Western Midstream Partners Stock Forecast, Price & News

Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:WES) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Midstream Partners a buy right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Western Midstream Partners in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Western Midstream Partners stock.
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How has Western Midstream Partners' stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Western Midstream Partners' stock was trading at $6.70 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WES shares have increased by 196.6% and is now trading at $19.87.
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Are investors shorting Western Midstream Partners?

Western Midstream Partners saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,910,000 shares, an increase of 24.9% from the October 31st total of 3,930,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 917,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.3 days. Approximately 2.4% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Western Midstream Partners' next earnings date?

Western Midstream Partners is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 22nd 2022.
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How were Western Midstream Partners' earnings last quarter?

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 9th. The pipeline company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.02. The pipeline company had revenue of $763.84 million for the quarter. Western Midstream Partners had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.45% and a net margin of 33.07%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.55 EPS.
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How often does Western Midstream Partners pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Midstream Partners?

Western Midstream Partners announced a quarterly dividend on Saturday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.323 per share on Friday, November 12th. This represents a $1.29 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.50%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 29th.
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Is Western Midstream Partners a good dividend stock?

Western Midstream Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.51%. WES has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Western Midstream Partners has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Western Midstream Partners is 58.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Western Midstream Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.24% next year. This indicates that Western Midstream Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for WES?

10 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Western Midstream Partners' stock. Their forecasts range from $20.00 to $26.00. On average, they anticipate Western Midstream Partners' share price to reach $23.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Western Midstream Partners' key executives?

Western Midstream Partners' management team includes the following people:

• Michael P. Ure, President, CEO, CFO & Director
• Craig W. Collins, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
• Neeraj Vijay, Chief Information Officer & Vice President
• Robert W. Bourne, Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Christopher B. Dial, Secretary, Senior VP & General Counsel

Who are some of Western Midstream Partners' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Western Midstream Partners include Energy Transfer (ET), Targa Resources (TRGP), DCP Midstream (DCP), DT Midstream (DTM), Antero Midstream (AM), Equitrans Midstream (ETRN), EnLink Midstream (ENLC), Enable Midstream Partners (ENBL), Rattler Midstream (RTLR), USA Compression Partners (USAC), Archrock (AROC), Altus Midstream (ALTM), Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) and Summit Midstream Partners (SMLP).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Western Midstream Partners own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other 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), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV) and Broadcom (AVGO).

What is Western Midstream Partners' stock symbol?

Western Midstream Partners trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WES."

Who are Western Midstream Partners' major shareholders?

Western Midstream Partners' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Tortoise Capital Advisors L.L.C. (3.46%), Invesco Ltd. (3.27%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (2.66%), Chickasaw Capital Management LLC (2.31%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.35%) and UBS Group AG (1.03%). Company insiders that own Western Midstream Partners stock include James R Crane, Michael Ure and Petroleum Corp /De/ Occidental.
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Which major investors are selling Western Midstream Partners stock?

WES stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tortoise Capital Advisors L.L.C., Credit Suisse AG, Invesco Ltd., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP, Cohen & Steers Inc., and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership.
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Which major investors are buying Western Midstream Partners stock?

WES stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including RR Advisors LLC, UBS Group AG, Barclays PLC, CastleArk Alternatives LLC, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank AG, Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have bought Western Midstream Partners stock in the last two years include James R Crane, and Michael Ure.
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How do I buy shares of Western Midstream Partners?

Shares of WES can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Western Midstream Partners' stock price today?

One share of WES stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.87.

How much money does Western Midstream Partners make?

Western Midstream Partners has a market capitalization of $8.21 billion and generates $2.77 billion in revenue each year. The pipeline company earns $527.01 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.22 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Western Midstream Partners have?

Western Midstream Partners employs 1,045 workers across the globe.

What is Western Midstream Partners' official website?

The official website for Western Midstream Partners is www.westernmidstream.com.

Where are Western Midstream Partners' headquarters?

Western Midstream Partners is headquartered at 9950 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX, 77380.

How can I contact Western Midstream Partners?

Western Midstream Partners' mailing address is 9950 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX, 77380. The pipeline company can be reached via phone at (832) 636-6000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 832-636-6001.