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Ecopetrol SA ( (EC) ) has shared an update.
On January 19, 2026, Ecopetrol S.A. announced that it has completed the corporate procedures needed to formalize the Colombian government’s slate of candidates for its Board of Directors, confirming the inclusion of Cesar Eduardo Loza Arenas as the employee-elected nominee to occupy the seventh seat. The company said that nominees for the eighth and ninth board seats will be disclosed in subsequent communications, signaling an ongoing refresh of its board composition that reflects both state ownership and employee representation and may shape future strategic oversight and governance for shareholders and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (EC) stock is a Buy with a $13.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ecopetrol SA stock, see the EC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on EC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EC is a Outperform.
Ecopetrol’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical indicators and attractive valuation, despite financial challenges and high leverage. The positive sentiment from the earnings call further supports the stock’s potential, although caution is advised due to overbought technical signals.
To see Spark’s full report on EC stock, click here.
More about Ecopetrol SA
Ecopetrol S.A. is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the Americas, employing more than 19,000 people. Domestically, it accounts for over 60% of the country’s hydrocarbon production and operates most of the transportation, logistics and refining systems, while also holding leading positions in petrochemicals and gas distribution. Following its acquisition of a majority stake in ISA, Ecopetrol expanded into energy transmission, real-time systems management and road concessions in Colombia, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, it has become a major player in power transmission in Brazil, Chile, Peru and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. Internationally, it participates in strategic oil and gas basins across the Americas, with exploration and drilling operations in the U.S. Permian basin and Gulf of Mexico, as well as in Brazil and Mexico.
Average Trading Volume: 2,372,341
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $25.33B
See more data about EC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.