HES Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
27%
Last Quarter
$1.81
Past Year
$7.21
Growth Past 5yrs
53.6%
Next Quarter
$1.26
Estimate Next Year
$82.88
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$186.00
24.86% Upside
Mean Price Target
$169.50
13.78% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$153.00
2.71% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
HES Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, HES (NYSE: HES) reported an actual EPS of $1.81 for the quarter ending on Apr 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.64, resulting in a 10.37% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 29, 2025), HES recorded an actual EPS of $1.76 with a 22.22% surprise. See HES's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
HES has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 30, 2025 showing a 10.37% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 29, 2025 recorded a 22.22% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.81 | 1.64 | +10.37% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 1.76 | 1.44 | +22.22% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 2.14 | 1.77 | +20.90% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.62 | 2.57 | +1.95% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 3.16 | 1.73 | +82.66% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 1.63 | 1.43 | +13.99% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HES stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given HES stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 4 analysts have given their ratings
to HES out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$169.50 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 13.78% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for HES highest price target?
Analysts suggest HES's stock price would rise to a high of $186.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for HES over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the HES stock price could move to $153.00.
What is the average target price for HES?
HES stock has an average analyst estimate of $169.50.
At its current price, how far is HES from its average target price?
HES shares are currently trading 13.78% above this price target.
What were HES’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.81 versus consensus estimates of $1.64, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $3.16.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
HES's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.26 and $82.88 for the whole year.
What has HES's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 27% EPS growth for HES in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 53.6% in the past five years.