Hess Midstream (HESM) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
11 Aug, 2026Business model and strategic positioning
Operates a high-quality, integrated midstream platform with significant scale, serving Chevron and third parties through strategic infrastructure assets.
Long-term commercial contracts extend through 2033, with 100% fee-based structures minimizing commodity price exposure and providing cash flow stability.
Minimum Volume Commitments (MVCs) set on a three-year rolling basis, currently through 2028, protect ~95% of 2026 revenues.
Focus on sustainability, with a report released in July 2025, and a strong balance sheet with leverage targeted below 3.0x.
Differentiated financial metrics include growing Adjusted EBITDA, expanding Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and targeted 5% annual distribution per share (DPS) growth.
Financial performance and guidance
2026 guidance projects Adjusted EBITDA of $1,225MM–$1,275MM and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $910MM–$960MM.
Capital expenditures are expected to moderate, with 2026 capex at ~$105MM, supporting strong free cash flow generation.
Leverage is expected to decrease below 3.0x Adjusted EBITDA by 2026, with further reductions anticipated through 2028.
Approximately $1B of Adjusted Free Cash Flow after distributions is expected through 2028 for incremental shareholder returns and debt repayment.
Gross Adjusted EBITDA margin is targeted at ~75% for 2026, with ongoing revenue growth from tariff escalators and higher gas volumes.
Capital allocation and shareholder returns
Committed to at least 5% annual DPS growth through 2028, fully funded from Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Since 2021, DPS increased by ~74% and $2.31B in share repurchases completed.
Ongoing capital allocation prioritizes incremental shareholder returns and debt repayment, with $1B of Adjusted Free Cash Flow after distributions expected through 2028.
Distributions and share repurchases are key components of total return of capital strategy.
Latest events from Hess Midstream
- Q2 2026 net income was $174M, revenue $399M, EBITDA margin 85%, and guidance reaffirmed.HESM
Q2 2026 - Stable, fee-based contracts and volume growth drive strong cash flow and shareholder returns.HESM
Investor presentation - Stable, fee-based contracts drive strong cash flow, growth, and shareholder returns through 2028.HESM
Investor presentation - Q1 2026 delivered strong results, higher free cash flow, and increased distributions.HESM
Q1 2026 - 2025 delivered strong EBITDA and cash flow, with lower CapEx and stable 2026 outlook.HESM
Q4 2025 - Q2 2025 saw record earnings, higher distributions, and an investment grade credit rating.HESM
Q2 2025 - Q3 net income hit $164.7M, with strong growth outlook and rising distributions.HESM
Q3 2024 - Q2 net income rose to $160.3M, throughput surged, and distributions increased above target.HESM
Q2 2024 - Q4 2024 net income up 13%, strong growth outlook, and higher distributions through 2027.HESM
Q4 2024