The HES stock climbs 13% in six months, beating sector peers as disciplined costs and Guyana growth fuel investor optimism.
HESM offers a secure 7.4% yield, strong contract protections, and resilient fee-based revenue, making the recent sell-off overdone despite legal headlines. The CLR lawsuit targets Hess Corp, not Hess Midstream, and poses no legal or contract risk to HESM's stable, long-term agreements running through 2033. HESM's robust balance sheet, active buybacks, and expected 7% annual distribution growth support an attractive ~14% long-term total return.
Hess (HES) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Occidental Petroleum and Hess Corporation are strong operators in the oil and gas industry. OXY currently has the edge over HES with a higher dividend yield and lower valuation.
Hess Corporation's Guyana project is set to add a fourth platform. The arbitration decision, expected a few months after late May, could reassess Hess's value. Hess' earnings growth is driven by the Guyana project's expansion.
U.S. shale producer Continental Resources has filed a lawsuit against Hess Corp alleging that it was defrauded out of up to $69 million through a series of deals the well operator conducted with its subsidiaries.
Hess Midstream insiders continue to sell significant shares. Chevron's future actions regarding Hess Midstream shares remain unclear. Hess Corporation reports minimal North American profits. This situation needs fixing. How it affects the relationship with the midstream company remains unclear.
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HES' first-quarter earnings gain on sustained crude oil and higher NGL production. Increased total costs and expenses partially offset the positives.
Hess (HES) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.81 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.16 per share a year ago.
Healthier crude oil prices are likely to have aided Hess' earnings in Q1.
Hess (HES) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.