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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/western-midstream-wes/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/western-midstream-wes/data.json",
 "title": "Western Midstream (WES) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Is WES a Buy? Get daily AI trade plans for Western Midstream. Analysis of MLP distribution yields, pipeline throughput volumes, and technical price targets.",
 "headline": "Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES)",
 "published": "2026-03-05T19:46:29+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T07:06:19.665+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T13:31:08.544Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "WES",
  "name": "Western Midstream Partners, LP",
  "type": "Limited Partnership",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Energy",
  "industry": "Oil & Gas Midstream",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.westernmidstream.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 45.6,
  "previousClose": 45.35,
  "change": 0.25,
  "changePercent": 0.55,
  "open": 45.35,
  "high": 45.6,
  "low": 45,
  "volume": 1237700,
  "averageVolume": 916850,
  "marketCap": 18840761440,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 50.07,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 36.9,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T07:06:19.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 14.351265,
  "eps": 3.16,
  "dividendYield": 0.08162369583600795,
  "beta": 0.658,
  "priceToSales": 4.3250995,
  "priceToBook": 5.3121705,
  "revenueTtm": 4332262912,
  "grossMargin": 0.7359516754455512,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.34113
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 21.45,
  "macd": -0.59,
  "sma50": 47.65,
  "sma200": 43.48,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 55,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 47.17,
  "analystTarget": 50,
  "analystCount": 15,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T07:06:19.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 45.6,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 1.18,
   "risk": "standard"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 45.14,
  "aggressiveEntry": 45.6,
  "stopLoss": 43.65,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
   46.5,
   47.4,
   48.76
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 25.07,
    "base": 47.39,
    "upside90th": 89.61
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 20.01,
    "base": 49.26,
    "upside90th": 121.25
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 16.99,
    "base": 51.2,
    "upside90th": 154.3
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 14.89,
    "base": 53.21,
    "upside90th": 190.21
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 13.31,
    "base": 55.31,
    "upside90th": 229.78
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 12.08,
    "base": 57.48,
    "upside90th": 273.59
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 11.08,
    "base": 59.75,
    "upside90th": 322.22
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 10.25,
    "base": 62.1,
    "upside90th": 376.23
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 9.55,
    "base": 64.54,
    "upside90th": 436.19
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 8.95,
    "base": 67.08,
    "upside90th": 502.72
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "WES Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$45.35",
    "Day Range": "$45.00 to $45.60",
    "Prev Close": "$45.35",
    "Volume": "1.24M",
    "52-Week Range": "$36.90 to $50.07",
    "Market Cap": "$18.84B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a notable discount to sector peers (-22%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "WES Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 4 quarters, WES beat estimates 3 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "WES Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) is trading below its 50-day SMA of $47.65 and its 20-day EMA of $47.17, indicating a bearish short-term trend. The RSI is significantly oversold at 21.45, suggesting a potential for a bounce. The MACD is at -0.59, also pointing to bearish momentum. The current price of $45.60 is above the 200-day SMA of $43.48, which now acts as a support level. Volume has been above average recently, with the latest volume at 1.24 million compared to an average of 916,850, suggesting increased investor interest at these lower levels. The chart structure indicates that while the short-term trend is down, the stock is approaching a significant long-term support level.",
    "Insiders have been net buyers, with $300.1K in purchases versus $249K in sales, indicating positive sentiment from management.",
    "The RSI is at 21.45, signaling that the stock is technically oversold and may be due for a short-term bounce.",
    "The majority of Wall Street analysts rate WES as 'Hold', with a median price target of $50.00, suggesting limited upside from current levels.",
    "The median analyst price target of $50.00 offers only a 9.6% upside from the current price of $45.60, capping near-term price appreciation.",
    "The base case scenario for Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) anticipates a period of consolidation around current levels, with potential for a modest upward trend driven by its oversold technicals and insider buying activity. The median analyst target of $50.00 suggests limited immediate upside, but the company's strong profitability and revenue growth provide a stable foundation. The partnership's substantial cash reserves offer a buffer against market downturns and support its operations. Upside potential could be realized if energy prices strengthen significantly, leading to higher volumes and distribution coverage. Conversely, a sharp decline in energy prices or increased competition could pressure margins and distributions, potentially pushing the stock towards its 200-day SMA support at $43.48 or even lower, towards the downside projection of $14.89 from the long-range forecast."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Insider buying activity, with net purchases totaling $300.1K, suggests a degree of confidence from management in the company's near-term prospects.",
     "The stock is trading at oversold levels according to its RSI (21.45), indicating a potential for a short-term technical rebound.",
     "As an MLP, WES issues Schedule K-1 tax forms, which can create complex tax obligations for investors, especially those holding the stock in retirement accounts. Consult a tax advisor."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Insider Net Buying Activity",
     "text": "Insiders have been net buyers, with $300.1K in purchases versus $249K in sales, indicating positive sentiment from management.",
     "source": "Insider Transactions"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Oversold Technical Conditions",
     "text": "The RSI is at 21.45, signaling that the stock is technically oversold and may be due for a short-term bounce.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Analyst 'Hold' Consensus",
     "text": "The majority of Wall Street analysts rate WES as 'Hold', with a median price target of $50.00, suggesting limited upside from current levels.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Limited Upside Potential",
     "text": "The median analyst price target of $50.00 offers only a 9.6% upside from the current price of $45.60, capping near-term price appreciation.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analysts"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) exhibits a P/E ratio of 14.35, which is below the sector median of 18.4, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation. Its Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.33 is also below the sector average of 2.5, indicating it is trading at a premium relative to sales compared to peers. The company demonstrates strong profitability with a net profit margin of 29.00% and an operating margin of 41.67%, significantly outperforming the sector's median ROE of 14.2%. Debt-to-equity stands at 2.07, which is in line with the sector average. The partnership's revenue growth of 30% is strong and aligns with the sector's median revenue growth of 32.8%.",
