NYSE:EC Ecopetrol (EC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $10.10 -0.05 (-0.49%) (As of 10:46 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.09▼$10.2150-Day Range$9.74▼$12.6652-Week Range$9.35▼$13.14Volume308,959 shsAverage Volume1.98 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.76 billionP/E Ratio4.39Dividend Yield26.44%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/Downside10.5% Upside$11.27 Price TargetShort InterestBearish0.47% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.05Based on 6 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.2.22 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector172nd out of 240 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry64th out of 81 stocks 1.8 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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.47% 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 increased by 6.78%, 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 25.84%, 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEcopetrol has a news sentiment score of 0.05. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Ecopetrol this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest25 people have searched for EC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 14% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Ecopetrol to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% 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 2.5 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 4.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.04.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ecopetrol is 4.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.95.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEcopetrol has a P/B Ratio of 0.17. 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 Stansberry ResearchThe Strange Disappearance of MILLIONS of American JobsA former hedge fund manager who bought Apple at a split-adjusted 35 cents and Amazon at $2.40 (split adjusted) just went issued a major warning.You can watch our interview, here, free of charge. 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 HeadlinesAugust 21 at 9:52 PM | prnewswire.comEcopetrol obtains authorization to execute a loan agreement with an international bank for two-hundred fifty million dollarsAugust 19 at 12:03 PM | insidermonkey.comEcopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 22, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Millionaire Investor Warns: “Brace for Apple Collapse”Apple stock has quadrupled over the past five years. But now even Warren Buffett is pulling the plug. The Oracle of Omaha just sold HALF his stake – worth more than $75 billion in the iconic tech company.August 16, 2024 | investing.comEcopetrol SA DRC (E1CO34)August 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEcopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) Receives $11.27 Consensus Price Target from BrokeragesAugust 14, 2024 | barrons.comBeneficio De La Colombiana Ecopetrol Cae En El Segundo TrimestreAugust 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat Wall Street expects from Ecopetrol's earningsAugust 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEcopetrol SA is about to announce its earnings — here's what to expectAugust 22, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Millionaire Investor Warns: “Brace for Apple Collapse”Apple stock has quadrupled over the past five years. But now even Warren Buffett is pulling the plug. The Oracle of Omaha just sold HALF his stake – worth more than $75 billion in the iconic tech company.August 14, 2024 | oilprice.comColombia’s State Oil Firm Sees Q2 Profit Drop by 17%August 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEcopetrol informs about second quarter 2024 resultsAugust 14, 2024 | reuters.comColombia's Ecopetrol posts 17.4% fall in Q2 profitAugust 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEcopetrol (EC) Scheduled to Post Earnings on TuesdayAugust 9, 2024 | msn.comWarren Buffett's Favorite Energy Stock Just Saw Q2 Profit Grow 50%August 7, 2024 | reuters.comBrazil's Petrobras confirms gas discovery off ColombiaAugust 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comEcopetrol S.A. announces partial redemption of U.S.$250 million of its Notes due 2026August 4, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comOccidental Petroleum and Ecopetrol to Drill World's Deepest Offshore Oil WellAugust 3, 2024 | msn.comEcopetrol desiste de comprar activos de Occidental por US$3.600 millonesSee 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 Last Earnings3/02/2015Ex-Dividend for 7/3 Dividend6/25/2024Dividend Payable7/03/2024Today8/22/2024Fiscal 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+11.0%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.30 Trailing P/E Ratio4.41 Forward P/E Ratio4.21 P/E GrowthN/ANet 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$133.96 trillion Price / Sales0.00 Cash Flow$10.15 per share Price / Cash Flow1.00 Book Value$58.52 per share Price / Book0.17Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,055,840,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$20.87 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.23 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.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:EQNRSuncor EnergyNYSE:SUCenovus EnergyNYSE:CVEPembina PipelineNYSE:PBACoterra EnergyNYSE:CTRAView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSunbelt Securities Inc.Bought 32,766 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.005%Creative PlanningBought 1,219 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%Straight Path Wealth ManagementBought 1,000 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%Earnest Partners LLCSold 37,359 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.023%AQR Capital Management LLCSold 153,258 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.004%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 stock price recently hit a 52-week low, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a discounted price. The company operates as an integrated energy company with diverse segments, providing a level of stability and potential for growth across different sectors within the energy industry. Despite recent challenges, Ecopetrol has a strong market capitalization of $20.54 billion, indicating its position as a significant player in the industry. Ecopetrol's return on equity of 8.82% showcases its ability to generate profits from shareholders' investments. With a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 1.34, Ecopetrol demonstrates healthy liquidity levels to meet short-term obligations. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ecopetrol S.A. for these reasons: Several equities analysts have issued sell and hold ratings on Ecopetrol's stock, indicating potential concerns about its future performance. The company recently reported earnings below analysts' expectations, which may raise doubts about its ability to meet financial targets in the near term. Despite its market presence, Ecopetrol faces competition in the energy sector, which could impact its market share and profitability. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could pose risks during economic downturns or industry challenges. While the stock price may be at a low, the beta of 1.23 indicates that Ecopetrol's stock is relatively more volatile compared to the market, potentially leading to higher risk for investors. 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 Sunday, August 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ecopetrol pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. EC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EC shares performed this year? Ecopetrol's stock was trading at $11.92 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EC stock has decreased by 14.4% and is now trading at $10.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ecopetrol's earnings last quarter? Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) issued its earnings results on Monday, March, 2nd. The oil and gas company reported ($0.12) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.33. The oil and gas company had revenue of $5.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.65 billion. Ecopetrol had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.82% and a net margin of 14.35%. Who are Ecopetrol's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Ecopetrol include Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.04%), Earnest Partners LLC (0.02%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.01%) and Capital Wealth Planning LLC (0.01%). 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). 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