Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:WES Western Midstream Partners (WES) Stock Price, News & Analysis $39.81 -0.15 (-0.38%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$39.44▼$40.5850-Day Range$36.42▼$42.7452-Week Range$25.69▼$42.80Volume1.29 million shsAverage Volume1.18 million shsMarket Capitalization$15.15 billionP/E Ratio11.21Dividend Yield8.79%Price Target$32.56 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Western Midstream Partners alerts: Email Address Western Midstream Partners MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside18.2% Downside$32.56 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.72% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.80Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-10.71%From $4.11 to $3.67 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.20 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector211th out of 248 stocksNatural Gas Transmission Industry15th out of 18 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWestern Midstream Partners has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageWestern Midstream Partners has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Western Midstream Partners' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.72% of the float of Western Midstream Partners has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestern Midstream Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Western Midstream Partners has recently increased by 0.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWestern Midstream Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.58%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWestern Midstream Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Western Midstream Partners is 98.59%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Western Midstream Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.37% in the coming year. This indicates that Western Midstream Partners may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Western Midstream Partners' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WES. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWestern Midstream Partners has a news sentiment score of 0.80. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Western Midstream Partners this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 33 people have searched for WES on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -6% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows15 people have added Western Midstream Partners to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 15% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Western Midstream Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.04% of the stock of Western Midstream Partners is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions42.94% of the stock of Western Midstream Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Western Midstream Partners' insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Western Midstream Partners are expected to decrease by -10.71% in the coming year, from $4.11 to $3.67 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Western Midstream Partners is 11.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Western Midstream Partners is 11.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 15.88.Price to Earnings Growth RatioWestern Midstream Partners has a PEG Ratio of 0.73. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestern Midstream Partners has a P/B Ratio of 4.99. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Western Midstream Partners' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsJ.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."Click here to see why Wall Street is in PANIC mode >>> About Western Midstream Partners Stock (NYSE:WES)Western Midstream Partners, LP, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a midstream energy company primarily in the United States. It is involved in gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing, and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil; and gathering and disposing produced water. The company also buys and sells natural gas, NGLs, and condensate. It operates assets located in Texas, New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains, and North-central Pennsylvania. Western Midstream Holdings, LLC operates as the general partner of the company. The company was formerly known as Western Gas Equity Partners, LP and changed its name to Western Midstream Partners, LP in February 2019. Western Midstream Partners, LP was incorporated in 2007 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas.Read More WES Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WES Stock News HeadlinesJuly 20, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comWES Aug 2024 27.000 putJuly 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comWESTERN MIDSTREAM ANNOUNCES SECOND-QUARTER 2024 DISTRIBUTION AND EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALLJuly 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)J.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."July 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestern Midstream: Distribution Increases 52% As The Turnaround ContinuesJuly 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestern Midstream: One Of The Highest Energy YieldsJuly 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comWESTERN MIDSTREAM ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 2023 SCHEDULE K-3July 1, 2024 | fool.comThese 3 High-Yield Midstream Stocks Are Set to Soar in the Second Half of 2024 and BeyondJune 23, 2024 | fool.comIf You Like Energy Transfer, You Should Check Out This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend StockJuly 27, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)J.P. Morgan’s DIRE WarningWhen the largest bank in the U.S. says a crisis is coming - you NEED to listen. The Wall Street Journal warns, "America's bonds are getting harder to sell."June 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comWestern Midstream: This 9%-Yielding MLP May Be Worth Buying NowJune 13, 2024 | 247wallst.comWant $1,500 in Passive Income? Invest $17,000 in These Dividend StocksJune 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.com9.3% Yield And Investment-Grade Rating? Yes! Western MidstreamJune 5, 2024 | stocknews.comTop 3 MLP ETFs Offering Diverse Investment OpportunitiesJune 2, 2024 | fool.comHere Are My Top 5 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over FistMay 31, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Oil Stocks to Watch as Middle East Politics Take Center StageMay 21, 2024 | fool.com3 No-Brainer High-Yield Pipeline Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right NowMay 19, 2024 | fool.comWestern Midstream Just Raised Its Distribution by 52%. Where Is the Dividend Heading for This 9.4%-Yielding Stock?May 17, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking Into Western Midstream's Recent Short InterestSee More Headlines Receive WES Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Western Midstream Partners and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend4/30/2024Last Earnings5/08/2024Dividend Payable5/15/2024Today7/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/14 Dividend8/01/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/07/2024Dividend Payable8/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Natural gas transmission Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:WES CUSIPN/A CIK1414475 Webwww.westernmidstream.com Phone(346) 786-5000Fax832-636-6001Employees1,377Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$32.56 High Stock Price Target$39.00 Low Stock Price Target$27.00 Potential Upside/Downside-18.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.55 Trailing P/E Ratio11.21 Forward P/E Ratio9.69 P/E Growth0.73Net Income$1.02 billion Net Margins42.50% Pretax Margin43.87% Return on Equity44.76% Return on Assets11.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.15 Current Ratio1.51 Quick Ratio1.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.11 billion Price / Sales4.88 Cash Flow$4.19 per share Price / Cash Flow9.50 Book Value$7.98 per share Price / Book4.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares380,480,000Free Float380,332,000Market Cap$15.15 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.90 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael P. Ure (Age 46)President, CEO & Director - Western Midstream Holdings LLC Comp: $2.93MMs. Kristen S. Shults (Age 39)Senior VP & CFO - Western Midstream Holdings LLC Comp: $1.61MMr. Christopher B. Dial (Age 46)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Western Midstream Holdings, LLC Comp: $1.44MMr. Robert W. Bourne (Age 68)Senior VP & Chief Commercial Officer of Western Midstream Holdings, LLC Comp: $1.48MMr. Alejandro O. Nebreda (Age 49)Senior Vice President of Business Services - Western Midstream Holdings LLC Comp: $1.41MMs. Catherine A. Green (Age 49)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer of Western Midstream Holdings, LLC Comp: $1.43MMr. Keith HerndonVP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Daniel Edwards Jenkins IVDirector of Investor Relations - Western Midstream Holdings LLCMr. Jonathan A. GreenbergVice President of Corporate Development - Western Midstream Holdings LLCMs. Crystal J. SledSenior VP of Human Capital Mgmt., Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Western Midstream Holdings LLCMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEnergy TransferNYSE:ETWilliams CompaniesNYSE:WMBNational GridNYSE:NGGKinder MorganNYSE:KMITC EnergyNYSE:TRPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 387 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Catalyst Capital Advisors LLCBought 5,345 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.088%Spirit of America Management Corp NYSold 1,500 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.047%Highland Capital Management LLCBought 13,000 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.003%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Sold 3,000 shares on 7/23/2024Ownership: 0.031%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WES Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WES shares performed this year? Western Midstream Partners' stock was trading at $29.26 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WES stock has increased by 36.1% and is now trading at $39.81. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Western Midstream Partners' earnings last quarter? Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The pipeline company reported $1.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.62. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 20.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Who are Western Midstream Partners' major shareholders? Western Midstream Partners' top institutional investors include Chickasaw Capital Management LLC (1.76%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.10%), Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC (0.09%) and Adams Asset Advisors LLC (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Petroleum Corp /De/ Occidental, Robert W Bourne, Kenneth F Owen and Lisa A Stewart. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Western Midstream Partners? Shares of WES stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Western Midstream Partners own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Western Midstream Partners investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Pfizer (PFE). This page (NYSE:WES) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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