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Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) stock, explained like you're 5

Ecopetrol S.A. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EC. It is a large cap company in the oil & gas production industry, part of the energy sector, with a market value of about 34.8 billion dollars.

Ticker
EC
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Production
Size
Large cap, about 34.8 billion dollars

Is Ecopetrol S.A. a small, medium or large cap company?

Yes. Ecopetrol S.A. is a large cap stock. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 34.8 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Ecopetrol S.A. makes money

  • Producing, refining and moving oil and natural gas.
  • Selling fuel and related products.
  • Services for energy producers.

What moves EC stock

  • The price of oil and natural gas.
  • How much the company produces and what it costs.
  • Energy policy and global demand.

In the news lately

  • Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know (Yahoo Finance)
  • Colombia’s largest company picks a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience to oversee compliance (Stock Titan)
  • Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average Should You Sell? (MarketBeat)
  • Ecopetrol Names New Corporate Compliance Officer as Part of Management Strengthening Drive (The Globe and Mail)
  • Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) latest stock news and headlines (Yahoo Finance UK)

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Key terms to know before you follow EC

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Volatility

Questions about Ecopetrol S.A. stock

What does Ecopetrol S.A. do?

Ecopetrol S.A. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker EC. It is a large cap company in the oil & gas production industry, part of the energy sector, with a market value of about 34.8 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Ecopetrol S.A.?

Ecopetrol S.A. trades under the ticker EC on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is Ecopetrol S.A.'s market cap?

Ecopetrol S.A. is a large cap stock with a market cap of about 34.8 billion dollars.

How does Ecopetrol S.A. make money?

Producing, refining and moving oil and natural gas. Selling fuel and related products. Services for energy producers.

What moves EC stock?

The price of oil and natural gas. How much the company produces and what it costs. Energy policy and global demand.

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Compare EC: EC vs SHEL, EC vs TTE, EC vs PBR

Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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