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Western Midstream (WES) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Energy remains a top investment focus due to global demand, constrained supply growth, and attractive sector valuations versus the S&P 500. I highlight my preferred picks across the energy supply chain: LandBridge, Viper Energy, Helmerich & Payne, Diamondback Energy, Western Midstream, and Marathon Petroleum. VNOM offers high cash returns to shareholders, while WES and MPC provide strong yields and capital return strategies, each excelling in their respective niches.
Western Midstream Partners, LP, offers an attractive distribution growth profile for income-focused investors. I see WES's value underpinned by robust core natural gas business growth, expanding pipeline assets, and strong projected natural gas demand. The recent $1.6B Brazos Delaware acquisition expands WES's Delaware Basin footprint by ~49% (to over 1.4M acres), adding significant pipeline and processing capacity.
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Key Takeaways: On a year-over-year basis, 96.0% of the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) by weighting have grown their dividends. MLPs largely drove sequential growth in payouts for 1Q26, while most corporations kept their dividends steady.
Western Midstream Partners, LP delivered robust Q1 2026 results, with revenue up 22.4% YoY to $1.12B and strong operational expansion. Despite recent price rallies and technical overbought signals, WES's earnings growth outpaces price gains, supporting a justified valuation and a buy rating. WES offers an attractive dividend yield above 8%, backed by solid liquidity, manageable debt maturities, and resilient cash flows.
Western Midstream Partners offers an 8.35% yield, 5-8% targeted distribution growth, and a compelling risk-adjusted return at $45 per unit. WES's Q1 results were strong, with a record $683.1M adjusted EBITDA, 15% YoY growth, and a 2.2% distribution increase. The $1.6B Brazos Delaware acquisition expands WES's Delaware Basin footprint by 50%, is immediately accretive, and maintains pro forma leverage near 3.0x.
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WES Q1 earnings top estimates as higher natural gas, crude oil and water throughput boosts revenues and cash flow growth.
Western Midstream Partners, LP Common Units (WES) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences HOUSTON, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that tomorrow before the market open it will make available on its website at www.westernmidstream.com a post-earnings interview with Oscar K. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jon Greenberg, Vice President and Head of Corporate Development and New Ventures, that provides additional insights related to WES's first-quarter 2026 results and the agreement to acquire Brazos Delaware II, LLC.
Western Midstream Partners, LP Common Units (WES) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for Western Midstream (WES) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Western Midstream Partners said on Wednesday it would acquire privately held Brazos Delaware II in a $1.6 billion deal, expanding its gathering and processing footprint in the core of the Permian Basin.
Reported first-quarter 2026 Net income attributable to limited partners of $342.4 million, generating record first-quarter Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $683.1 million, which represents a 15-percent increase compared to the prior-year period, and first-quarter Distributable Cash Flow(1) of $508.9 million. Reported first-quarter 2026 Cash flows provided by operating activities of $469.9 million, generating first-quarter Free Cash Flow(1) of $242.3 million.
Expands WES's natural-gas and crude-oil and NGLs gathering and processing footprint across the core of the Delaware Basin. Adds approximately 470,000 dedicated acres and 460 MMcf/d of natural-gas processing capacity, increasing WES's total Delaware Basin dedicated acres by approximately 49-percent to more than 1.4 million acres and natural-gas processing capacity by approximately 20-percent to approximately 2.750 Bcf/d.
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Western Midstream (WES), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2026.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Western Midstream (WES) stood at $42.21, denoting a +1.96% move from the preceding trading day.
The midstream energy sector has reinforced its reputation as a reliable source of income for investors. Key industry players have announced sequential increases to their latest payouts.
Eagle Global Advisors LLC lessened its position in Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) by 10.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,251,250 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 145,970 shares during
GraniteShares Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 68,222 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $2,695,000. Western Midstream Partners comprises 1.6% of GraniteShares Advisors
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.93 per unit for the first quarter of 2026, or $3.72 per unit on an annualized basis, which represents a 2.2-percent increase over the prior quarter's distribution, and is in-line with WES's previously announced expectations. WES's first-quarter 2026 distribution is payable on May 15, 2026, to unitholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2026.
