Hess (HES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$142.99 +1.06 (+0.75%)
Closing price 02/7/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Hess - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
6

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hess in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for HES.

Consensus Price Target

$170.50
19.24% Upside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hess, the average price target is $170.50. The highest price target for HES is $194.00, while the lowest price target for HES is $150.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.24% from the current price of $142.99.
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HES Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/9/24 to 2/8/25
1 Month Ago
1/10/24 to 1/9/25
3 Months Ago
11/11/23 to 11/10/24
1 Year Ago
2/9/23 to 2/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$170.50$170.50$163.30$172.71
Forecasted Upside19.24% Upside22.14% Upside14.85% Upside21.57% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

HES Analyst Recommendations By Month

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HES Price Targets by Month

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Hess Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHessOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.61
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.24% Upside2,348.03% Upside13.77% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/3/2025Pickering Energy Partners
0 of 5 stars
K. Maccurdy
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UpgradeHold
12/9/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
R. Read
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$151.00 ➝ $193.00+36.37%
12/6/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $163.00+15.48%
12/3/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$173.00 ➝ $185.00+25.88%
10/18/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$149.00 ➝ $154.00+10.47%
10/10/2024Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$157.00 ➝ $167.00+19.32%
10/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $160.00+13.49%
9/30/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$150.00+12.27%
9/16/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $194.00+49.37%
9/13/2024Piper Sandler
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 Lower Target$173.00 ➝ $167.00+29.40%
7/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Brackett
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$166.00 ➝ $172.00+14.24%
11/7/2023Argus
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$171.00+17.35%
10/24/2023Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
10/17/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$166.00 ➝ $165.00+0.42%
9/27/2023Bank of America
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 Boost Target$205.00 ➝ $210.00+38.10%
7/10/2023Evercore ISI
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 Lower Target$155.00 ➝ $153.00+13.83%
4/5/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight$156.00 ➝ $158.00+12.12%
3/16/2023Barclays
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 Boost Target$160.00 ➝ $174.00+48.97%

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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 Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Hess pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hess
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hess Co.:

  • Hess Co. reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.26. This indicates robust profitability and effective cost management.
  • The company achieved a revenue of $3.20 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.96 billion, reflecting strong operational performance and demand for its products.
  • Hess Co. has a high return on equity (ROE) of 27.41%, which suggests that the company is efficient in generating profits from its equity investments, making it an attractive option for investors seeking high returns.
  • The stock is currently trading at $151.33, showing a positive trend with a recent increase of 1.1%. This price point is near its 52-week high of $163.98, indicating strong market confidence.
  • The company has demonstrated a year-over-year revenue growth of 12.7%, which is a positive sign of its expanding market presence and operational success.

Hess
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Hess Co. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been significant, with the CEO selling 92,894 shares, representing a 28.82% decrease in their ownership. This could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Despite strong earnings, the stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.64, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • Insiders currently own only 9.76% of the stock, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests, raising concerns about long-term commitment to shareholder value.
  • Hess Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations. This could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Recent hedge fund activity shows mixed signals, with some funds trimming their holdings, which may reflect a cautious outlook on the stock's future performance.

HES Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hess is $170.50, with a high forecast of $194.00 and a low forecast of $150.00.

11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hess in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HES shares.

According to analysts, Hess's stock has a predicted upside of 19.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Hess's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Hess has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Pickering Energy Partners, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Hess less than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Hess is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how HES compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HES) was last updated on 2/8/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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