Trailing Dividend / Share
$5317.20
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.3%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.7% and trend is rising.
EC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.3%
Trailing DPS$5317.20
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout64.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-12.9%
5Y CAGR11.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.3%
1Y Total Return82.4%
5Y Total Return100.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)69.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,02510Y ago$30,82120Y ago$17,967
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.
EC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
EC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ecopetrol S.A. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 64.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -12.9% and 5-year CAGR of 11.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.3% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 9.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 100.3%, with dividends contributing 69.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,821 today.
EC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.56
Avg/Payment$0.8282
Latest Change+24.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026Latest | $0.6495 | ↑ +24.9% | 8.49% | May 7, 2026 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↑ +2.9% | 16.36% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.5056 | ↑ +4.1% | 20.55% | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.4858 | ↓ -35.2% | 12.94% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.7496 | ↓ -8.7% | 31.74% | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.8213 | ↓ -18.3% | 29.94% | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.0051 | ↑ +3.7% | 23.44% | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.9690 | ↑ +15.8% | 15.88% | Oct 12, 2023 |
EC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.3%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
11.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.3%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st ECEcopetrol S.A. | $34.1B | 9.3% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  PBRPetróleo Brasileiro … | $107.9B | 7.6% | 41.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CVXChevron Corporation | $346.5B | 4.0% | 1.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
 XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $584.0B | 2.9% | 59.7% | 43 | Sustainable |
3rd  BPBP p.l.c. | $102.1B | 4.9% | 92.2% | 4 | At Risk |
 EEni S.p.A. | $72.0B | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 TTETotalEnergies SE | $179.1B | 4.7% | 64.4% | 6 | Watch |
 COPConocoPhillips | $131.3B | 3.0% | 50.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
EC Annual Dividend History (2006–2026)
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.65 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5.0% |
| 2025 | $1.51 | -3.8% | 3 | $4075.40 | 0.0% | 2696.44x | 11.7% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | -44.1% | 2 | $6732.00 | 0.0% | 4285.31x | 12.1% |
| 2023 | $2.81 | 22.8% | 3 | $9272.15 | 0.0% | 3298.76x | 21.7% |
| 2022 | $2.29 | 2356.5% | 2 | $16249.00 | 0.0% | 7097.18x | 17.7% |
| 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% |
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EC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EC stock.
How much dividend does EC pay per share?
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5317.20 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.3%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is EC's dividend safe?
EC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +64.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EC increased its dividend?
EC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.1%.
How often does EC pay dividends?
Ecopetrol S.A. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5317.20 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
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 $20,025 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 +11.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.