Analysts Issue Forecasts for Hess’ Q2 Earnings (NYSE:HES)

Hess Co. (NYSE:HES) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Hess in a report issued on Thursday, March 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $1.91 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.90. The consensus estimate for Hess’ current full-year earnings is $8.08 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hess’ Q3 2025 earnings at $1.80 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.06 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.71 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $16.47 EPS.

Hess (NYSE:HES) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 29th. The oil and gas producer reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.32. Hess had a net margin of 21.27% and a return on equity of 26.32%.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Hess from $145.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 6th. Pickering Energy Partners raised shares of Hess to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company raised Hess from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $151.00 to $193.00 in a research note on Monday, December 9th. StockNews.com began coverage on Hess in a report on Tuesday, March 18th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on Hess from $185.00 to $186.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 13th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $170.60.

Hess Stock Performance

Hess stock opened at $158.51 on Monday. Hess has a 1-year low of $123.79 and a 1-year high of $163.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.61 and a beta of 1.21. The company’s 50-day moving average is $147.22 and its 200 day moving average is $141.32.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Hess during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in Hess in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Groupama Asset Managment raised its holdings in shares of Hess by 22.7% in the third quarter. Groupama Asset Managment now owns 22,606 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 4,186 shares during the last quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hess in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Finally, FSA Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hess during the third quarter worth $37,000. 88.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hess Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 17th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.26%. Hess’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.22%.

Hess Company Profile

Hess Corporation, an exploration and production company, explores, develops, produces, purchases, transports, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. The company operates in two segments, Exploration and Production, and Midstream. It conducts production operations primarily in the United States, Guyana, the Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area, and Malaysia; and exploration activities principally offshore Guyana, the U.S.