WES

Western Midstream Partners is upgraded to Strong Buy after a 4% pullback, offering an 8% yield and improved forward value. WES posted record Q2 results, raised 2026 EBITDA guidance by $250M, and benefits from robust margin and volume growth across core basins. The Brazos Delaware acquisition reduces customer concentration risk and is outperforming initial expectations, with $100M EBITDA expected in H2 and rising project returns.

WES has been my favorite MLP pick for quite some while. WES has outperformed both the sector and its closest peers. Part of the returns has stemmed from multiple expansions.

Western Midstream (WES) closed at $46.58 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.5% move from the prior day.

Western Midstream Partners offers an ~8% yield with above-average distribution growth, driven by aggressive acquisition-fueled expansion in the Permian Basin. WES trades at a 10.0x EV/EBITDA, justified by its robust EBITDA growth and concentrated, high-potential asset footprint. Distribution growth has outpaced industry peers, and leverage has fallen, despite debt-financed acquisitions.

Western Midstream (WES) reached $48.19 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.23% change compared to its last close.

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