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Western Midstream

Western Midstream Partners LP is a USA-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in the business of gathering, processing, compressing, treating and transporting natural gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil. It owns or has investments in assets located in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming), the Mid-Continent (Kansas and Oklahoma), North-central Pennsylvania and Texas.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRP#NYSE">KRP</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.18%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $22 to $16 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst John Freeman maintained a Strong Buy rating and raised the price target from $19 to $23 on Jan. 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Kimbell Royalty Partners will release its first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 8, before the market open.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKL#NYSE">DKL</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 10.13%</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $44 to $46 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $46 to $50 on Nov. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 25, Delek Logistics Partners posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 8.41%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Shneur Gershuni maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $37 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $42 to $40 on Oct. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 26, Western Midstream posted weak quarterly earnings.</li>
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Western Midstream's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 25.16% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.48 million shares sold short, which is 2.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.64 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Western Midstream Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743602427_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Midstream has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Midstream's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Midstream's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.49%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Western Midstream?

Western Midstream's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.98 million shares sold short, which is 3.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.41 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Western Midstream Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742229022_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Midstream has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Midstream's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Midstream's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Western Midstream?

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The U.S. shale sector is capable of ramping up&nbsp;oil production even if prices&nbsp;fall to $50 per barrel, according to&nbsp;U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright.&nbsp;
What Happened: Wright, formerly the CEO of Liberty Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBRT#NYSE">LBRT</a>), is optimistic about the sector&#8217;s potential to innovate and achieve efficiency gains, thereby enabling higher production at lower prices, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/6b7f0af8-6c59-44bb-b07a-43d4768b96fd?">reported</a> The Financial Times. 
He said that they were going to see the same kind of market dynamics at that time. He explained that new supply would drive prices down, companies would innovate and lower their prices, and consumers and suppliers would fluctuate between options.
the U.S. shale sector is well-positioned to fulfill Donald Trump's call to &#8220;drill, baby, drill,&#8221; he added.
However, he anticipates an industry disruption similar to the 2014 price war between OPEC producers and the shale industry. "There were a lot of bankruptcies. There was a lot of disruption, but the end result was far lower costs to produce a barrel of oil," Wright told the publication.
A lot of U.S. oil executives are likely to disagree with Wright&#8217;s remarks amid fear that lower oil prices could reduce profits and force cutbacks in drilling activity, despite President Trump&#8217;s push for increased production.
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Why It Matters: This statement comes after a sharp decline in oil prices, with Brent crude dropping below $70 last week for only the third time since Russia&#8217;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The recent decline in oil prices has been influenced by several factors, including trade policies and OPEC+ production increases.
In March 2025, West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices fell 6% to reach multi-year lows. President Trump&#8217;s 25% tariff on energy imports from Canada and Mexico disrupted trade flows and raised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44168987/oil-prices-hit-multi-year-lows">concerns about slower </a>global growth and reduced energy demand.
Award-winning energy historian, Daniel Yergin told the Financial Times, "at $50 a barrel the economics of shale don't work.&#8221; 
Furthermore, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) warned that a proposed 10% U.S. oil tariff could lead to a $10 billion annual loss for foreign producers, posing a significant threat to Canadian and Latin American <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/02/43900287/trumps-10-oil-tariff-could-deal-10-billion-annual-blow-to-canada-and-other-foreign-producers-goldman-sachs-warns">heavy crude suppliers</a> that depend on U.S. refiners. 
Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>) plunged over 22% during the last 30 days to close at $24.71 on Friday, while Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) declined 4.07% during the same period.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKL#NYSE">DKL</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 10.93%</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $44 to $46 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann maintained a Buy rating and boosted the price target from $46 to $50 on Nov. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 25, Delek Logistics Partners posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest DKL news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.24%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Shneur Gershuni maintained a Neutral rating and decreased the price target from $40 to $37 on Nov. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $42 to $40 on Oct. 25, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 26, Western Midstream posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">WES news</a>. </li>
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Noble Corporation plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NE#NYSE">NE</a>)
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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.70%</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line and slashed the price target from $64 to $41 on Jan. 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $37 on Dec. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 17, the company posted upbeat quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent030725&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">NE news</a>. </li>
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Western Midstream (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.86 by 1.16 percent. This is a 14.86 percent increase over earnings of $0.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $928.500 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $931.374 million by 0.31 percent. This is a 8.19 percent increase over sales of $858.208 million the same period last year.

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Western Midstream Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.85 Misses $0.86 Estimate, Sales $928.500M Miss $931.374M Estimate

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Western Midstream's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.18 million shares sold short, which is 2.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Western Midstream Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736448321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Midstream has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Midstream's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Midstream's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Western Midstream's Recent Short Interest

Western Midstream's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.18 million shares sold short, which is 3.26% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Western Midstream Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734375610_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Midstream has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Midstream's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Midstream's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.23%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(WES) - Analyzing Western Midstream's Short Interest

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto reiterates Western Midstream (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $41 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Western Midstream, Maintains $41 Price Target

In the current session, the stock is trading at $39.60, after a 2.22% spike. Over the past month, Western Midstream Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) stock increased by 7.53%, and in the past year, by 32.67%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732815008_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Western Midstream P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Western Midstream has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 19.03 of the Oil, Gas &amp; Consumable Fuels industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732815008_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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A Look Into Western Midstream Inc's Price Over Earnings

Western Midstream's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) short percent of float has risen 35.51% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.51 million shares sold short, which is 2.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.81 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Western Midstream Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731936616_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Midstream has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Midstream's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Midstream's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.21%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Western Midstream's Recent Short Interest

Western Midstream (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) has been analyzed by 6 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $39.5, a high estimate of $42.00, and a low estimate of $37.00. This current average reflects an increase of 0.43% from the previous average price target of $39.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731697263_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Western Midstream by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Shneur Gershuni</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shneur Gershuni</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert Kad</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Western Midstream. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Western Midstream compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Western Midstream's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Western Midstream's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Western Midstream analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Western Midstream</h2>
Western Midstream Partners LP is a US-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in the business of gathering, processing, compressing, treating and transporting natural gas, condensate, NGLs and crude oil. It owns or has investments in assets located in the Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming), the Mid-Continent (Kansas and Oklahoma), North-central Pennsylvania and Texas.
<h3>Western Midstream: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Western Midstream's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 13.83% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Western Midstream's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 31.9%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Midstream's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 8.64%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Midstream's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.24%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Western Midstream's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.45. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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