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Western Midstream (WES) reached $40.85 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.09% change compared to its last close.
Western Midstream (WES) offers a robust >9% distribution yield, supported by strong operational performance and disciplined cost management. WES achieved record adjusted EBITDA for three consecutive quarters, with 6% YoY growth and significant O&M expense reductions. Growth projects like North Loving II and the Pathfinder Pipeline underpin mid-single-digit EBITDA growth guidance for 2026 and future distribution increases.
The United States operates more than three million miles of pipelines—by far the largest and most strategically important energy network in the world. Key energy basins are increasingly becoming gas-rich and water-intensive. With a 9% yield backed by long-term contracts and already-secured volume growth, Western Midstream Partners is quietly emerging as one of the most reliable and underappreciated income generators in the sector.
Western Midstream offers stable EBITDA of ~$2.5–2.7B for 2026, underpinned by active cost and capital management. WES combines a ~9% yield with ~5% embedded EBITDA growth, supporting early double-digit total returns for income-focused investors. Fee-based and MVC contract structures, alongside structural cost reductions, anchor WES's resilience to volume and commodity price volatility.
Western Midstream remains a top MLP pick due to its sector-leading 8.9% yield and resilient fundamentals. The stock's high yield is driven by a below-average valuation multiple, not excessive leverage or weak fundamentals. The current situation in the oil markets is very likely to enhance the case even further (e.g., render the high dividend more durable).
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Western Midstream (WES) concluded the recent trading session at $40.94, signifying a -1.16% move from its prior day's close.
GraniteShares Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 68,222 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $2,695,000. Western Midstream Partners makes up 2.3% of GraniteShares
Western Midstream (WES) closed at $41.16 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.01% move from the prior day.
Ellsworth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) by 9.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 155,943 shares of the pipeline company's stock after buying an additional 12,991 shares during the period.
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Adams Asset Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) by 4.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 342,105 shares of the pipeline company's stock after acquiring an additional
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Western Midstream (WES) closed the most recent trading day at $41.78, moving 2.25% from the previous trading session.
Western Midstream (WES) closed at $42.74 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.74% move from the prior day.
Chickasaw Capital Management LLC lessened its stake in Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) by 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,655,505 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 204,114 shares during the quarter. Western Midstream
Since my last article, Western Midstream has handily outperformed the S&P 500 index, all while being a money-printing machine. Beyond some near-term headwinds in 2026, there are still plenty of reasons to expect healthy growth in 2027 and beyond. The partnership's balance sheet is investment-grade, and its 9% distribution yield is safely covered.
Western Midstream (WES) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new position in Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 818,344 shares of the pipeline company's stock, valued at approximately $32,153,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc.
Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer, MPLX, and Western Midstream Partners are compared on yield, distribution coverage, leverage, and contract quality to gauge income reliability. Expansion projects tied to U.S. gas and export growth could lift long-term throughput, while partnership-specific risks like higher interest costs or basin concentration still matter.
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Owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure, Western Midstream Partners ( NYSE:WES ) just handed investors a distribution hike to $0.93 per unit for Q1 2026, lifting the annualized payout to $3.72 per unit.
Western Midstream (WES) concluded the recent trading session at $41.46, signifying a +1.1% move from its prior day's close.
Western Midstream Partners (WES) remains a top midstream income opportunity, offering the sector's highest yield with robust coverage and stable cash flows. Recent contract renegotiation with Occidental Petroleum extends key agreements, shifts to a fixed fee structure, and enhances long-term volume visibility. WES maintains a strong financial position, with net Debt/EBITDA around 3x, solid access to capital, and no major maturities until 2028.
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Citigroup Inc. lessened its stake in Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) by 34.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 54,002 shares of the pipeline company's stock after selling 28,089 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.'s holdings in Western
