HES vs. FANG

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hess Corporation (HES) and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG).

Performance

HES vs. FANG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Hess Corporation (HES) and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

HES vs. FANG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HES Hess Corporation	0.00%	12.77%	-6.49%	2.90%	94.02%	42.08%	-19.14%	67.71%	-13.14%	-22.06%
FANG Diamondback Energy, Inc.	27.56%	-5.64%	10.35%	19.66%	35.34%	127.51%	-46.00%	0.92%	-26.35%	24.93%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) HES : $12.47B FANG : $14.98B
Gross Profit (TTM) HES : $7.43B FANG : $7.48B
EBITDA (TTM) HES : $6.60B FANG : $7.31B

Returns By Period

HES

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FANG

• 1D: -3.63%
• 1M: 7.15%
• YTD: 27.56%
• 6M: 34.51%
• 1Y: 21.73%
• 3Y*: 16.36%
• 5Y*: 23.73%
• 10Y*: 12.44%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

HES vs. FANG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FANG

FANG Risk / Return Rank: 58
FANG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
FANG Sortino Ratio Rank: 54
FANG Omega Ratio Rank: 54
FANG Calmar Ratio Rank: 60
FANG Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

HES vs. FANG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hess Corporation (HES) and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HES	FANG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.56	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.62	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.25	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.46	—

Correlation

The correlation between HES and FANG is 0.67, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

HES vs. FANG - Dividend Comparison

HES's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.34%, less than FANG's 2.12% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HES Hess Corporation	0.34%	0.67%	1.41%	1.21%	1.06%	1.35%	1.89%	1.50%	2.47%	2.11%	1.61%	2.06%
FANG Diamondback Energy, Inc.	2.12%	2.66%	5.06%	5.15%	6.55%	1.62%	3.10%	0.74%	0.40%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HES	FANG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-88.72%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-26.16%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-42.10%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-88.72%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.72%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-19.57%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.33%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HES	FANG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.16%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	20.91%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	39.22%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	38.39%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	48.95%	—

Financials