Hess Corporation (HES)

NYSE: HES · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
148.92
+0.80 (0.54%)
At close: Jul 2, 2024, 4:00 PM
150.03
+1.11 (0.75%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2024, 7:53 PM EDT
0.54%
Market Cap 45.88B
Revenue (ttm) 11.53B
Net Income (ttm) 2.01B
Shares Out 308.11M
EPS (ttm) 6.53
PE Ratio 22.81
Forward PE 14.78
Dividend $1.75 (1.18%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 14, 2024
Volume 2,894,966
Open 149.42
Previous Close 148.12
Day's Range 147.50 - 149.57
52-Week Range 129.12 - 167.75
Beta 1.20
Analysts Buy
Price Target 175.33 (+17.73%)
Earnings Date Jul 24, 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 $175.33, which is an increase of 17.73% from the latest price.

Price Target
$175.33
(17.73% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Exxon-Hess arbitration panel nears formation, sources say

The final member has been chosen for a three-person arbitration panel meant to settle Exxon Mobil's claim against Chevron's $53 billion purchase of Hess Corp , two people familiar with the matter told...

Other symbols: XOM
4 hours ago - Reuters

Hess CEO to join Goldman Sachs board as independent director

John Hess, CEO of Hess Corp , has joined the board of Goldman Sachs as independent director, the Wall Street firm said on Monday.

Other symbols: GS
8 days ago - Reuters

Hess Crosses Above Key Moving Average Level

In trading on Monday, shares of Hess crossed above their 200 day moving average of $149.20, changing hands as high as $150.25 per share. Hess shares are currently trading up about 2.7% on the day.

8 days ago - Forbes

Exxon-Hess arbitration panel incomplete, Hess sale to Chevron stalled

A contract arbitration panel that could block or green-light the $53 billion sale of Hess Corp to Chevron remains incomplete three months after the case was filed, stalling a decision on whether Exxon...

Other symbols: CVXXOM
12 days ago - Reuters

Acquisition Premiums Return To The Oil Patch

The shale industry is showing signs of maturity. Some acquisition trends appear to be burgeoning, such as acquisition premiums, more debt, and looser hedging requirements.

Other symbols: CVXSBOWXOM
13 days ago - Forbes

Hess shareholder vote on Chevron deal easily met majority required -filing

Hess shareholders cast 157.6 million 'yes' votes in favor of its sale to Chevron, a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday showed, more than 3 million more than required to pass.

Other symbols: CVX
4 weeks ago - Reuters

Chevron shareholders re-elect all directors, CEO confident on Hess deal

Chevron shareholders on Wednesday voted to re-elect all 12 sitting directors to its board, in a sign of support for the oil major.

Other symbols: CVX
4 weeks ago - Reuters

Oil deals: Shareholders approve Hess sale, Conoco acquires Marathon

Hess (HES) shareholders have officially voted in favor of selling the company to Chevron (CVX) in a deal valued at $53 billion. However, the path to finalizing this transaction still presents several ...

Other symbols: COPCVXMRO
4 weeks ago - Yahoo Finance

Hess Shareholders Give Approval to $53 Billion Merger With Chevron

Investors' green light cleared one hurdle for the tie-up to happen but a challenge by Exxon makes the final outcome uncertain.

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - WSJ

Hess shareholders approve $53B merger with Chevron, reports say

CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Hess shareholders approving merger with Chevron.

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Hess Corporation Receives Stockholder Approval for Proposed Merger with Chevron

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Corporation Receives Stockholder Approval for Proposed Merger with Chevron.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Hess shareholders approve merger with Chevron

Hess Corp on Tuesday approved the company's $53 billion merger with the No. 2 U.S. oil company Chevron, according to preliminary results of the vote.

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Hess investors to vote on Chevron deal amid growing postponement calls

Hess Corp shareholders will vote on Tuesday on Chevron's proposed $53 billion acquisition of the company, after many investors have called for a delay in hopes of obtaining a better offer for their sh...

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Hess shareholders to vote on Chevron deal as dispute with Exxon over Guyana assets creates uncertainty

The Chevron-Hess deal was originally slated to close in the first half of 2024, but that timeline has been delayed due to a dispute with Exxon Mobil. Exxon claims a right of first refusal over Hess' l...

Other symbols: CVXXOM
5 weeks ago - CNBC

Hess Corp stock: A buy amid merger drama?

Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES) has been at the center of a significant corporate event since October 23, 2023, when Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) announced its plans to acquire Hess for $53 billion, val...

5 weeks ago - Invezz

Chevron-Hess Deal Vote Is Looking Like a ‘Coin Toss'

Chevron hopes to buy Hess for $53 billion. But the status of the deal looks shakier than ever,

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - Barrons

Hess-Chevron merger vote appears ripe for narrow approval

Hess Corp CEO John Hess has until Tuesday to quell a rebellion by shareholders over his handling of what could turn out to be one of the largest mergers in oil industry history: a proposed $53 billion...

Other symbols: CVX
5 weeks ago - Reuters

Hess facing three lawsuits over disclosures in Chevron deal

Oil producer Hess on Tuesday said it is currently facing three lawsuits alleging inadequate disclosures over its proposed sale to Chevron.

Other symbols: CVX
6 weeks ago - Reuters

Glass Lewis Recommends Hess Shareholders Vote For Proposed Merger With Chevron

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glass Lewis Recommends Hess Shareholders Vote For Proposed Merger with Chevron.

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis urges Hess shareholders accept Chevron takeover offer

Hess shareholders should vote in favor of Chevron Corp's $53 billion offer at the company's May 28 special meeting, proxy adviser Glass Lewis said on Thursday.

Other symbols: CVX
6 weeks ago - Reuters

Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock

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

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

ISS recommends Hess shareholders abstain from voting for merger with Chevron

Proxy advisory firm ISS recommended on Monday that Hess shareholders abstain from voting for Chevron's proposed $53 billion acquisition of Hess.

Other symbols: CVX
7 weeks ago - Reuters

Schumer urges FTC to hit the brakes on $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger

U.S Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged the Federal Trade Commission to "pump the breaks" on Chevron Corp's proposed $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp.

Other symbols: CVX
7 weeks 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 , May 10, 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 Securitie...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

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 months ago - Reuters