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Reported first-quarter 2025 Net income attributable to limited partners of $301.8 million, generating first-quarter Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $593.6 million. Reported first-quarter 2025 Cash flows provided by operating activities of $530.8 million, generating first-quarter Free Cash Flow(1) of $399.4 million.

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Western Midstream (WES), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025.

HOUSTON , May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) ("WES" or the "Partnership") announced that Robert G. (Bob) Phillips has been appointed as an independent member of its general partner's board of directors.

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Western Midstream (WES) reachead $37.60 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.73% change compared to its last close.

WES offers a remarkable 9% dividend yield, outpacing sector medians, with future growth expected to reach 10.19% by 2027, providing strong passive income. Despite recent earnings dips, WES maintains fair valuation and steady growth, with promising indicators for future performance, including a 5% growth in adjusted EBITDA for 2025. The Pathfinder Pipeline project and other expansions are set to boost WES's capacity and earnings, with significant capital expenditures planned for 2025.

Western Midstream (WES) closed at $38.26 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.77% move from the prior day.

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