Ecopetrol releases quarterly report as of March 31, 2026

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Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced the publication of its Quarterly Periodic Report as of March 31, 2026, prepared under Colombian regulations. The report covers financial and operational performance, corporate structure, risk management, business performance, corporate governance, and sustainability and is publicly available in Spanish via Ecopetrol.

News Market Reaction – EC

+5.50%

+5.50% Session close to close

In the May 18 session, EC gained 5.50%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Eco...

Analysis

The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Ecopetrol’s pattern of meaningful price moves around major disclosures, such as the -5.92% response to Moody’s downgrade and year-end reporting on May 6. If the quarterly details were viewed favorably, limited short-term sector confirmation and prior credit concerns could still cap follow-through, while the stock’s position below its 52-week high but above its 200-day MA frames the move within an ongoing recovery phase.

Key Figures

Employees: more than 19,000 Hydrocarbon production share: more than 60% ISA ownership stake: 51.4% +4 more

7 metrics

Employees more than 19,000 Company workforce size mentioned in profile

Hydrocarbon production share more than 60% Share of Colombia’s hydrocarbon production

ISA ownership stake 51.4% Stake in ISA shares cited in company profile

Quarter-end date March 31, 2026 Reference date for the quarterly periodic report

External Circular No. 012 of 2022 Colombian Superintendence of Finance circular governing the report

Section 27A Section of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 cited for forward-looking statements

Section 21E Section of the U.S. Exchange Act of 1934 cited for forward-looking statements

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 12 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 12	Board resignation	Negative	-1.6%	Non-independent director resigned; board maintains required quorum and majorities.
May 12	Regulatory decision	Neutral	+2.3%	Company informed on decision by Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office.
May 11	Bylaws amendment	Neutral	+2.3%	Formal registration of previously approved bylaws amendment with Chamber of Commerce.
May 06	Year-end report	Neutral	-5.9%	Publication of 2025 year-end periodic report with broad performance disclosures.
May 06	Credit downgrade	Negative	-5.9%	Moody's cut global rating to Ba2 and outlook to negative, citing support concerns.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news, including the Moody’s downgrade and governance updates, has generally seen price moves in the same direction as the news tone, with negative credit events coinciding with notable share weakness.

Recent Company History

Over the last weeks, Ecopetrol reported several regulatory and corporate updates. On Apr 24, Moody’s downgraded its rating to Ba2 with a negative outlook, and a similar downgrade note and the 2025 year-end report on May 6 coincided with a -5.92% move. Governance items such as bylaws amendments and a board resignation on May 11–12 produced more moderate reactions between -1.61% and +2.27%. Today’s quarterly report notice continues this pattern of disclosure-focused news.

Key Terms

forward-looking statements, exchange act of 1934, hydrocarbon, petrochemicals

4 terms

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning..."

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

exchange act of 1934 regulatory

"and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended."

A foundational U.S. law that sets the rules for how securities are bought, sold and reported after companies go public. It requires regular disclosure of financial and business information, outlaws insider trading and gives a federal regulator authority to police exchanges and brokers; think of it as the referee and scoreboard that help keep markets fair, transparent and safer for investors.

hydrocarbon technical

"responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation..."

Hydrocarbon is a molecule made only of hydrogen and carbon atoms that forms the basis of fuels like oil, gasoline and natural gas as well as many industrial chemicals. Think of hydrocarbons as the raw energy “logs” and building blocks the economy burns or transforms into products; their abundance, quality and price directly affect company revenues, exploration value and investment risk, including exposure to regulatory and environmental costs.

petrochemicals technical

"it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments."

Petrochemicals are the basic chemical ingredients made from oil and natural gas that are used to produce everyday products like plastics, fibers, fertilizers, solvents and many industrial materials. They matter to investors because their demand and prices link energy producers, chemical manufacturers and consumer industries—changes in raw fuel costs, regulation or product demand can quickly affect company revenues, profit margins and supply-chain risks, much like flour affects a bakery's business.

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BOGOTA, Colombia, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, in accordance with External Circular No. 012 of 2022 issued by the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia, it has published its Quarterly Periodic Report as of March 31, 2026.

The Quarterly Periodic Report contains information regarding the Company's financial and operational performance, corporate structure and risk management as of March 31, 2026. It also includes detailed information on business performance, corporate governance and sustainability matters, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The complete report was prepared and published in accordance with Colombian law and applicable regulatory requirements and is publicly available in Spanish at the following link: informe-periodico-trimestral-1t26-circular-012-final.pdf

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Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Office 
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co  

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia)
Marcela Ulloa
Email: marcela.ulloa@ecopetrol.com.co 

 

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SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

FAQ

What did Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) publish in its quarterly report as of March 31, 2026?

Ecopetrol published its Quarterly Periodic Report as of March 31, 2026. According to Ecopetrol, it details financial and operational performance, corporate structure, risk management, business performance, corporate governance, and sustainability, complying with Colombian law and regulatory requirements.

Where can investors access Ecopetrol's quarterly report for March 31, 2026 (NYSE:EC)?

Investors can access Ecopetrol’s Quarterly Periodic Report as of March 31, 2026 in Spanish via a public link provided by the company. According to Ecopetrol, the document is available as a PDF on its corporate information channels.

What information is included in Ecopetrol's March 31, 2026 quarterly report for EC stock?

The report includes information on Ecopetrol’s financial and operational performance, corporate structure, and risk management. According to Ecopetrol, it also covers business performance, corporate governance, and sustainability topics, in line with Colombian regulatory requirements for periodic reporting.

Why did Ecopetrol (EC) issue its quarterly periodic report under Circular 012 of 2022?

Ecopetrol issued the report to comply with External Circular No. 012 of 2022 from the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia. According to Ecopetrol, this framework governs disclosure of financial, operational, governance, and sustainability information as of March 31, 2026.

Does Ecopetrol's March 31, 2026 report for NYSE:EC include sustainability and governance data?

Yes, the quarterly report includes sustainability and corporate governance information. According to Ecopetrol, the document details business performance, governance practices, and sustainability matters alongside financial and operational metrics required by Colombian regulation.

What forward-looking risks does Ecopetrol highlight in connection with its March 31, 2026 report?

Ecopetrol notes that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. According to Ecopetrol, factors include oil and gas prices, exploration and production activities, market conditions, regulations, exchange rates, competitiveness, and the performance of Colombia’s economy and industry.