Trailing Dividend / Share
$8177.16
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
18.3%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield18.3%
Trailing DPS$8177.16
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout97.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-12.8%
5Y CAGR11.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield18.3%
1Y Total Return36.1%
5Y Total Return60.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)64.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,04910Y ago$34,25320Y ago$15,722
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ecopetrol S.A. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 97.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
EC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -12.8% and 5-year CAGR of 11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 18.3% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 18.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.5%, with dividends contributing 64.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,253 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$18.90
Avg/Payment$0.9452
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025Latest | $0.5200 | — | 16.89% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↓ -0.0% | 21.13% | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.5202 | ↓ -30.6% | 13.30% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.7496 | ↓ -8.7% | 28.89% | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.8213 | ↓ -0.8% | 20.42% | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.8280 | ↑ +0.0% | 20.71% | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.8276 | — | 14.56% | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $0.8276 | ↓ -3.9% | 17.20% | May 4, 2023 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global and national integrated oil companies
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
18.3%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
1Y
11.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.3%
#3 of 5
Annual Dividend History
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.56 | -0.7% | 3 | — | — | — | 12.0% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | -36.7% | 2 | $6732.00 | 0.0% | 4285.47x | 12.1% |
| 2023 | $2.48 | 5.6% | 3 | $9272.15 | 0.0% | 3733.95x | 19.2% |
| 2022 | $2.35 | 2423.6% | 2 | $16249.00 | 0.0% | 6908.59x | 18.2% |
| 2021 | $0.09 | -89.6% | 1 | $8120.79 | 0.0% | 87132.94x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.89 | -54.8% | 1 | $821.08 | 0.1% | 918.64x | 6.9% |
| 2019 | $1.98 | 113.8% | 2 | $7067.20 | 0.0% | 3571.10x | 15.3% |
| 2018 | $0.93 | 476.3% | 2 | $5744.63 | 0.0% | 6206.39x | 7.1% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | — | 1 | $3220.10 | 0.0% | 20050.44x | 1.2% |
| 2016 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $761.25 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does EC pay per share?
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8177.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +18.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is EC's next ex-dividend date?
EC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is EC's dividend safe?
EC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +97.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has EC increased its dividend?
EC has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.8%.
How often does EC pay dividends?
Ecopetrol S.A. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $8177.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2008 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in EC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EC five years ago would be worth approximately $16,049 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +18.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.