WES Should I Buy
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Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term focus. While the company offers an attractive dividend yield of 8.9% and has shown solid financial growth in the latest quarter, the technical indicators are bearish, hedge funds are selling, and analysts have mixed ratings with limited upside potential. Given these factors, it is better to hold off on investing in WES right now.
The technical indicators for WES are bearish. The MACD is negative and expanding, RSI is neutral at 42.827, and moving averages indicate a bearish trend (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading below key resistance levels, with a pivot at 38.895 and resistance at 39.666 and 40.143.
Attractive dividend yield of 8.9%, supported by stable cash flows.
Revenue and net income growth in Q3 2025, with revenue up 7.82% YoY and net income up 17.73% YoY.
Plans to enhance dividends through acquisitions and organic growth.
Hedge funds are selling, with a significant increase in selling activity (2124.68% over the last quarter).
Analysts have mixed ratings, with one lowering the price target to $39 and another raising it to $42 but maintaining a neutral stance.
Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and the stock is trading below key resistance levels.
In Q3 2025, Western Midstream's revenue increased by 7.82% YoY to $952.48M, net income rose by 17.73% YoY to $331.73M, and EPS grew by 17.57% YoY to $0.87. However, gross margin slightly declined to 76.74%, down 0.97% YoY.
Analysts have mixed ratings. Wells Fargo lowered the price target to $39 and maintained an Equal Weight rating, citing lower operating cash flows and higher cost reductions. RBC Capital raised the price target to $42, highlighting a strong balance sheet and financial flexibility but maintained a Sector Perform rating.
