WES Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WES - Western Midstream Partners, LP
$41.13
0.38 (0.93%)
▲
5d:
-3.77%
30d:
-2.72%
90d:
+4.13%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 06, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
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Strength: 5.5/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: WES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$59.33
Based on 8.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$36.84
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 10.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WES is currently trading at $41.13, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $40.83 to $42.00. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.9) is in line with its historical norms (10.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WES is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $40.34. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: WES has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WES is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $40.34. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: WES has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$40.83 -
$42.00
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
48.6%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($42.08)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.3% growth with 11.1% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$40.83 -
$42.00
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$40.35
Resistance Level
$42.95
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.86
Wall Street Target
$42.08
(+3.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
11.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-45.2%
Profit Margin
30.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.3% premium
PE vs Historical
10.9 vs 10.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$40.87
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$40.99
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$41.12
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→11)
PE COMPRESSION
$40.91
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 11.9%)
$117.64
(+189%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.9, Growth: 11.9%)
$57.14
(+40%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.2, Growth: 11.9%)
$48.57
(+19%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.98 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.98
Bull Case
$59.52
(+42%)
Analyst growth 29.9%, PE expands to 15.4
Base Case
$54.11
(+29%)
Market implied 29.9%, PE stable at 14.0
Bear Case
$28.33
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
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BUY
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SELL
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