HES vs. MSFT

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hess Corporation (HES) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT).

Performance

HES vs. MSFT - Performance Comparison

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

HES vs. MSFT - 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%
MSFT Microsoft Corporation	-23.28%	15.58%	12.93%	58.19%	-28.02%	52.48%	42.53%	57.56%	20.80%	40.73%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) HES : $12.47B MSFT : $305.45B
Gross Profit (TTM) HES : $7.43B MSFT : $209.50B
EBITDA (TTM) HES : $6.60B MSFT : $191.39B

Returns By Period

HES

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

MSFT

• 1D: 3.12%
• 1M: -5.75%
• YTD: -23.28%
• 6M: -28.23%
• 1Y: -0.64%
• 3Y*: 9.54%
• 5Y*: 9.74%
• 10Y*: 22.44%

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

Return for Risk

HES vs. MSFT — Risk / Return Rank

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

MSFT

MSFT Risk / Return Rank: 38
MSFT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 41
MSFT Sortino Ratio Rank: 34
MSFT Omega Ratio Rank: 35
MSFT Calmar Ratio Rank: 41
MSFT Martin Ratio Rank: 40

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. MSFT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hess Corporation (HES) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT). 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	MSFT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.37	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.84	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.74	—

Correlation

The correlation between HES and MSFT is 0.21, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

HES vs. MSFT - Dividend Comparison

HES's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.34%, less than MSFT's 0.94% 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%
MSFT Microsoft Corporation	0.94%	0.70%	0.73%	0.74%	1.06%	0.68%	0.94%	1.20%	1.69%	1.86%	2.37%	2.33%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HES	MSFT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-69.38%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-33.91%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-37.15%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-37.15%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-31.43%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-21.77%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	12.46%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HES	MSFT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.48%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	19.15%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	26.46%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	26.19%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	26.89%	—

Financials