WES Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WES - Western Midstream Partners, LP
$40.30
0.18 (0.45%)
▲
5d:
-1.64%
30d:
+1.46%
90d:
+7.55%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Earnings: Feb 18, 2026
13d
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WES shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.1% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WES shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 1.1% annual growth which appears achievable. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$50.33
Based on 5.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$31.25
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 10.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WES is currently trading at $40.30, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $39.75 to $41.54. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.0) is in line with its historical norms (10.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WES is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $39.52. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WES is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $39.52. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$39.75 -
$41.54
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
68.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($41.67)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.1% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$39.75 -
$41.54
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$39.52
Resistance Level
$42.22
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.04
Wall Street Target
$41.67
(+3.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
17.6%
Profit Margin
34.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.1% premium
PE vs Historical
11.0 vs 10.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$40.74
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$41.19
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$41.64
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→11)
PE COMPRESSION
$40.37
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 6.4%)
$98.14
(+144%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.0, Growth: 6.4%)
$48.57
(+21%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.4, Growth: 6.4%)
$41.29
(+2%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (12x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.87 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.38
Bull Case
$47.68
(+18%)
Analyst growth 8.0%, PE expands to 13.1
Base Case
$43.34
(+8%)
Market implied 8.0%, PE stable at 11.9
Bear Case
$27.28
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: February 03, 2026 6:40 PM ET
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