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Fitch affirms Ecopetrol at BB with stable outlook, citing strong liquidity

Fitch affirmed Ecopetrol's global BB rating with a stable outlook and SACP at bbb-, citing strong liquidity and broad access to capital markets.

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what happened

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the global credit rating of Colombian oil company Ecopetrol S.A. at BB, with a stable outlook, according to a company statement published on October 20, 2026. The agency also kept the standalone credit profile (SACP) at bbb-, which remains within investment grade.

Fitch affirmed Ecopetrol's national long-term rating at AAA(col) and short-term rating at F1+(col), both with stable outlooks. The agency pointed to the company's liquidity, strong cash position, broad access to capital markets and adequate debt maturity profile. Fitch also does not expect difficulties refinancing debt maturing in 2027.

why it matters

Unchanged ratings point to a stable debt position at Colombia's largest company. For holders of Ecopetrol bonds and Colombian sovereign debt, the decision signals that the issuer's credit profile is sound and refinancing risks are seen as manageable. The decision does not carry significant new market catalysts.

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EcopetrolColombia sovereign bonds

sources

  1. Fitch Ratings Affirms Ecopetrol's National and International Ratings and Highlights Its Financial Strength — TradingView, 21 October 2026 at 02:04 UTC

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