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Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this moment. The technical indicators are bearish, hedge funds are selling significantly, and the company's financial performance has shown a decline in net income, EPS, and gross margin despite revenue growth. Additionally, there are no strong positive catalysts or trading signals to suggest immediate upside potential.
The technical indicators for WES are bearish. The MACD is negatively expanding below zero (-0.0248), the RSI is neutral at 42.827, and the moving averages indicate a bearish trend (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). Key resistance levels are at R1: 39.666 and R2: 40.143, while support levels are at S1: 38.123 and S2: 37.646.
The company's revenue increased by 11.09% YoY in Q4 2025, indicating some growth potential in its operations.
Hedge funds are selling significantly, with a 2124.68% increase in selling over the last quarter. The company's net income, EPS, and gross margin have all declined sharply YoY. Analyst ratings have been downgraded, with price targets reduced by JPMorgan, Stifel, and Wells Fargo. Technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, and there are no recent positive trading signals or congress trading data.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 11.09% YoY to $1.031 billion. However, net income dropped by -42.56% YoY to $187.18 million, EPS fell by -45.88% YoY to $0.46, and gross margin declined by -5.55% YoY to 73.87.
Analysts have a neutral to bearish outlook on WES. JPMorgan, Stifel, and Wells Fargo have all lowered their price targets, citing factors such as lower operating cash flows, reduced capex, and higher cost reductions. The current price targets range from $39 to $43, with no buy ratings.
