Hess Midstream Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 2/6
Hess Midstream has a total shareholder equity of $437.9M and total debt of $3.8B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 861.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $4.4B and $4.0B respectively. Hess Midstream's EBIT is $1.0B making its interest coverage ratio 4.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.9M.
Key information
861.38%
Debt to equity ratio
US$3.77b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 4.5x |
| Cash | US$1.90m |
| Equity | US$437.90m |
| Total liabilities | US$3.95b |
| Total assets | US$4.39b |
Recent financial health updates
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Recent updates
HESM: Buybacks And Distributions Will Balance Mixed Views On Future Execution
Hess Midstream's analyst price target has shifted from $38.67 to $37.50 as analysts factor in updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E, following mixed recent research that included both a downgrade and a separate price target increase. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hess Midstream points in two directions, with one firm lifting its price target and Goldman Sachs moving to a more cautious stance.HESM: Buybacks And Distributions Will Support Steady Forward Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hess Midstream higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $38.00 to roughly $38.67. This revision is supported by modest adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Hess Midstream: Iran Conflict Reduces Bakken Production Fears
Apr 02HESM: Buybacks And Rising Distributions Will Support Balanced Forward Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hess Midstream to $38.00 from $37.33, citing updated assumptions around profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors of Hess Midstream LP authorized a buyback plan on March 3, 2026, indicating approval for the company to repurchase its own units over time (Key Developments).HESM: Buybacks And Growing Distributions Will Support Steady Forward Returns
Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for Hess Midstream to about $37.33 per share from roughly $36.83 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News The Board of Directors of Hess Midstream LP authorized a buyback plan on March 3, 2026, signaling approval for the partnership to repurchase its own units over time (Key Developments).HESM: Updated 2026 Outlook And Distributions Will Support Steady Forward Returns
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Hess Midstream steady at $36.83, citing only very small refinements to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than any broad change in their outlook. What's in the News Hess Midstream LP updated its 2026 earnings outlook, with expected full year net income in a range of US$650 million to US$700 million, alongside detailed operating targets for gas gathering, crude oil gathering, gas processing, crude terminal volumes, and water gathering volumes for the same period (company guidance).HESM: Future Earnings And Distributions Will Reflect Updated 2026 Guidance And Stable Returns
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets for Hess Midstream, citing small updates to the discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin expectations and future P/E. Together these refinements affect their view of the partnership's valuation rather than marking a major shift.Results: Hess Midstream LP Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Feb 05
Hess Midstream's (NYSE:HESM) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Jan 30HESM: Future Earnings And Distributions Will Reflect Stable Volumes And Capital Returns
Analysts have kept their price target on Hess Midstream broadly aligned with prior levels, reflecting updated assumptions around a discount rate of 7.14%, a revenue growth outlook of 1.06%, a profit margin of 30.68%, and a forward P/E of 14.01x, which they view as appropriately balancing risk and return expectations. What's in the News Issued full year 2026 earnings guidance, with expected net income between US$650 million and US$700 million, along with detailed volume expectations across gas gathering, crude oil gathering, gas processing, crude terminals and water gathering.HESM: Future Volumes And Distributions Will Frame Steady Earnings And Capital Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hess Midstream slightly lower to US$36.83 from about US$36.86, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Issued unaudited earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with expected net income of US$170 million to US$180 million, and full year 2025 net income of US$685 million to US$695 million (company guidance).HESM: Bakken Rig Cuts Will Shape Future EBITDA And Capital Returns
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Hess Midstream to about $37. This reflects reduced long term revenue growth expectations amid anticipated Chevron rig cuts in the Bakken and more modest, though still resilient, EBITDA and capital return trajectories.HESM: Slower Bakken Activity And Dividends Will Define Future Returns
Analysts have reduced their average price target for Hess Midstream from $37 to approximately $36.86. This change reflects expectations of slower EBITDA growth and balanced risk in light of Chevron's anticipated reduction in Bakken activity and a revised capital return outlook.HESM: Dividend Strength And Buybacks Will Offset Chevron Bakken Uncertainty
Analysts have lowered their price target for Hess Midstream to $37 from $41 per share. They cite slower growth expectations because of anticipated reductions in Chevron's Bakken rig activity and a more cautious outlook for future earnings.Results: Hess Midstream LP Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Nov 06HESM: Dividend Growth And Buybacks Will Offset Bakken Development Uncertainty
Hess Midstream's analyst price target has been revised downward from $40 to $37 as analysts adjust expectations for slower revenue growth and profit margins. This is largely due to a tempered outlook for Bakken activity and more conservative future earnings assumptions.US Energy Demand Will Sustain Bakken Throughput Into New Horizons
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Hess Midstream from $41.29 to $40.00, citing moderated growth forecasts and tempered capital return expectations in light of updated views on Bakken activity. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst assessments of Hess Midstream reflect a nuanced outlook, with both bullish and bearish perspectives factoring into the company's revised valuation and growth trajectory.US Energy Demand Will Sustain Bakken Throughput Into New Horizons
Hess Midstream's analyst price target has been lowered by nearly $3, from approximately $44.17 to $41.29 per share, as analysts reset growth expectations in response to reduced rig activity in the Bakken and a less certain outlook following Chevron's acquisition of Hess Corp. Analyst Commentary Following the recent developments affecting Hess Midstream, analysts have delivered a mix of optimistic and cautious insights regarding the company’s future valuation, growth prospects, and capital allocation potential.US Energy Demand Will Sustain Bakken Throughput Into New Horizons
Analysts have reduced their price target for Hess Midstream to $44.17, citing heightened uncertainty over future growth and capital returns due to Chevron’s rig reductions and less compelling standalone prospects post-acquisition. Analyst Commentary Chevron’s decision to reduce Bakken rigs is expected to significantly lower Hess Midstream's near-term EBITDA growth and capital return prospects.Hess Midstream's (NYSE:HESM) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.737
Aug 01Is There An Opportunity With Hess Midstream LP's (NYSE:HESM) 47% Undervaluation?
Jun 30Hess Midstream: Near Its Ceiling, But Solid Floor
Apr 16Hess Midstream Continues To Deliver Excellent Results In Q4
Jan 29Hess Midstream Operations Are Great And Overshadowed By The Acquisition
Oct 31Hess Midstream: Insider Sales Continue
Sep 20
Expanding Bakken Operations And Shareholder Returns Promise Bright Future
Expansion in gas gathering, processing, and infrastructure development highlights growth in critical operational areas, aiming to enhance revenue through Bakken region support.Hess Midstream: One Of The Strongest Buys In The Midstream Space
Jul 14Hess Midstream: Beyond 7.3% Yield, A Perfect Investment For Income And Growth
Jun 08Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: HESM's short term assets ($159.0M) do not cover its short term liabilities ($187.8M).
Long Term Liabilities: HESM's short term assets ($159.0M) do not cover its long term liabilities ($3.8B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: HESM's net debt to equity ratio (861%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: HESM's debt to equity ratio has increased from 144% to 861.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: HESM's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (26.1%).
Interest Coverage: HESM's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (4.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 14:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Hess Midstream LP is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Douglas Irwin | Citigroup Inc |
| John Mackay | Goldman Sachs |
| Jeremy Tonet | J.P. Morgan |