WES Western Midstream Partners LP

Midstream master limited partnerships (MLPs), particularly pipeline companies, are currently trading at attractive valuations with strong growth prospects. This article highlights three MLPs—Energy Transfer, Western Midstream Partners, and Genesis Energy—as smart investment options for those with $1,000 to invest. Each company offers a unique blend of growth, high yield, or turnaround potential within the energy sector.

Wall Street Zen downgraded Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:WES) from "buy" to "hold." The company's stock currently has a consensus "Hold" rating and a target price of $41.50 from analysts. Western Midstream Partners reported EPS of $0.87, meeting estimates, with revenue slightly below expectations, and maintains strong profitability with a net margin of 35.18%.

The article suggests that while Energy Transfer (ET) is a strong income-producing MLP with an 8.1% yield and solid financials, investors might consider Western Midstream Partners (WES) as an alternative. Western Midstream offers an even higher yield of 9.3% and has the potential for faster distribution growth in the future due to its strong financial position and strategic investments. Both MLPs provide attractive high-yielding payouts for income-seeking investors.

Chickasaw Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in Western Midstream Partners, LP by 13.8% in Q3, now owning 5,859,619 shares valued at approximately $230.22 million, making it their 4th largest holding. Western Midstream (NYSE:WES) reported Q3 EPS of $0.87, matching estimates, and revenue of $952.48 million, slightly below forecasts. The company offers a substantial annualized dividend of $3.64, yielding 9.3%, and analysts currently rate the stock as a "Hold" with an average price target of $41.50.

Wall Street Zen upgraded Western Midstream Partners (NYSE:WES) from a "hold" to a "buy" rating on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Despite this upgrade, the consensus analyst rating remains "Hold" with a price target of $41.50. The company recently reported quarterly EPS of $0.87, aligning with estimates, and saw its revenue increase by 7.8% year-over-year.

Westwood Holdings Group Inc. reduced its stake in Western Midstream Partners, LP by 3.4% in the second quarter, selling 62,842 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased their positions. Western Midstream Partners pays a high quarterly dividend but has an elevated payout ratio, and the stock carries an average "Hold" rating from analysts.