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Hess Corp (HES) Earnings Exceed Expectations: 1Q Realized NGLS Price per Barrel Surpasses Estimates

  • Realized NGLs price per barrel was $22.97, indicating a 5.3% decrease from last year, slightly beating the estimate of $22.95.
  • The company’s EPS stood at $3.16 against $1.13 in the same quarter last year.
  • Realized natural gas price per thousand cubic feet increased by 5.2% year-over-year to $4.62, surpassing the estimate of $3.73.
  • Adjusted cash flow from operations rose to $1.73 billion, up 68% from the previous year, beating the estimated $1.21 billion.
  • E&P capital expenditure for the quarter was $927 million, a 21% increase y/y, but lower than the estimated $1.04 billion.
  • Average hedged realized oil price per barrel was $80.06, a 7.9% y/y increase, outperforming the estimate of $76.52.
  • Total revenues and non-operating income surged to $3.34 billion, up 36% y/y and higher than the estimate of $2.88 billion.
  • For the full year 2024, E&P capital and exploratory expenditures are expected to reach approximately $4.2 billion.
  • The stock currently has 5 buy ratings, 14 holds, and no sell ratings.

Hess Corp on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, like Baptista Research, have begun coverage on Hess Corp, shedding light on the company’s business strategy. In their report titled “Hess Corporation: Initiation of Coverage – Business Strategy,” Baptista Research dives into Hess Corporation’s operations in the independent energy sector. With a net production average of 387,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Hess Corp‘s performance in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico is highlighted. The report details a second-quarter net production of 32,000 barrels per day, with the third quarter expected to see around 25,000 barrels per day due to scheduled maintenance and hurricane preparedness.


A look at Hess Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Hess Corp shows promising long-term potential, particularly in terms of growth and momentum. With a high score of 4 in Growth, the company is positioned for expansion and development in the future. Additionally, its Momentum score of 4 indicates strong market performance and investor interest. While its Value, Dividend, and Resilience scores are moderate, the robust ratings in Growth and Momentum bode well for Hess Corp‘s outlook.

Hess Corporation, a global independent energy company focused on oil and gas exploration and production, demonstrates notable strengths in growth and market momentum according to the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid score of 4 in Growth and Momentum, the company is likely to experience positive advancements and market traction in the long term. Despite average scores in Value, Dividend, and Resilience, the emphasis on growth and momentum positions Hess Corp as a promising player in the energy sector.


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