Ecopetrol Reports Mixed Q1 2026 Results: Net Income Down, EBITDA Margin Up Amid Strategic Moves

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Ecopetrol reported a 7.7% drop in Q1 2026 net income and an 8.7% revenue decline, but saw a 1.5% increase in EBITDA and a strong 47% EBITDA margin, alongside strategic advancements.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Revenues decreased by 8.7% to COP 28.6 trillion, and net income fell by 7.7% to COP 2.9 trillion compared to Q1 2025.

• EBITDA and Margin Improvement

  EBITDA increased by 1.5% to COP 13.5 trillion, with the EBITDA margin significantly improving to 47% from 42.3% in Q1 2025.

• Operational Highlights

  Refining throughput rose by 5.5% to 417 mbd, with a 60% higher refining margin. Production was 725 mboed (-2.8%), but Permian production exceeded targets.

• Strategic Growth Initiatives

  The company is progressing with the potential acquisition of a 51% stake in Brava Energia S.A. in Brazil and advancing energy transition projects.

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Ecopetrol's Q1 2026 results show a decline in net income and revenues compared to the prior year, continuing a trend noted in its recent 20-F filing. However, the company achieved a significant improvement in its EBITDA margin and strong performance in its refining segment. Strategic initiatives, including progress on the Brava Energia acquisition and new energy transition projects, are also highlighted. The report also confirms the acting CEO, following the President's leave of absence.