Western Midstream Partners
WES
Market cap $16.3B

42.89 USD

+1.38

3.32%

At close Jan 21, 4:00 PM EST

After hours

43.00

+0.11

0.26%

1 day

3.32%

5 days

7.33%

1 month

9.78%

3 months

11.93%

6 months

0.35%

Year to date

9.25%

1 year

50.44%

5 years

115.64%

10 years

-27.34%

About: Western Midstream Partners LP is a US-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in the business of gathering, processing, compressing, treating and transporting natural gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil. It owns or has investments in assets located in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming), the Mid-Continent (Kansas and Oklahoma), North-central Pennsylvania and Texas.

Employees: 1,377

Utilities Natural Gas Transmission

0

Funds holding %

of 6,823 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

116% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 41 | Existing positions closed: 19

82% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 104 | Existing positions reduced: 57

20% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $29.3M | Put options by funds: $24.5M

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 251 [Q2] → 268 (+17) [Q3]

1.09% more ownership

Funds ownership: 40.62% [Q2] → 41.71% (+1.09%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q2] → 18 (+0) [Q3]

1% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.14B [Q2] → $6.07B (-$67.8M) [Q3]

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Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$37

14%

downside

Avg. target

$39

8%

downside

High target

$41

4%

downside

3 analyst ratings

0 positive

0%

2 neutral

67%

1 negative

33%

RBC Capital Elvira Scotto 97% 1-year accuracy 31 / 32 met price target	4%downside $41	Sector Perform Reiterated	9 Dec 2024
UBS Shneur Gershuni 100% 1-year accuracy 13 / 13 met price target	14%downside $37	Neutral Maintained	15 Nov 2024
Morgan Stanley Robert Kad 64% 1-year accuracy 9 / 14 met price target	7%downside $40	Underweight Downgraded	25 Oct 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about WES published over the past 30 days

An 8%+ Retirement Income Cocktail Of: 1 BDC, 1 MLP, And 1 ETF

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Zacks Investment Research

Western Midstream (WES) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Midstream (WES) stood at $41.19, denoting a +0.88% change from the preceding trading day.

Western Midstream (WES) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know

Western Midstream: A Rock Solid Investment (Rating Upgrade)

Western Midstream Partners shows impressive growth in free cash flow and EBITDA. I rate Western Midstream a strong buy due increasing demand for natural gas in the long term. Demand is at least partially driven by AI and Data Centers. WES confirmed strong FY 2024 guidance with expected 19% growth in free cash flow and 11% growth in adjusted EBITDA, indicating upside potential.

Western Midstream: A Rock Solid Investment (Rating Upgrade)

Western Midstream: Deeply Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield

I recommend a 'Strong buy' for Western Midstream Partners LP due to its unmatched 8.7% forward distribution yield and 33% upside potential. WES's strategic positioning in key U.S. oil-rich regions and its multifaceted growth strategy, including M&A and organic growth, ensure robust future prospects. The company's healthy balance sheet, solid profitability, and favorable macroenvironment support the sustainability of its high yield and overall investment appeal.

Western Midstream: Deeply Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield

Zacks Investment Research

Western Midstream (WES) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

In the most recent trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $39.24, indicating a -0.05% shift from the previous trading day.

Western Midstream (WES) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Zacks Investment Research

Western Midstream (WES) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Midstream (WES) stood at $39.13, denoting a +0.28% change from the preceding trading day.

Western Midstream (WES) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Investors Business Daily

Dividend Stock Energizes Investors With Sizzling 9% Yield

Formed in 2019 from a spinoff from Occidental Petroleum, Western Midstream operates over 14,000 miles of crude oil and natural gas pipelines. The post Dividend Stock Energizes Investors With Sizzling 9% Yield appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.

Dividend Stock Energizes Investors With Sizzling 9% Yield

Retirement Income With 9% Yield And Growth: Western Midstream

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Retirement Income With 9% Yield And Growth: Western Midstream

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