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Raymond James upgrades Hess Midstream stock rating on valuation

Raymond James upgraded Hess Midstream Partners (HESM) to Outperform with a $32 price target, citing attractive valuation post-Chevron restructuring. The firm noted a 10.7% yield on expected 2027 distributions. HESM reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, but JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley downgraded it, citing contract and growth concerns. HESM trades at $30.04, near its 52-week low.

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Published Oct 23, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HESMBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The upgrade could trigger short-term buying pressure, especially as the stock trades near the new target.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade with a concrete price target offers a clear short-term trading signal for HESM.

03

What to watch

Potential downside from Chevron's restructuring and contract reset risks.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Hess Midstream reported Q2 2026 earnings beating estimates, but the article focuses on the new analyst upgrade and price target.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HESMBullishHigh confidence
Context

Raymond James upgraded Hess Midstream Partners to Outperform and raised the price target to $32, citing valuation and dividend yield.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in the new $32 target and improved outlook.

Evidence & confidence

The upgrade and target are fresh analyst actions that can prompt buying interest today.

Market effects

Sector

Midstream energy sector may see modest uplift as the upgrade highlights valuation opportunities.

Regional

U.S. energy infrastructure investors could adjust exposure.

Global

Limited to U.S. listed midstream equities.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The upgrade may be premature given lingering contract and leverage concerns.

Key entities

  • Analyst Firm
    Raymond James

    Provided the upgrade and price target.

  • Partner
    Chevron

    Its restructuring and contract changes affect Hess Midstream's valuation.

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