Why is EC Down Today?

EC
$17.66
▼ -2.30% ($-0.41)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:37 PM ET (575 min ago)

About Ecopetrol S.A

Ecopetrol SA is engaged in commercial and industrial activities related to the exploration, exploitation, refining, transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and products, as well as the electric power transmission services, design, development, constru...

Sector: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
Market Cap: $18.93B
Forward P/E: 7.4
52-Week Range: $8.57 - $18.19
Employees: 19,581

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas sector is down 1.0% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas sector: -1.0%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

EC is significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
EC
This Stock
-2.30%
vs S&P 500: -3.15%
vs Nasdaq: -3.17%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, EC is expected to trade between:
$17.13 - $18.01

Key Level to Watch

$16.77 support
Watch for breakdown below $17.66

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:37 PM (575 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

EC has moved more than 3.0% down on 21 occasions in the past year.

57.1%
Continuation Rate
12/21 times continued down
-0.1%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 25, 2026 (-3.1%) → Next day: -1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is EC stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas sector is down 1.0% on average.

Is EC stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, EC shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the EC stock price target?

EC is currently trading at $17.66. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $17.13 - $18.01. See long-term price prediction →

Will EC stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that EC's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $16.77 (support).

Is EC stock oversold or overbought?

EC's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 58.6. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for EC stock?

EC's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.19. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is EC outperforming or underperforming the market?

EC (-2.30%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for EC?

EC's MACD (0.29) is currently above the signal line (0.23), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 23.1) is moderate.

Is EC in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, EC is in a bullish trend. The price ($17.66) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($17.34) and 50-day SMA ($16.64). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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