EC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-12.73%
Last Quarter
$0.60
Past Year
$1.32
Growth Past 5yrs
-1.92%
Next Quarter
$0.25
Estimate Next Year
- $6.96
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$18.00
7.33% Upside
Mean Price Target
$14.63
-12.79% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$13.00
-22.48% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jun 03, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
EC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, EC (NYSE: EC) reported an actual EPS of $0.596 for the quarter ending on May 12, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.52, resulting in a 14.62% surprise. In the prior quarter (Mar 04, 2026), EC recorded an actual EPS of $0.2585 with a 12.39% surprise. See EC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
EC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending May 12, 2026 showing a 14.62% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Mar 04, 2026 recorded a 12.39% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 0.596 | 0.52 | +14.62% |
| Mar 04, 2026 | 0.2585 | 0.23 | +12.39% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.3497 | 0.34 | +2.85% |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 0.43 | 0.29 | +48.28% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.21 | 0.33 | -36.36% |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.31 | 0.35 | -11.43% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given EC stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 4 analysts have given their ratings
to EC out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
0 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$14.63 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -12.79% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for EC highest price target?
Analysts suggest EC's stock price would rise to a high of $18.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for EC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the EC stock price could move to $13.00.
What is the average target price for EC?
EC stock has an average analyst estimate of $14.63.
At its current price, how far is EC from its average target price?
EC shares are currently trading -12.79% below this price target.
What were EC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.60 versus consensus estimates of $0.52, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.21.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
EC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.25 and - $6.96 for the whole year.
What has EC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -12.73% EPS growth for EC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -1.92% in the past five years.