(HES) Hess - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US42809H1077

HES EPS (Earnings per Share)

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HES Revenue

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HES: Crude Oil, Natural Gas Liquids, Natural Gas, Propane

Hess Corporation is a leading independent energy company that explores, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas, with a significant presence in the United States, Guyana, and Southeast Asia. The companys diverse portfolio includes high-margin assets in the Bakken shale play and significant exploration potential in Guyana and Suriname.

Beyond its core exploration and production activities, Hess Corporation also operates a midstream business that provides critical infrastructure support for its upstream operations, including gathering, processing, and transporting crude oil and natural gas liquids. This integrated model enables the company to optimize its operations, reduce costs, and increase returns.

With a strong track record of execution and a disciplined approach to capital allocation, Hess Corporation is well-positioned to continue delivering value to shareholders. The companys commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship is reflected in its robust ESG framework and reporting.

Analyzing the , we observe that HES is currently trading at $133.75, slightly above its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $132.26, but below its 50-day SMA of $136.66 and 200-day SMA of $138.80. The Average True Range (ATR) is 2.94, indicating moderate volatility. Considering the , with a market capitalization of $40.3 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.05, and a forward P/E of 23.42, we can infer that the market expects the company to maintain its growth momentum. With a Return on Equity (RoE) of 20.22%, Hess Corporation demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

Based on the and , our forecast suggests that HES is likely to experience a moderate increase in the short term, driven by its robust operational performance, favorable commodity prices, and continued exploration success in Guyana. We anticipate that the stock will trade towards $145 in the next quarter, representing a 8.5% upside from current levels. However, investors should be cautious of potential volatility and monitor the companys progress on its growth projects, particularly in the Bakken shale play and Guyana.

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HES Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 44,677m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
IPO / Inception 1983-04-06

HES Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 67.5
Fundamental 59.8
Dividend Rating 65.4
Rel. Strength -1.49
Analysts 3.69 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 145.09 USD
Fair Price DCF 50.59 USD

HES Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.29%
Annual Growth 5y 13.41%
Payout Consistency 89.8%
Payout Ratio 24.0%

HES Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 37.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -7.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 85.6%
CAGR 5y 24.39%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.71
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.59
Alpha -16.82
Beta 0.839
Volatility 26.42%
Current Volume 6271.6k
Average Volume 20d 2139.5k
What is the price of HES shares?
As of June 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 138.97 with a total of 6,271,605 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.80%, over one month by +4.37%, over three months by -12.69% and over the past year by -4.82%.
Is Hess a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Hess (NYSE:HES) is currently (June 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 59.82 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HES is around 145.09 USD . This means that HES is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.4%.
Is HES a buy, sell or hold?
Hess has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.69. Therefor, it is recommend to hold HES.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts for HES share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, HES Hess will be worth about 164.3 in June 2026. The stock is currently trading at 138.97. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +18.21%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 159.3 14.6%
Analysts Target Price 158.5 14.1%
ValueRay Target Price 164.3 18.2%