Hess Midstream LP (HESM) — closed signal from September 17, 2025
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on December 16, 2025.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 2% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published September 17, 2025
Hess Midstream pays steady fees and could be due for a short-term rebound. The price looks beaten down but calming. While a UBS note on 09-10 warned about Bakken drilling risks, the company responded with a $100M share buyback and higher income targets for 2025. Its returns are much stronger than many rivals. If interest rates ease, dependable fee income and buybacks could lift the stock over the next 0 to 3 months, despite basin risks.
Primary drivers
- Company plans a $100M share buyback and raised its 2025 income outlook
- UBS lowered its view, pointing to drilling risks in the Bakken area
- Returns on capital around 23%, far higher than many industry peers
- Price looks very sold off, suggesting limited near-term downside risk
How it played out
HESM: the target was never reached
Lyra published HESM on 2025-09-17 at $38.75 with expected growth of 12%. The thesis pointed to steady fee income, a short-term rebound setup, a $100M share buyback, and higher 2025 income targets. It also noted a UBS warning on 09-10 about Bakken drilling risks, returns on capital around 23%, and a very sold off price.
Inside the window from 2025-09-17 to 2025-12-16, HESM peaked at $38.81 on 2025-09-17. That was a 0.2% peak gain and stayed below the $42.43 target. It never got there. The stock ended at $34.09. The thesis missed.
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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