- Ecopetrol (EC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
May 14, 2026
Ecopetrol (EC) closed at $13.22 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.72% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.77% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.75%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.88%.
Shares of the oil and natural gas exploration company witnessed a loss of 2.28% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Oils-Energy sector with its gain of 0.32%, and the S&P 500's gain of 8.15%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Ecopetrol in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Ecopetrol is projected to report earnings of $0.52 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 44.44%. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $7.7 billion, showing a 2.66% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.4 per share and a revenue of $34.36 billion, demonstrating changes of 0% and +43.53%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Ecopetrol. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 42.38% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. As of now, Ecopetrol holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Investors should also note Ecopetrol's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 5.37. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 8.08.
We can additionally observe that EC currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.62. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.59 at yesterday's closing price.
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The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 5, finds itself in the top 3% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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- Ecopetrol (EC) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
May 14, 2026 · zacks.com
In the closing of the recent trading day, Ecopetrol (EC) stood at $13.22, denoting a +2.72% move from the preceding trading day.
- Ecopetrol Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
May 13, 2026 · marketbeat.com
Ecopetrol NYSE: EC reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of COP 28.6 trillion, EBITDA of COP 13.5 trillion and net income of COP 2.9 trillion, as management said stronger refining results and cost controls helped offset currency, logistics and market pressures.
- Update from the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A.
May 12, 2026
BOGOTA, Colombia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby announces that Mr. Juan Gonzalo Castaño Valderrama has submitted his resignation as a non-independent member of the Board of Directors, citing personal and professional reasons. His resignation became effective upon the conclusion of the Board of Directors meeting held today.(PRNewsfoto/Ecopetrol S.A.)
Following this resignation, the Board of Directors will continue to operate with its remaining members, maintaining the quorum necessary to deliberate and the majorities required to make decisions in accordance with applicable regulations.
Ecopetrol and its Board of Directors extend their gratitude to Mr. Juan Gonzalo Castaño Valderrama for his valuable contributions, as well as for his ongoing availability, dedication, and expertise demonstrated throughout his tenure.
Ecopetrol and its Board of Directors wish him continued success in his future personal and professional endeavors.
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Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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For more information, please contact:
Investor Relations Office Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia) Marcela Ulloa Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.coCision
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May 12, 2026
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- Update from the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A.
May 12, 2026 · prnewswire.com
BOGOTA, Colombia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby announces that Mr.
- UPDATE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ECOPETROL S.A.
May 12, 2026
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, MAY 12, 2026 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- ECOPETROL S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT MR.
- Ecopetrol informs on decision by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office
May 12, 2026
BOGOTA, Colombia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby announces that, within the framework of an investigation conducted by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office (Fiscalía General de la Nación) against Ecopetrol's President, Ricardo Roa, such authority has formally charged Mr. Ricardo Roa with alleged violations of spending limits pertaining to the 2022 presidential campaign.(PRNewsfoto/Ecopetrol S.A.)
The hearing took place before the 35th Municipal Criminal Court with Guarantee Control Functions in Bogotá. Under Colombian law, the filing of charges is a formal act of communication through which Mr. Ricardo Roa is officially made a party to the criminal proceeding. Through this act, he is informed of the facts under investigation, the applicable legal consequences, and is afforded the right to mount a defense. This procedure does not constitute a conviction or a final ruling on the merits of the case, nor does it affect the presumption of innocence to which Mr. Roa is entitled. Mr. Roa has not accepted the charges brought by the General Prosecutor's Office.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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For more information, please contact:
Investor Relations Office Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia) Marcela Ulloa Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.coCision
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- Ecopetrol informs on decision by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office
May 12, 2026 · prnewswire.com
BOGOTA, Colombia, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) hereby announces that, within the framework of an investigation conducted by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office (Fiscalía General de la Nación) against Ecopetrol's President, Ricardo Roa, such authority has formally charged Mr.
- ECOPETROL INFORMS ON DECISION BY COLOMBIA'S GENERAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
May 12, 2026
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, MAY 12, 2026 /PRNEWSWIRE/ -- ECOPETROL S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY COLOMBIA'S GENERAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE (FISCALÍA GENERAL DE LA NACIÓN) AGAINST ECOPETROL'S PRESIDENT, RICARDO ROA, SUCH AUTHORITY HAS FORMALLY CHARGED MR.