    "Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) has a recent history of beating earnings estimates, with the latest quarter to June 2026 showing an EPS of $1.00 against an estimate of $0.92, a surprise of 8.7%. This follows a pattern of positive surprises in previous quarters, although the quarter to March 2026 saw a significant miss of 40%. Revenue growth has been strong, with the current quarter's estimate showing a 27.00% year-over-year increase. Forward estimates suggest continued earnings growth, with next quarter's EPS estimated at $0.88 and current year EPS projected at $3.68.",
    "Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) faces risks related to commodity price volatility, which can impact its revenue and profitability. The partnership's debt-to-equity ratio of 2.07, while in line with sector averages, requires careful management to ensure adequate cash flow for debt servicing. Also, the analyst consensus points to limited upside potential, with a median price target suggesting only a 9.6% increase from current levels, indicating that significant near-term price appreciation may be constrained."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "18.84B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "14.35"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "3.16"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "8.07%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "50.07"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "36.90"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($47.65) above the 200-day SMA ($43.48), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 21.5 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "21.45"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-0.59"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "47.65"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "43.48"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.30",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.22",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.01",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "-0.04"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "WES Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (21.5) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$46.50",
    "TARGET 2": "$47.40",
    "TARGET 3": "$48.76",
    "STOP LOSS": "$43.65"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+1.98%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.08%",
    "Average Mar return": "-8.46%",
    "Average Apr return": "+17.23%",
    "Average May return": "+3.57%",
    "Average Jun return": "+1.73%",
    "Average Jul return": "+0.23%",
    "Average Aug return": "-1.31%",
    "Average Sep return": "+0.19%",
    "Average Oct return": "-1.66%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.40%",
    "Average Dec return": "+1.29%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.18%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in WES in September 2016 would be worth about $11,389 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in WES today could grow to about $14,711 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $110,246 and a bear case around $1,963. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "WES Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $53.21 for WES by 2030 in the base case, from $45.60 today (1.2x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $14.89. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on WES's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using WES's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "WES simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$25.07",
        "$47.39",
        "$89.61"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$20.01",
        "$49.26",
        "$121"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$16.99",
        "$51.20",
        "$154"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$14.89",
        "$53.21",
        "$190"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$13.31",
        "$55.31",
        "$230"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$12.08",
        "$57.48",
        "$274"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$11.08",
        "$59.75",
        "$322"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$10.25",
        "$62.10",
        "$376"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$9.55",
        "$64.54",
        "$436"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$8.95",
        "$67.08",
        "$503"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
   "title": "People Also Watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "related-comparisons",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "WES Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "$300.1K",
    "Sold": "$249.0K",
    "Insiders": "10",
    "Avg Transaction": "$183.0K"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in WES",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Aug 14, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "19.5M",
        "$697.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 17, 2016",
       "cells": [
        "ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "12.5M",
        "$476.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 7, 2014",
       "cells": [
        "ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "5.8M",
        "$335.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jul 21, 2022",
       "cells": [
        "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "10.0M",
        "$252.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 25, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "11.5M",
        "$198.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 10, 2015",
       "cells": [
        "ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "2.3M",
        "$129.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Sep 12, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security",
        "Sell",
        "5.1M",
        "$127.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 13, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP Unknown",
        "Sell",
        "2.5M",
        "$50.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 1, 2016",
       "cells": [
        "SINCLAIR DONALD R Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "72.0K",
        "$3.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 17, 2016",
       "cells": [
        "SINCLAIR DONALD R Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "50.0K",
        "$1.8M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Western+Midstream+Partners%2C+LP&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is WES stock's current price and consensus rating?",
   "answer": "As of September 27, 2026, Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) is trading at $45.60. The consensus rating among Wall Street analysts is 'Hold'."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the analyst price target for WES stock?",
   "answer": "The median analyst price target for WES is $50.00, which represents an upside of 9.6% from its current price of $45.60."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is WES stock technically oversold?",
   "answer": "Yes, WES stock is technically oversold with its Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 21.5, indicating potential for a short-term bounce."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the insider sentiment for WES stock?",
   "answer": "Insider sentiment for WES is slightly bullish, with insiders being net buyers. Total purchases amounted to $300.1K versus $249K in total sales in recent filings."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does WES compare to its sector averages?",
   "answer": "WES trades at a lower P/E ratio (14.35) than the sector median (18.4) but a higher P/S ratio (4.33) than the sector median (2.5). Its profit margins and ROE significantly outperform sector averages."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks for Western Midstream Partners, LP?",
   "answer": "Key risks for WES include commodity price volatility, its debt-to-equity ratio of 2.07, and limited upside potential indicated by analyst targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is WES stock's forecast for 2030?",
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