Hess Midstream Partners Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts cite mixed outlook for the midstream energy company's stock performance

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:50am

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Hess Midstream Partners LP (NYSE:HESM), a Houston-based midstream energy company, has received an average 'Hold' rating from nine equity research analysts covering the stock. Eight analysts have rated the stock as 'Hold', while one has assigned a 'Buy' recommendation, with a 12-month average price target of $40.71.

Why it matters

The mixed analyst sentiment on Hess Midstream Partners reflects the broader uncertainty in the energy sector, as the company navigates volatile commodity prices and shifting market dynamics in the Bakken Shale region where it operates. The 'Hold' rating suggests analysts see limited upside in the stock in the near term, though the lone 'Buy' recommendation indicates potential for stronger performance if the company can execute on its growth strategy.

The details

Hess Midstream Partners owns and operates crude oil, natural gas, and produced water infrastructure in the Williston Basin, primarily serving producers in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota and Montana. The company's integrated network of gathering, processing, storage, and marketing assets is designed to support upstream production activities. Analysts have cited the company's stable cash flows and growth potential as factors supporting the 'Hold' rating, though concerns remain around commodity price exposure and competition in the midstream space.

  • Hess Midstream Partners reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 2, 2026.
  • The company's average 12-month price target was updated on April 9, 2026.

The players

Hess Midstream Partners LP

A Houston-based midstream energy company that owns and operates crude oil, natural gas, and produced water infrastructure in the Williston Basin, primarily serving producers in the Bakken Shale region.

Wells Fargo & Company

An investment bank that covers Hess Midstream Partners and recently increased its price target on the stock.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that upgraded its rating on Hess Midstream Partners from 'hold (c+)' to 'buy (b-)'.

Raymond James Financial

An investment bank that downgraded Hess Midstream Partners from 'outperform' to 'market perform'.

Zacks Research

A research firm that upgraded its rating on Hess Midstream Partners from 'strong sell' to 'hold'.

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