Hess Corporation (HES)

NYSE: HES · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
159.79
-0.16 (-0.10%)
May 10, 2024, 12:10 PM EDT - Market open
-0.10%
Market Cap 49.30B
Revenue (ttm) 11.53B
Net Income (ttm) 2.01B
Shares Out 308.11M
EPS (ttm) 6.53
PE Ratio 24.53
Forward PE 21.82
Dividend $1.75 (1.09%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 15, 2024
Volume 469,696
Open 160.97
Previous Close 159.95
Day's Range 159.56 - 160.97
52-Week Range 124.27 - 167.75
Beta 1.25
Analysts Buy
Price Target 174.78 (+9.24%)
Earnings Date Apr 25, 2024

About HES

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. Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Suriname and Canada. The company is also involved in gathering, c... [Read more]

Sector Energy
Founded 1920
Employees 1,756
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol HES
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, HES's revenue was $10.65 billion, a decrease of -7.99% compared to the previous year's $11.57 billion. Earnings were $1.38 billion, a decrease of -34.06%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for HES stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $174.78, which is an increase of 9.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$174.78
(9.24% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hess contests claims of inadequate disclosures in Chevron deal

Oil producer Hess on Tuesday said it disputes claims in several shareholder letters and at least two lawsuits alleging inadequate disclosures over its proposed sale to Chevron.

Other symbols: CVX
2 days ago - Reuters

Exxon sees Hess arbitration dragging into 2025, CEO says

U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil's arbitration case that could block Chevron's purchase of Hess will extend into 2025, Exxon CEO Darren Woods said in an interview on CNBC on Monday, ahead of a coming vot...

Other symbols: XOM
3 days ago - Reuters

URGENT: The M&A Class Action Firm Encourages Shareholders of Hess Corp. to Take Action Before the Merger Vote on May 28, 2024 - HES

NEW YORK , April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered money for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2018-2022 ISS Securi...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Hess sets May 28 shareholder vote on Chevron buyout

Hess Corp set May 28 for a special meeting of shareholders to vote on Chevron Corp 's $53 billion buyout offer, the company said in a securities filing on Friday.

Other symbols: CVX
13 days ago - Reuters

Earnings for Big Oil backpaddle as natgas prices tumble

U.S. and European oil companies reported weaker first quarter results on Friday due to a sharp drop in natural gas prices compared with a year ago.

Other symbols: CVXTTEXOM
13 days ago - Reuters

Chevron-target Hess reports Q1 profit beat on higher production

Hess Corp reported a first-quarter profit on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates, helped by higher production from the oil and gas company that is set to be acquired by U.S. energy major Chevron in...

Other symbols: CVX
15 days ago - Reuters

Hess Reports Estimated Results for the First Quarter of 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--   Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today reported net income of $972 million, or $3.16 per share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $346 million, or $1....

15 days ago - Business Wire

Hess sets April 12 record date for shareholder vote on Chevron merger

Hess Corp on Wednesday said its board has set April 12 as the record date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to vote on the proposed merger with Chevron Corp.

Other symbols: CVX
15 days ago - Reuters

Proposed Oil Mergers Will Improve Competition

Under Chairperson Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has consistently used speculative consumer harms to justify regulatory actions. Unfortunately, these actions often stop mergers that wou...

Other symbols: CVXXOM
18 days ago - Forbes

Hess says aiming to resolve Guyana arbitration claims by 2024 end

An Exxon Mobil arbitration case that could block the sale of one of its Guyana partners, Hess Corp, to Chevron could drag on until year-end, Hess said in a U.S. securities filing on Friday.

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Hess Sanctions Whiptail Development Offshore Guyana

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Sanctions Whiptail Development Offshore Guyana.

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Hess Schedules Earnings Release Date

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Schedules Earnings Release Date.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Hess board recommends shareholders vote in favor of Chevron merger -filing

Hess Corp on Thursday said in a securities filing that its board unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favor of the company's sale to Chevron Corp.

Other symbols: CVX
6 weeks ago - Reuters

China's CNOOC files arbitration over Hess stake in Guyana oil block

Chinese offshore oil and gas major CNOOC , said it had filed an arbitration claim to establish a right over Hess' stake in the giant Guyana oilfield Stabroek in the event of the U.S. firm's sale to Ch...

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Exxon is not trying to acquire Hess in dispute with Chevron over Guyana oil assets, CEO says

When asked directly, Darren Woods said acquiring Hess is not one of Exxon's objectives in the dispute with Chevron.

Other symbols: CVXXOM
7 weeks ago - CNBC

CERAWEEK Exxon Mobil CEO says not trying to acquire Hess

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods on Monday said his company is trying to secure preemption rights over Hess Corp 's Guyana assets in its dispute with Chevron, not buy the company itself.

Other symbols: XOM
7 weeks ago - Reuters

Insight: Chevron's CEO faces challenges of a lifetime with Hess bid

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth is facing a head-to-head match with Exxon Mobil with his $53 billion bid for Hess and its stake in oil hotspot Guyana, and could wind up trapped in a dispute between two of S...

Other symbols: CVX
2 months ago - Reuters

Hess reviews timeline for Chevron deal closing after Exxon escalates Guyana dispute

Exxon filed for arbitration to defend what the oil major views as its right to make a counter offer for Hess' Guyana assets under a joint operating agreement.

Other symbols: CVXXOM
2 months ago - CNBC

Hess says reviewing timeline for closing of Chevron deal

U.S. oil producer Hess said on Thursday it was reviewing the timeline for closing its merger with Chevron , after oil major Exxon Mobil signaled a potential counter offer for Hess's Guyana assets.

Other symbols: CVX
2 months ago - Reuters

A Series Of Uncommon Events Threatens Chevron Buyout Of Hess

ExxonMobil XOM took the step of filing for arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris Wednesday to secure its claim to pre-emption rights in the prolific Stabroek field offshore...

Other symbols: CVX
2 months ago - Forbes

Chevron's $53 Billion Deal to Acquire Hess Under Renewed Pressure From Exxon

Exxon Senior Vice President Neil Chapman told a Morgan Stanley conference on Wednesday, that the company has filed arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce.

Other symbols: CVXXOM
2 months ago - Barrons

Exxon could make a bid for Hess' oil assets in Guyana if Chevron deal terminates

Exxon filed for arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris Wednesday to adjudicate the dispute with Chevron over Hess' Guyana assets.

Other symbols: CVXXOM
2 months ago - CNBC

Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Exxon Files for Arbitration Over Chevron's Deal for Hess

Dispute involving a stake in an oil project in Guyana intensifies, threatening to scuttle Chevron's $53 billion deal to buy Hess.

Other symbols: CVXXOM
2 months ago - WSJ

Exxon signals potential counter offer for Hess's Guyana assets

Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday said it filed a contract arbitration disputing Hess Corp's proposed sale of its Guyana oil properties, and suggested it may counter Chevron Corp's pending deal for the as...

Other symbols: XOM
2 months ago - Reuters