Hess Midstream (HESM) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
16 Mar, 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 contracts minimizing commodity price exposure.
Minimum Volume Commitments (MVCs) set on a three-year rolling basis provide downside risk protection and revenue stability.
Approximately 95% of 2026 revenues are protected by MVCs, supporting cash flow predictability.
Sustainability initiatives highlighted by a report released in July 2025.
Financial performance and guidance
2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $1,225MM–$1,275MM, with Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $850MM–$900MM.
Capital expenditures for 2026 are projected at ~$150MM, with leverage expected to fall below 3.0x.
Targeting at least 5% annual distribution per share (DPS) growth through 2028, fully funded from Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Approximately $1B of Adjusted Free Cash Flow after distributions expected through 2028 for incremental shareholder returns and debt repayment.
Gross Adjusted EBITDA Margin targeted at ~75% for 2026.
Operational highlights and asset base
Gas processing capacity of ~500 MMcf/d and gathering pipeline capacity of ~685 MMcf/d, with ~1,430 miles of pipelines.
Crude oil terminaling capacity of ~505 MBbl/d and gathering capacity of ~290 MBbl/d, with ~615 miles of pipelines.
Water services include ~360 miles of gathering pipelines, supporting operational efficiency and environmental goals.
Integrated system provides export optionality for oil, gas, and NGLs via multiple pipelines and rail connections.
Contract structure includes fixed fee and cost-of-service revenue, with annual CPI-based escalators capped at 3%.
Latest events from Hess Midstream
- Q2 net income and revenues rose on strong volumes, with higher distributions and robust growth.HESM
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - 2025 delivered strong growth; 2026 targets stable earnings, lower CapEx, and high free cash flow.HESM
Q4 20252 Feb 2026 - Stable, fee-based contracts drive strong cash flow, growth, and shareholder returns through 2028.HESM
Investor presentation2 Feb 2026 - Q1 2025 saw strong results, higher distributions, and reaffirmed full-year guidance.HESM
Q1 202527 Jan 2026 - Strong 2024 results and double-digit growth outlook, with higher distributions and declining leverage.HESM
Q4 202427 Jan 2026 - Q3 2024 saw strong results, higher distributions, and a positive multi-year growth outlook.HESM
Q3 202427 Jan 2026 - Q2 2025 delivered record results, robust growth, and strong shareholder returns outlook.HESM
Q2 202523 Jan 2026 - Q3 2025 saw higher net income, strong cash flow, and increased distributions amid robust throughput.HESM
Q3 20256 Nov 2025 - Long-term contracts and disciplined growth underpin strong cash flow and shareholder returns.HESM
Investor Presentation17 Jun 2025