WES Stock Recent News

In the latest trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $40.49, marking a -1.68% move from the previous day.

Midstream energy stocks are the companies involved in the processing, transportation, and storage of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.

When I invest for long-term income, one of my favorite spots to look is in the midstream master limited partnership (MLP) space. While there may be a bit of extra paperwork come tax time, the high yields and benefits -- such as much of the distribution income being tax-deferred -- are well worth it.

Inflation isn't dead. Despite recent disinflation, core prices are firming, rates aren't dropping, and the macro backdrop supports "higher for longer." Even Bill Gross now echoes my thesis: Inflation, not deflation, is the bigger risk. That's terrible for bonds, but great for quality income investors. That's why I'm doubling down on select high-yield midstream stocks. They offer strong income, inflation protection, and long-term secular growth.

Energy Transfer (ET 0.64%) and Western Midstream Partners (WES 1.32%) are among the largest master limited partnerships (MLPs). These midstream companies generate stable cash flow, much of which they pay out to investors.

In the most recent trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $40.01, indicating a +1.32% shift from the previous trading day.

The Trump Administration policy of US energy independence, combined with the exponentially increased demands for electric power to fuel AI and data centers, is fueling increases in domestic oil and gas production due to the unreliability of wind and solar power.

HOUSTON , July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that the board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.910 per unit for the second quarter of 2025, or $3.64 per unit on an annualized basis, which is in-line with the prior quarter's distribution. WES's second-quarter 2025 distribution is payable on August 14, 2025, to unitholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2025.

Western Midstream (WES) closed the most recent trading day at $39.39, moving 2.67% from the previous trading session.

WES remains my top midstream pick due to its attractive yield-to-risk profile, even after a strong 17.8% total return since my last piece. Even after the recent run-up in the unit price, Western Midstream offers one of the most attractive yields in the MLP space - almost 9%. In the article, I provide details why I have remained bullish on WES as a pure-play income investor.