Western Midstream Partners Stock Performance

WES Stock  USD 40.82  0.15  0.37%   
Western Midstream has a performance score of 6 on a scale of 0 to 100. The firm shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.11, which alludes to relatively modest fluctuations relative to the market. Returns on Western Midstream tend to trail the broader market in strong rallies but hold up better when sentiment turns negative. Western Midstream at this time shows a risk of 1.29%. Please double-check Western Midstream Partners the relationship between the Semi Variance and rate of daily change.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Compared with the broader market, risk-adjusted returns on Western Midstream Partners rank lower than 6% of all global equities and portfolios over the last 90 days. This score becomes more useful when investors compare it with downside risk, Sharpe Ratio, and current trend stability. In spite of comparatively stable technical and fundamental indicators, Western Midstream is not utilizing all of its potential. The recent price uproar may contribute to short-horizon losses for private investors. Learn More

Actual Historical Performance (%)

 One Day Return
0.37
 Five Day Return
-3.95
 Year To Date Return
2.77
 Ten Year Return
28
 All Time Return
-12.53
 Forward Dividend Yield
0.0895
 Payout Ratio
1.198
 Last Split Factor
10:9
 Forward Dividend Rate
3.64
 Dividend Date
2026-02-13
Begin Period Cash Flow1.1 B
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-1.1 B

Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you had invested $ 3,865 in Western Midstream Partners on December 14, 2025 and sold it today you would have earned a total of $ 217.00 from holding Western Midstream Partners or generated 5.61% return on investment over 90 days. Western Midstream Partners is generating a 0.0979% daily return assuming volatility of 1.2928% on return distribution over 90 days investment horizon. In other words, 11% of stocks are less volatile than Western, and above 99% of all equities are expected to generate higher returns over the next 90 days.
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This comparison focuses on expected return, realized volatility, and risk efficiency versus the market. It is most useful when expected return is read together with volatility rather than in isolation. Considering the 90-day investment horizon Western Midstream is expected to generate 1.63 times more return on investment than the market. However, the company is 1.63 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about 0.08 of its potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.08 per unit of risk.

Target Price Odds to finish over Current Price

Investors have long observed that Western Stock price tends to fluctuate around a central value over time. This mean reversion pattern is a cornerstone of many forecasting models. However, periods of persistent mispricing in some stocks suggest that additional risk factors may account for the delayed correction.
Current PriceHorizonTarget PriceOdds moving above the current price in 90 days
40.82 90 days 40.82
about 35.54
A normal distribution analysis suggests that the odds of Western Midstream moving above the current price in 90 days from now are about 35.54 (The distribution above shows where Western Stock price is most likely to fall within the next 90 days based on historical volatility).
Considering the 90-day investment horizon Western Midstream has a beta of 0.11. This entails as returns on the market go up, Western Midstream's average returns are expected to increase less than the benchmark. However, during a bear market, the loss from holding Western Midstream Partners is expected to be smaller as well. Additionally, Western Midstream Partners has an alpha of 0.095, implying that it can generate a 0.095 percent excess return over Dow Jones Industrial after adjusting for the inherent market risk (beta).
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Predictive Modules for Western Midstream

Forecasting Western Midstream involves applying various models to estimate future price behavior. While no method can consistently predict the stock market with certainty, the discipline of building and testing forecasts sharpens investment thinking. Combining several approaches and cross-checking results offers a more balanced view of potential outcomes.
Mean reversion in Western Midstream's price occurs when temporary dislocations - caused by sentiment extremes, news events, or liquidity shocks - correct back toward the stock's historical fair value.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
39.4940.7842.07
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
39.9741.2642.55
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
38.8340.1241.41
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13 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
37.9241.6746.25
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A rigorous investment case for Western Midstream requires more than studying its own financials. Benchmarking Western Midstream's performance, valuation, and risk profile against competitors is essential to validate any investment thesis.

Primary Risk Indicators

The stock market has gone through extended periods of turbulence over the past two decades. Western Midstream has not been immune to these swings. Sudden corrections and sharp rallies have tested many portfolios. Investors can protect against downside risk in Western Midstream Partners by monitoring Western Midstream's fundamental risk indicators and maintaining appropriate hedges.
α
Alpha over Dow Jones
0.09
β
Beta against Dow Jones0.11
σ
Overall volatility
1.51
Ir
Information ratio 0.11

Investor Alerts and Insights

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Western Midstream has a strong financial position based on the latest SEC filings
About 39.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by insiders
On 13th of February 2026 Western Midstream paid $ 0.91 per share dividend to its current shareholders
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Price Density Drivers

The interaction between bullish and bearish market participants is a primary driver of near-term price dynamics. The future price of Western Stock reflects these dynamics, along with broader investor sentiment. Western Midstream's short-sentiment indicators are presented below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding402.5 M
Cash And Short Term Investments819.5 M

Western Midstream Fundamentals Growth

Western Midstream's fundamentals serve as the primary lens through which investors evaluate Western Stock. Metrics such as earnings growth, revenue consistency, margin trends, and balance sheet strength collectively determine market sentiment toward Western Stock.

Performance Metrics & Calculation Methodology

Western Midstream performance is measured on a risk-adjusted basis against benchmarks. Drawdown profile frames downside sensitivity and recovery characteristics. Western Midstream shows ROE of 32.17%, ROA of 6.85%.

This section for Western Midstream Partners is built from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds, with harmonization applied to align reporting definitions. Analyst inputs may be included when coverage is available. Values may update on different source schedules. Return and risk statistics are calculated from historical price series.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Vlad Skutelnik - Macroaxis Contributor