Hess (HES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$138.15

+2.35 (+1.73%)

(As of 03:04 PM ET)

Hess - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
7

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for HES.

Consensus Price Target

$165.15
18.36% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hess, the average price target is $165.15. The highest price target for HES is $194.00, while the lowest price target for HES is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.36% from the current price of $138.15.

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HES Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$165.15	$175.77	$177.83	$170.18
Forecasted Upside	18.36% Upside	27.31% Upside	19.13% Upside	14.12% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.54	2.60	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	21.62% Upside	213.04% Upside	6.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
9/30/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$150.00	+12.27%
9/27/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$171.00 ➝ $151.00	+13.48%
9/18/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$192.00 ➝ $173.00	+32.44%
9/16/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$210.00 ➝ $194.00	+49.37%
9/13/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$173.00 ➝ $167.00	+29.40%
9/5/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$160.00 ➝ $145.00	+11.88%
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9/4/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$151.00 ➝ $149.00	+10.90%
8/19/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight	$175.00 ➝ $160.00	+15.89%
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%
7/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$165.00 ➝ $157.00	+5.81%
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%
4/5/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $158.00	+12.12%
3/16/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$160.00 ➝ $174.00	+48.97%
1/27/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$161.00 ➝ $170.00	+5.96%
1/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $150.00	-5.00%
10/27/2022	Susquehanna Bancshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$144.00 ➝ $166.00	+16.66%
10/19/2022	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$140.00	+11.23%

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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 Monday, September 30, 2024. 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.:

Hess Corporation is an exploration and production company with a focus on crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas, which are essential commodities in the energy sector.
Recent developments in the company's exploration and production activities have shown promising results, indicating potential growth opportunities.
The current stock price of Hess Co. is favorable for investors looking to enter the market at a reasonable valuation.
Hess Co. operates in two segments, Exploration and Production, and Midstream, providing diversification in its revenue streams.
The company's strategic initiatives and investments in technology and innovation demonstrate a commitment to long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the industry.

Hess
Bear Case

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

Volatility in the energy market can impact the financial performance of Hess Co., leading to fluctuations in stock prices.
Regulatory changes and environmental concerns may pose challenges to the company's operations and profitability in the future.
Dependency on global economic conditions and geopolitical factors can influence the demand and pricing of oil and gas products, affecting Hess Co.'s revenue.
Competitive pressures from other exploration and production companies in the industry could impact Hess Co.'s market share and profitability.
Uncertainties in commodity prices and supply-demand dynamics may introduce risks to the company's financial performance and investment returns.

HES Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hess is $165.15, with a high forecast of $194.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hess in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 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 19.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Hess's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Hess has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Hess less than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Hess is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how HES compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:HES) was last updated on 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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