This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Hess (HES) Stock Forecast & Price Target Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Get the Latest News and Ratings for HES and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hess and its competitors. Sign Up View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. HES Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/22/24 to 10/22/251 Month Ago9/22/24 to 9/22/253 Months Ago7/24/24 to 7/24/251 Year Ago10/23/23 to 10/22/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy3 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)Hold5 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$165.00$162.78$162.78$164.00Forecasted Upside2.93% Upside1.54% Upside1.54% Upside18.27% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy HES Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History HES Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Hess Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeHessEnergy CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.38 2.39 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside2.93% Upside45.32% Upside12.11% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent HES NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails7/11/2025Scotiabank4 of 5 starsPaul Cheng Not RatedBoost TargetSector Perform$146.58 ➝ $155.00+1.31%7/2/2025Piper Sandler2 of 5 starsNitin Kumar Not RatedBoost TargetOverweight$147.00 ➝ $153.00+7.66%6/26/2025Wells Fargo & Company3 of 5 starsRoger Read4 of 5 starsLower TargetOverweight$193.00 ➝ $184.00+32.16%6/11/2025UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJosh SilversteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$163.00 ➝ $173.00+24.76%5/13/2025MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNitin KumarSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$193.00 ➝ $191.00+40.69%4/22/2025SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBiju PerincherilSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $136.00+4.13%1/3/2025Pickering Energy PartnersSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingK. MaccurdySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold12/6/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral$145.00 ➝ $163.00+15.48%10/4/2024BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$155.00 ➝ $160.00+13.49%9/30/2024Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingD. LeggateSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$150.00+12.27% Get the Latest News and Ratings for HES and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hess and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/17/2024Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingB. BrackettSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$166.00 ➝ $172.00+14.24%11/7/2023ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$171.00+17.35%10/24/2023Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market PerformAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 07:12 PM ET. Should I Buy Hess Stock? HES Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Hess pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Hess Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hess Co.: The current stock price is around $148.79, reflecting a positive trend in recent performance. Hess Co. has shown a strong average daily trading volume, indicating robust investor interest and liquidity. Institutional ownership is significant, with a high percentage of shares held by institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future. The company has experienced a recent increase in short interest, which can indicate potential for a short squeeze, benefiting long investors if the stock price rises. Hess Co. has a relatively low short percentage of float, which may suggest that the stock is not heavily shorted, reducing the risk of downward pressure on the stock price. Hess Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Hess Co. for these reasons: The company has seen a slight decline in its 52-week performance, which may raise concerns about its growth potential. There has been a recent increase in shares shorted, indicating that some investors are betting against the stock, which could lead to downward pressure. The days to cover ratio is relatively high, suggesting that it may take longer for short sellers to cover their positions, which could indicate volatility. Despite a strong institutional ownership percentage, the overall market sentiment may still be cautious, affecting stock performance. Recent fluctuations in short interest could signal uncertainty in the market regarding Hess Co.'s future performance. HES Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Hess' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hess is $165.00, with a high forecast of $191.00 and a low forecast of $136.00. Should I buy or sell Hess stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hess in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HES shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HES, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Hess's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Hess's stock has a predicted upside of 2.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Do Wall Street analysts like Hess more than its competitors? Analysts like Hess less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Hess is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.39. Learn more on how HES compares to other companies. 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