Ecopetrol's 2026Q2 results show a sharp margin recovery, with gross margin expanding to 40.1% and operating margin to 31.8%, but this follows a cyclical trough in 2025Q4 when margins fell to 29.5% and 18.4%, respectively.
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Revenue surged 25.2% YoY to $37.1T in 2026Q2, but this follows a -16.4% decline in the prior quarter, and while gross margin improved to 40.1% from 28.7% a year earlier, EPS growth of only 2.1% suggests non-operating drags.
Ecopetrol S.A. has obtained authorization to amend its Local Public Bond and Commercial Paper Issuance and Placement Program, enhancing financial flexibility.
Wall Street analysts project a 12-month price target of $14.48 (13.2% upside) and a long-term 2030 forecast of $893.26, based on bullish scenarios.
The bull case assumes sustained commodity price strength, which would benefit Ecopetrol's revenue and profitability.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 3, 2026 | $0.82-4.7% vs $0.86 | $11.7B+7.9% vs $10.8B |
Q2 2026 May 12, 2026 | $0.38-29.0% vs $0.54 | $7.8B-3.1% vs $8.0B |
Q2 2026 Mar 4, 2026 | $0.22-6.3% vs $0.23 | $5.8B-19.3% vs $7.1B |
Q4 2025 Nov 11, 2025 | $0.31 vs $0.00 | $7.7B+6.9% vs $7.2B |
COP, VNOM, TTE, SU and EC are five low-beta, high-yielding energy stocks, backed by improving earnings estimates, growth prospects and attractive dividends.
Ecopetrol (EC) closed the most recent trading day at $16.56, moving +2.38% from the previous trading session.
In the latest trading session, Ecopetrol (EC) closed at $17.68, marking a +2.26% move from the previous day.
BOGOTA, Colombia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the "Company") announces that on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, it plans to release its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2026, after the market closes.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.55 | $31.97B | 8.27 | -16.39% | 10.11% | 11.73% | 10.56% | |
| $18.53 | $119.41B | 4.67 | -3.62% | 24.52% | 30.54% | 6.91% | |
| $38.66 | $15.22B | 7.60 | 48.25% | 9.52% | 17.11% | — | |
| $212.61 | $423.43B | 15.47 | -4.64% | 11.95% | 13.89% | 3.23% | |
| $165.87 | $687.53B | 16.90 | -4.52% | 10.46% | 15.24% | 2.41% | |
| $44.53 | $116.6B | 12.93 | 0.08% | 3.79% | 11.75% | 4.28% |
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Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) reported $123.86T in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $111.48T in fiscal year 2025. That is 506% more than the $18.39T of fiscal year 2006.
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) revenue fell by 5.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) earned $12.52T in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 10.1% net margin).
Yes. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) pays a dividend that yields 10.56% at the current price, a high yield.
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 11.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) generated $14.06T in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
