142.26 USD
+1.12
0.79%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
142.26
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.79%
5 days
4.33%
1 month
4.83%
3 months
-1.15%
6 months
1.47%
Year to date
5.05%
1 year
-1.04%
5 years
186.81%
10 years
111.29%
 

About: Hess is an independent oil and gas producer with key assets in the Bakken Shale, Guyana, the Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia. At the end of 2024, the company reported net proved reserves of 1.44 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 481 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024, at a ratio of 79% oil and natural gas liquids and 21% natural gas.

Employees: 1,797

0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

32% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 102 | Existing positions closed: 77

15% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $33B [Q4 2024] → $38B (+$5.01B) [Q1 2025]

14% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 332 | Existing positions reduced: 292

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 851 [Q4 2024] → 862 (+11) [Q1 2025]

3.27% less ownership

Funds ownership: 80.52% [Q4 2024] → 77.25% (-3.27%) [Q1 2025]

4% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 57 [Q4 2024] → 55 (-2) [Q1 2025]

69% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $286M | Put options by funds: $935M

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$136
4%
downside
Avg. target
$159
12%
upside
High target
$191
34%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
40%
neutral
60%
negative
0%
UBS
Josh Silverstein
22%upside
$173
Buy
Maintained
11 Jun 2025
Piper Sandler
Nitin Kumar
3%upside
$147
Overweight
Maintained
13 May 2025
Mizuho
Nitin Kumar
34%upside
$191
Neutral
Maintained
13 May 2025
Susquehanna
Biju Perincheril
4%downside
$136
Neutral
Maintained
22 Apr 2025
Scotiabank
Paul Cheng
3%upside
$147
Sector Perform
Maintained
11 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about HES published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Golden Buying Opportunity For Big Dividend Investors: 8-9% Yields Set To Soar
High-yield stocks with strong balance sheets and growth profiles are rare. I share two of these opportunities here. Both of these opportunities issue 1099 tax forms.
Golden Buying Opportunity For Big Dividend Investors: 8-9% Yields Set To Soar
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
5 All-Star High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Boomer Should Own
While reaching retirement age can be both a blessing and a curse, relying on the U.S.
5 All-Star High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Boomer Should Own
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Hess Midstream: A Compelling Opportunity Despite Recent Noise
HESM offers a secure 7.4% yield, strong contract protections, and resilient fee-based revenue, making the recent sell-off overdone despite legal headlines. The CLR lawsuit targets Hess Corp, not Hess Midstream, and poses no legal or contract risk to HESM's stable, long-term agreements running through 2033. HESM's robust balance sheet, active buybacks, and expected 7% annual distribution growth support an attractive ~14% long-term total return.
Hess Midstream: A Compelling Opportunity Despite Recent Noise
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Hess (HES) Up 3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Hess (HES) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Hess (HES) Up 3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Occidental vs. Hess: Which Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Folio?
Occidental Petroleum and Hess Corporation are strong operators in the oil and gas industry. OXY currently has the edge over HES with a higher dividend yield and lower valuation.
Occidental vs. Hess: Which Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Folio?
Positive
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Exxon says it is confident it will win dispute over Chevron-Hess deal
The arbitration proceedings in Exxon Mobil's contractual dispute over Chevron's planned acquisition of Hess concluded this week and a decision is expected in about two to three months, said Exxon senior vice president Neil Chapman on Thursday.
Exxon says it is confident it will win dispute over Chevron-Hess deal
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Hess Corporation: Another Platform Begins Operations Soon (Rating Upgrade)
Hess Corporation's Guyana project is set to add a fourth platform. The arbitration decision, expected a few months after late May, could reassess Hess's value. Hess' earnings growth is driven by the Guyana project's expansion.
Hess Corporation: Another Platform Begins Operations Soon (Rating Upgrade)
Neutral
Reuters
3 weeks ago
Exxon, Hess to face off over Chevron deal for oilfield riches
Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil and Hess will meet face-to-face on Monday in a court hearing to determine the fate of Chevron's $53 billion deal to buy Hess and with it a prized stake in Guyana's prolific oilfields.
Exxon, Hess to face off over Chevron deal for oilfield riches
Negative
Reuters
3 weeks ago
US oil producer Continental Resources claims Hess defrauded it out of $69 million
U.S. shale producer Continental Resources has filed a lawsuit against Hess Corp alleging that it was defrauded out of up to $69 million through a series of deals the well operator conducted with its subsidiaries.
US oil producer Continental Resources claims Hess defrauded it out of $69 million
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock.
Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
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