GET DAILY SIGNALSWestern Midstream Partners (WES) Delivers +25% Revenue Growth in Q3 2026
Key Takeaways
- Western Midstream Partners reported third-quarter 2026 total revenues and other of approximately $1.19 billion, up about 25% from $952.5 million a year earlier.
- Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA reached $708.3 million, a 12% increase from the prior-year period.
- Net income attributable to limited partners came in at $324.8 million, with diluted net income per common unit of $0.78, below consensus estimates that ranged from roughly $0.89 to $0.92.
- The partnership declared a third-quarter distribution of $0.93 per unit, in line with the prior quarter, payable on November 13, 2026.
- Revenue was essentially in line with analyst expectations even as higher costs and a year-over-year decline in per-unit earnings drew investor attention.
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Earnings Context and Why It Matters
Western Midstream Partners, LP is a Houston-based master limited partnership that operates gathering, processing, compression, and transportation assets across key U.S. energy basins. Its third-quarter report matters because the partnership has been expanding rapidly, including through the Brazos Delaware II acquisition, while leaning heavily on fee-based contracts that produce steadier cash flows. Investors pay close attention to the quarterly distribution and Adjusted EBITDA growth, which underpin the stock's income appeal. After a strong second quarter that featured record EBITDA and raised full-year guidance, the third-quarter release tested whether that momentum could continue into the back half of 2026. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Reported Results
Western Midstream reported third-quarter 2026 total revenues and other of roughly $1.19 billion, up about 25% from $952.5 million in the same period last year. The increase was driven by sharply higher fee-based service revenues, which rose to approximately $1.02 billion from $868.3 million, alongside higher product sales. Net income attributable to Western Midstream Partners, LP totaled $331.9 million, and net income attributable to limited partners was $324.8 million.
Diluted net income per common unit was $0.78, down from $0.87 a year ago and below the consensus estimate of roughly $0.92. The shortfall largely reflected higher operating costs, including operation and maintenance and general and administrative expenses, as well as increased interest expense. On a more favorable note, the partnership generated Adjusted EBITDA of $708.3 million, a 12% year-over-year increase, and held its quarterly distribution steady at $0.93 per unit.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
The market's initial reaction to the report was cautious. Shares closed at $42.54, down roughly 3% in the session, as investors weighed a per-unit earnings miss against solid top-line growth and a 12% gain in Adjusted EBITDA. The disconnect between rising revenue and shrinking per-unit earnings reflected higher expenses and a larger unit count, factors that can dilute results even as the underlying business expands. Sentiment remained supported by the partnership's consistent $0.93 quarterly distribution and its fee-heavy revenue mix, but the EPS shortfall appeared to temper enthusiasm following a strong second quarter that had pushed shares near 52-week highs.
Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
Looking ahead, investors will focus on whether Western Midstream can convert its revenue growth into stronger per-unit profitability. The integration of the Brazos Delaware II acquisition is expected to contribute meaningful Adjusted EBITDA in the second half of 2026, with management having previously flagged cost synergies as an opportunity.
Cost discipline will be a key theme. Operation and maintenance, general and administrative, and interest expenses all rose year over year, so any sign that these costs are stabilizing will matter for future per-unit results. Investors should also watch the produced-water segment, which has been a major growth driver, and the performance of newly added infrastructure such as the Pathfinder pipeline.
Distribution sustainability remains central to the investment thesis. A steady $0.93 quarterly payout is attractive, but its durability depends on distributable cash flow generation and leverage management. Finally, broader natural gas and crude oil activity across the Permian and Delaware basins will continue to shape gathering and processing volumes heading into 2027.
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Momentum Indicator for WES turns negative, indicating new downward trend
WES saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on November 04, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 103 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 46 of the 103 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 45%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 30 of 70 cases where WES's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 43%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WES declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 41%.
The Aroon Indicator for WES entered a downward trend on October 28, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WES's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 5 of 8 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WES just turned positive on October 22, 2026. Looking at past instances where WES's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 35 of 54 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
Following a +3.02% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WES advanced for three days, in 223 of 345 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
WES may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 2 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 44, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 24 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 31 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WES’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 63 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.128) is normal, around the industry mean (142.313). P/E Ratio (13.420) is within average values for comparable stocks, (7.430). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.070) is also within normal values, averaging (13.660). Dividend Yield (0.087) settles around the average of (139204411392.000) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.294) is also within normal values, averaging (4.657).
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a company that acquires and develops midstream energy assets
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