Hess Midstream dividend move ahead of Q3 results
Hess Midstream (HESM) set up an income focused talking point for investors after its board approved a higher quarterly cash distribution, alongside plans to report Q3 2026 results on October 30.
At a share price of US$32.71, Hess Midstream has seen the 7 day share price return of 4.91% come after a 30 day share price decline of 13.35% and a 90 day share price drop of 18.79%, while total shareholder return of 3.26% over 1 year and 86.01% over 5 years points to longer term holders experiencing a very different story from the recent pullback.
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For Hess Midstream, a richer payout arriving after a sharp pullback can read as either the business quietly doing its job or sentiment stretching too far. The valuation work starts there.
Most Popular Narrative: 2% Undervalued
Hess Midstream last closed at $32.71 compared with a narrative fair value estimate of $33.43. This frames the stock as slightly mispriced but broadly aligned with what analysts see in the cash flows and contract mix.
Hess Midstream is moving into a capital lighter phase as total capital expenditures are expected to fall from about US$270 million in 2025 to approximately US$150 million in 2026 and then to less than US$75 million per year in 2027 and 2028. This supports higher adjusted free cash flow and potentially stronger free cash flow based valuation multiples.
See why 48 investors see Hess Midstream as 2% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of $33.43 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, Hess Midstream’s reliance on Chevron’s Bakken volumes, along with the gradual step down in minimum volume commitments, could upset that fair value narrative if either weakens.
Find out about the key risks to this Hess Midstream narrative.
Next Steps
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