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EC dividend safety score
Ecopetrol S.A. · Energy
EC scores 11/100 for dividend safety, which means a high risk that the dividend could be cut.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) has a high dividend yield of 8.59%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 11 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Risky.
- Safety rank: #176 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Apr
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 29, 2026 (estimated)
EC dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.03 | -34.7% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | -44.1% |
| 2023 | $2.81 | +22.8% |
| 2022 | $2.29 | +2,356.5% |
| 2021 | $0.09 | -89.6% |
| 2020 | $0.89 | -54.8% |
| 2019 | $1.98 | +210.5% |
| 2018 | $0.64 | +296.9% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | – |
| 2015 | $1.04 | -61.0% |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How EC compares
| EC | Energy avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 11 | 46 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 8.59% | 5.40% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 10 Energy stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming EC dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 29, 2026 | $0.6495 |
| ~Mar 16, 2027 | $0.6495 |
| ~Jul 1, 2027 | $0.6495 |
| ~Oct 16, 2027 | $0.6495 |
Estimates based on EC's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would EC pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $86 | $7 |
| $10,000 | $859 | $72 |
| $50,000 | $4,293 | $358 |
| $100,000 | $8,585 | $715 |
To earn $1,000 a month from EC at today's yield you would need about $139,777 invested, roughly 8,802 shares.
Based on the current yield of 8.59%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent EC dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.6495 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.5202 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.5056 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $0.7496 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.8213 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.0051 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | $0.9690 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | $0.8367 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | $0.7985 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | $1.4910 |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $0.0932 |
| Apr 21, 2020 | $0.8938 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
EC dividend FAQ
Is the EC dividend safe?
Ecopetrol S.A. has a dividend safety score of 11 out of 100, which we rate Risky. That means a high risk that the dividend could be cut. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the EC dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for EC is about 8.59%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does EC pay dividends?
Ecopetrol S.A. pays dividends twice a year.
How much would $10,000 in EC earn in dividends?
At a yield of 8.59%, $10,000 invested in EC would pay about $859 a year, or roughly $72 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next EC ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for EC is expected around November 29, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.