Empirical Finance LLC lessened its stake in shares of Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES – Free Report) by 25.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 330,016 shares of the pipeline company’s stock after selling 112,173 shares during the period. Empirical Finance LLC owned 0.08% of Western Midstream Partners worth $14,442,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in WES. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Western Midstream Partners during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its position in shares of Western Midstream Partners by 76.2% in the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 793 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 343 shares during the period. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Western Midstream Partners in the fourth quarter valued at about $32,000. Glen Eagle Advisors LLC raised its stake in Western Midstream Partners by 843.0% in the fourth quarter. Glen Eagle Advisors LLC now owns 943 shares of the pipeline company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 843 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Continuum Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Western Midstream Partners during the second quarter worth about $41,000. 84.82% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Western Midstream Partners Trading Down 0.1%
Shares of NYSE:WES traded down $0.03 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $49.51. 702,119 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,244,128. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $47.06 and its 200 day moving average price is $44.16. Western Midstream Partners, LP has a 12 month low of $36.90 and a 12 month high of $50.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 0.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $20.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 0.69.
Western Midstream Partners Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 31st were issued a dividend of $0.93 per share. This represents a $3.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 31st. Western Midstream Partners’s payout ratio is 116.98%.
Insider Activity at Western Midstream Partners
In related news, Director Frederick Forthuber bought 5,140 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $48.62 per share, with a total value of $249,906.80. Following the acquisition, the director owned 5,140 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $249,906.80. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.04% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
WES has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Western Midstream Partners from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Western Midstream Partners from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Western Midstream Partners from $46.00 to $47.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Western Midstream Partners from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Western Midstream Partners from $41.00 to $47.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $48.12.
Read Our Latest Research Report on WES
Western Midstream Partners Profile
Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) is a midstream energy infrastructure company that owns, operates and develops an integrated network of crude oil, natural gas and produced water gathering, processing, transportation and storage assets in the United States. The partnership’s primary offerings include pipeline transportation, fractionation services, natural gas liquids (NGL) logistics and produced water handling. Through its fee-based and commodity-based contracts, Western Midstream provides its customers with essential services that support efficient energy production and distribution.
The company’s asset portfolio spans key onshore basins, including the Delaware Basin in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the San Juan Basin in New Mexico and Colorado, and the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado.
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