Hess (HES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$132.01 -0.78 (-0.59%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

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

$162.16
22.84% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hess, the average price target is $162.16. The highest price target for HES is $193.00, while the lowest price target for HES is $136.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.84% from the current price of $132.01.

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HES Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/20/24 to 5/20/25	1 Month Ago 4/20/24 to 4/20/25	3 Months Ago 2/20/24 to 2/19/25	1 Year Ago 5/21/23 to 5/20/24
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 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	$162.16	$166.26	$170.60	$178.08
Forecasted Upside	22.84% Upside	27.35% Upside	14.34% Upside	14.21% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

HES Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

HES Price Targets by Month

The 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.

Hess Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Hess	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.55	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	22.14% Upside	862.96% Upside	12.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HES News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/13/2025	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	Nitin Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$151.00 ➝ $147.00	+8.06%
5/13/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Nitin Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$193.00 ➝ $191.00	+40.69%
4/22/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	Biju Perincheril Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$160.00 ➝ $136.00	+4.13%
4/16/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Josh Silverstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $163.00	+26.08%
4/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Cheng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$164.00 ➝ $146.58	+14.14%
1/3/2025	Pickering Energy Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Maccurdy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
12/9/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$151.00 ➝ $193.00	+36.37%
12/6/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$145.00 ➝ $163.00	+15.48%
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+13.49%
9/30/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$150.00	+12.27%
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7/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$166.00 ➝ $172.00	+14.24%
11/7/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$171.00	+17.35%
10/24/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
10/17/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$166.00 ➝ $165.00	+0.42%
9/27/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$205.00 ➝ $210.00	+38.10%
7/10/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$155.00 ➝ $153.00	+13.83%

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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 Friday, May 16, 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 $159, reflecting a strong market position in the oil and gas sector.
Hess Co. has a solid return on equity of over 26%, indicating efficient management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50, which translates to an annualized yield of approximately 1.48%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Institutional investors hold a significant 88.51% of the stock, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance.
Recent analyst ratings show a balanced outlook, with several firms maintaining "buy" ratings, indicating potential for stock appreciation.

Hess
Bear Case

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

The company's revenue has decreased by about 12.1% year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining sales growth.
Recent earnings per share were lower than the previous year, which could raise concerns about profitability moving forward.
Analysts have adjusted their price targets downward, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
Insider selling activity, including a significant sale by the CEO, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term prospects.
The dividend payout ratio is at 27.66%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.

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 $162.16, with a high forecast of $193.00 and a low forecast of $136.00.
: 11 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HES shares.
: According to analysts, Hess's stock has a predicted upside of 22.84% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Hess has been rated by research analysts at Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Hess less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Hess is 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how HES compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:HES) was last updated on 5/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hess (HES) Stock Forecast & Price Target