Howard Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Hess Corporation to 1,809 shares valued at $241,000, while Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings by 18% to 629 shares worth $84,000. Hess announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50, with a yield of 1.27%, and a payout ratio of 22.22%. Analysts have mixed ratings on Hess, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of $170.60, while recent earnings estimates have been adjusted downward by Capital One Financial.