Western Midstream Partners

WES

Market cap $19B

In the latest trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $45.74, marking a +2.51% move from the previous day.

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Western Midstream (WES) reached $43.13 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.44% change compared to its last close.

HOUSTON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that its 2025 Schedule K-3 reflecting items of international tax relevance is available online. Unitholders requiring this information may access their Schedule K-3 at www.taxpackagesupport.com/westernmidstream.

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Western Midstream Partners (WES) remains a high-conviction Strong Buy, supported by robust fee-based cash flows and an 8.56% yield. WES delivered record quarterly results with adj. EBITDA of $683.1M and distributable cash flow of $508.9M, driven by high volumes and accretive acquisitions. Recent acquisitions, including Brazos Delaware II and Aris Water, expand WES's Delaware Basin footprint and diversify growth into less cyclical water infrastructure.

In the most recent trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $42.11, indicating a -3.22% shift from the previous trading day.

HOUSTON, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced today that its subsidiary, Western Midstream Operating, LP ("WES Operating"), has priced an offering of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.7% senior notes due 2036 at a price to the public of 99.705% of their face value (the "Senior Notes"). The offering of the Senior Notes is expected to close on June 25, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.