We recently published a list of Why These 15 Energy Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) stands against other energy stocks that are up the most so far in 2025.
The energy sector has been volatile, and macro trends have led to fears of recession. The S&P 500 energy sector gained almost 9% from January till late March, but it has been dragged down by the broader market correction.
Brent futures have hit lows and sent many energy stocks into a tailspin. Yet, there are still some energy stocks that have defied the odds and have delivered solid gains. Midstream companies have been exceptionally resilient, and renewables have also been a bright spot in the energy sector.
Even during bear markets there are pockets of the market that perform exceptionally well. For instance, tech stocks have been in a bear market, but I recently identified 15 Tech Stocks that are Up the Most in 2025 in another article.
For this article, I screened the best-performing energy stocks year-to-date.
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A fleet of tanker ships crossing the sea as they deliver oil and gas to their destinations.
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 13
Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE:EC) is Colombia’s state-controlled oil and gas company, engaged in exploration, production, refining, and transportation of hydrocarbons, with a growing presence in renewable energy.
The stock experienced periods of volatility in 2025 but generally trended higher, driven by a series of robust operational and financial achievements. The most impactful recent news was the company’s 2024 results, which showed record production of 746,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, a 104% reserve replacement ratio, and a net income of COP 14.9 trillion. Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) also completed the acquisition of the CPO-09 field from Repsol, adding 32 million barrels of oil equivalent to its reserves, and extended its joint venture in the Permian Basin.
In March 2025, Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) announced plans to raise up to $2 billion in new debt to fund further acquisitions, including a potential deal for Enel’s Windpeshi wind project.