Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, WES is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Western Midstream Partners, Lp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $18.01B. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 16 Natural Gas Transmission issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Dividend Yield of 8.16% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For WES, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 16.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 10.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How WES ranks among 5171 stocks
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Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Natural Gas Transmission peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $18.01B | 8/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.74x | 12/14 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.16% | 1/8 |
| Revenue/Share | $9.92 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.2% | 1/11 |
| ROIC | 12.3% | 3/13 |
| Gross Margin | 93.4% | 2/12 |
| Operating Margin | 41.0% | 5/14 |
| Net Margin | 30.2% | 3/12 |
| EBT Margin | 31.4% | 7/16 |
| Tax Rate | 1.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09x | 7/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.1x | 1/14 |
| Working Capital | $132M | 3/16 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.16B | 8/16 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -4.7% | 15/15 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.27x | 6/12 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.0x | 10/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.4x | 9/14 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 73 days | 1/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.05B | 7/15 |
| Operating Income | $1.66B | 9/15 |
| Net Income | $1.22B | 6/12 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $268M | 10/12 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WES | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.60 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 408M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -6.7% | 9/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.54B | 10.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $648M | 4.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $813M | 5.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $11.42B | 76.5% of assets |
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Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Western Midstream Partners, Lp (Natural Gas Transmission): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WES Western Midstream Partners, Lp | ▶ | $18.01B |
| NGG National Grid Plc | ▼ | $87.99B |
| WMB Williams Companies, Inc. | ▶ | $84.67B |
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | ▶ | $79.51B |
| KMI Kinder Morgan, Inc. | ▼ | $76.16B |
| ET Energy Transfer Lp | ▼ | $74.28B |
| TRP Tc Energy Corp | ▼ | $64.26B |
| TRGP Targa Resources Corp. | ▼ | $63.24B |
| DTM Dt Midstream, Inc. | ▼ | $12.62B |
| AM Antero Midstream Corp | ▲ | $9.80B |
| KNTK Kinetik Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $8.94B |
| AROC Archrock, Inc. | ▶ | $5.18B |
| KGS Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | ▶ | $4.77B |
| USAC Usa Compression Partners, Lp | ▼ | $3.68B |
| NGL Ngl Energy Partners Lp | ▲ | $1.90B |
| SMC Summit Midstream Corp | ▼ | $423M |
| TCPA Transcanada Pipelines Ltd | ▼ | N/A |
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Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Western Midstream Partners, Lp (WES) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, WES is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Western Midstream Partners, Lp stock predictions?
For WES, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 16.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 10.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Western Midstream Partners, Lp forecasts updated?
Western Midstream Partners, Lp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Western Midstream Partners, Lp's industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, WES included, share the SEC industry code Natural Gas Transmission. The largest are: National Grid Plc (NGG), Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB), Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD), Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI), Energy Transfer Lp (ET), Tc Energy Corp (TRP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.