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I recommend a 'Strong buy' for Western Midstream Partners LP due to its unmatched 8.7% forward distribution yield and 33% upside potential. WES's strategic positioning in key U.S. oil-rich regions and its multifaceted growth strategy, including M&A and organic growth, ensure robust future prospects. The company's healthy balance sheet, solid profitability, and favorable macroenvironment support the sustainability of its high yield and overall investment appeal.

In the most recent trading session, Western Midstream (WES) closed at $39.24, indicating a -0.05% shift from the previous trading day.

Western Midstream (WES) concluded the recent trading session at $38.80, signifying a -1.62% move from its prior day's close.

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My top midstream picks are Energy Transfer, Enbridge, and Enterprise Products Partners, with EPD being the best for durable income. After dissecting the fundamentals of WES, I have concluded that WES definitely deserves a spot in my Top 2 income producing midstream list, ranking just below EPD. In this article, I explain in a detailed manner why I have become so bullish on WES.

Western Midstream offers a strong 9% dividend yield and has shown impressive growth in natural gas and crude oil throughput. The company has reduced its net leverage from 5.0x to under 3.0x, enabling more cash for shareholder returns. With double-digit volume growth expected and stable EBITDA, WES is poised for continued financial strength and shareholder value.

Western Midstream provides an outsized, safe, and growing distribution to unitholders. The company's Mentone Train III project is online, and the North Loving cryogenic processing plant is going to be placed into service soon. WES is set to reach its targeted leverage ratio ahead of schedule.

Western Midstream (WES) closed the most recent trading day at $38.86, moving +1.46% from the previous trading session.

HOUSTON , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES") announced today that its subsidiary, Western Midstream Operating, LP ("WES Operating"), has priced an offering of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.45% senior notes due 2034 at a price to the public of 99.743% of their face value. The offering of the senior notes is expected to close on August 20, 2024 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.