share Price / Book0.20Miscellaneous Outstanding SharesN/AFree FloatN/AMarket CapN/A OptionableOptionable Beta1.27 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 CompetitorsNew Concept EnergyNYSE:GBRPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PetrobrasNYSE:PBRVOC Energy TrustNYSE:VOCWoodside Energy GroupNYSE:WDSBraskemNYSE:BAKView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBNP Paribas Financial MarketsSold 15,368 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.000%Private Advisor Group LLCBought 4,996 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.000%SeaCrest Wealth Management LLCBought 13,293 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.000%GAMMA Investing LLCSold 2,983 shares on 4/5/2024Ownership: 0.000%Confluence Investment Management LLCBought 15,362 shares on 4/1/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ecopetrol Stock? EC Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ecopetrol S.A.: Ecopetrol S.A. is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, providing a strong market presence. Recent financial statements for the year 2023 have been published, offering transparency and insights into the company's performance. Ecopetrol operates through various segments, including Exploration and Production, Transport and Logistics, Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels, and Electric Power Transmission, diversifying its revenue streams. The company has a significant workforce of over 18,000 employees, indicating stability and capacity for operations. With operations in multiple regions globally, Ecopetrol has a diversified geographical footprint, reducing exposure to regional risks. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ecopetrol S.A. for these reasons: Oil and gas companies like Ecopetrol are subject to fluctuations in commodity prices, impacting revenue and profitability. The energy sector is highly regulated, and changes in regulations or policies can affect Ecopetrol's operations and financial performance. Environmental concerns and shifts towards renewable energy sources may pose long-term challenges for traditional energy companies like Ecopetrol. Global economic conditions and geopolitical events can influence the demand for oil and gas products, affecting Ecopetrol's market position. Investors should consider the current stock price of Ecopetrol and evaluate its valuation metrics before making investment decisions. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ecopetrol pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. EC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ecopetrol stock right now? 6 Wall Street research 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. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" EC shares. View EC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ecopetrol's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Ecopetrol's stock. Their EC share price targets range from $8.50 to $12.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $11.27 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.4%. View analysts price targets for EC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EC shares performed in 2024? Ecopetrol's stock was trading at $11.92 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EC shares have decreased by 3.2% and is now trading at $11.54. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Ecopetrol? Ecopetrol saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,030,000 shares, an increase of 10.8% from the March 15th total of 8,150,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,990,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.5 days. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Ecopetrol's Short Interest. When is Ecopetrol's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our EC earnings forecast. How can I listen to Ecopetrol's earnings call? Ecopetrol will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Ecopetrol's earnings last quarter? Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 18th. The oil and gas company reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The oil and gas company earned $8.59 billion during the quarter. Ecopetrol had a net margin of 14.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.84%. How often does Ecopetrol pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ecopetrol? Ecopetrol announced a -- dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 25th will be given a dividend of $0.7999 per share on Wednesday, July 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 19.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 25th. Read our dividend analysis for EC. Is Ecopetrol a good dividend stock? Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 19.02%. EC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 92.44%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, EC will have a dividend payout ratio of 96.07% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EC. What ETFs hold Ecopetrol's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF (FTRI), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) and Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI).iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF). What other stocks do shareholders of Ecopetrol own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ecopetrol investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), NVIDIA (NVDA), General Electric (GE), Gladstone Land (LAND), Halliburton (HAL), Martin Midstream Partners (MMLP), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), PayPal (PYPL) and Bank of America (BAC). Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders? Ecopetrol's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC (0.00%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.00%), Private Advisor Group LLC (0.00%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.00%) and GAMMA Investing LLC (0.00%). 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. 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