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Western Midstream Partners - WES Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $45.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 3.45%
  • Number of Analysts: 9
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$43.50 As of 06/17/2026 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.25 (-0.57%)

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Analyst Price Target for WES

Analyst Price Target is $45.00
▲ +3.45% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 9 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Western Midstream Partners in the last 3 months. The average price target is $45.00, with a high forecast of $51.00 and a low forecast of $42.00. The average price target represents a 3.45% upside from the last price of $43.50.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 9 investment analysts is to hold stock in Western Midstream Partners. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Reduce consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/23/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/21/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/19/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/18/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/18/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/17/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/16/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
6/17/2026MizuhoInitiated CoverageOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00
6/10/2026Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$51.00
5/29/2026US Capital AdvisorsUpgradeModerate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
5/27/2026Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$41.00 ➝ $51.00
5/21/2026UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $45.00
5/13/2026Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$41.00 ➝ $43.00
5/12/2026CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$39.00 ➝ $42.00
5/7/2026Stifel NicolausSet TargetHold ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $46.00
3/13/2026Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$39.00 ➝ $41.00
3/12/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $43.00
2/20/2026Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$43.00 ➝ $42.00
1/22/2026Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $39.00
11/28/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$39.00 ➝ $42.00
11/13/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $40.00
11/6/2025Stifel NicolausSet Target$43.00
10/20/2025CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$39.00
8/29/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $46.00
8/26/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$38.00 ➝ $39.00
8/26/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$41.00 ➝ $39.00
5/20/2025MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$45.00 ➝ $44.00
12/9/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$41.00 ➝ $41.00
11/26/2024US Capital AdvisorsUpgradeHold ➝ Moderate Buy
11/15/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $37.00
10/25/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$42.00 ➝ $40.00
10/17/2024Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageUnderperform$37.00
10/16/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$38.00 ➝ $41.00
9/18/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $39.00
9/16/2024Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00 ➝ $42.00
8/27/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$36.00 ➝ $38.00
8/9/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $40.00
7/10/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $39.00
5/21/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$34.00 ➝ $35.00
5/7/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $39.00
4/18/2024Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/19/2024Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
2/29/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $34.00
2/23/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $36.00
12/13/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$30.00 ➝ $27.00
11/15/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$27.00 ➝ $28.00
10/5/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$26.00 ➝ $27.00
9/12/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00 ➝ $35.00
9/6/2023MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $34.00
8/29/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$36.00 ➝ $34.00
8/17/2023US Capital AdvisorsDowngradeOverweight ➝ Hold
8/11/2023CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $30.00
8/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$31.00 ➝ $30.00
8/9/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$31.00 ➝ $29.00
7/21/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$34.00 ➝ $32.00
7/20/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$36.00
7/12/2023Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$25.00
6/27/2023MizuhoBoost Target$34.00 ➝ $35.00
6/26/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$27.00
5/11/2023Stifel NicolausLower Target$33.00 ➝ $32.00
5/8/2023VNET GroupReiterated RatingMaintains
4/25/2023Morgan StanleyLower Target$37.00 ➝ $36.00
4/21/2023Raymond James FinancialInitiated CoverageOutperform$34.00
4/20/2023Capital One FinancialReiterated RatingOverweight
4/18/2023BarclaysLower Target$33.00 ➝ $32.00
2/27/2023CitigroupLower TargetBuy$33.00 ➝ $32.00
1/31/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$33.00 ➝ $35.00
1/23/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$35.00 ➝ $33.00
1/18/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $33.00
1/9/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$35.00 ➝ $37.00
12/8/2022CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$33.00
8/1/2022Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
7/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $35.00
7/20/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$29.00 ➝ $31.00
5/13/2022MizuhoBoost Target$31.00 ➝ $32.00
4/26/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$29.00 ➝ $31.00
3/10/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$25.00 ➝ $29.00
3/4/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$28.00 ➝ $31.00
1/20/2022BarclaysBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $28.00
12/16/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$27.00 ➝ $28.00
9/28/2021Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy
7/20/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$22.00 ➝ $25.00
7/20/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$24.00
6/24/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$25.00 ➝ $26.00
6/18/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$22.00 ➝ $24.00
(Data available from 6/17/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.39 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/19/2025
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
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4/18/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/18/2026
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/17/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Western Midstream Partners logo
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $43.50
Low: $43.25
High: $43.99

50 Day Range

MA: $43.22
Low: $40.36
High: $47.29

52 Week Range

Now: $43.50
Low: $36.90
High: $48.01

Volume

987,437 shs

Average Volume

1,435,690 shs

Market Capitalization

$17.13 billion

P/E Ratio

14.22

Dividend Yield

8.35%

Beta

0.69

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Western Midstream Partners?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on Western Midstream Partners in the last twelve months: Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, UBS Group AG, US Capital Advisors, Wall Street Zen, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Western Midstream Partners?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Western Midstream Partners in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $45.00, suggesting a possible upside of 3.4%. Morgan Stanley has the highest price target set, predicting WES will reach $51.00 in the next twelve months. Royal Bank Of Canada has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $42.00 for Western Midstream Partners in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Western Midstream Partners?

Western Midstream Partners currently has 6 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WES, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Western Midstream Partners?

Other companies that are similar to Western Midstream Partners include Plains All American Pipeline, Antero Midstream, Enterprise Products Partners, Energy Transfer and Hess Midstream Partners. Learn More about companies similar to Western Midstream Partners.

How do I contact Western Midstream Partners' investor relations team?

Western Midstream Partners' physical mailing address is 9950 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE, THE WOODLANDS TX, 77380. The pipeline company's listed phone number is (346) 786-5000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Western Midstream Partners is www.westernmidstream.com. Learn More about contacing Western Midstream Partners investor relations.