Western Midstream Partners Lp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Western Midstream Partners (NYSE: WES) reported a record first-quarter 2022 Net income of $301.9 million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $539.1 million. Cash flows from operations reached $276.5 million, and Free cash flow totaled $200.3 million. The company increased its 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.125 billion-$2.225 billion and maintained a distribution guidance of at least $2.00 per unit. Recent agreements with major clients and significant capital expenditures signal increased production capacity and expected growth, despite slight decreases in throughput for natural gas, crude oil, and NGLs.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) announced the appointment of Kristen Shults as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 2, 2022. Shults, who joined WES in 2019, will oversee Finance, Investor Relations, Communications, Sustainability, and Accounting teams. CEO Michael Ure praised her contributions in enhancing operational efficiency and returning value to stakeholders through debt reduction and unit buybacks. Shults expressed confidence in the team's talent and commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, aiming to drive future growth.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.50 per unit for Q1 2022, marking a significant 53% increase from the previous quarter. This aligns with the partnership's target of a $2.00 annualized base distribution. The distribution will be paid on May 13, 2022, to unitholders on record by May 2, 2022. The company will report Q1 results on May 10, 2022, followed by a conference call on May 11, 2022.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) will participate in two upcoming investor events: on March 30, 2022, at the US Capital Advisors Midstream Corporate Access Day and on April 12, 2022, at the 2022 Wells Fargo Houston Midstream Management Meetings. The Partnership, established in Delaware, focuses on acquiring, owning, developing, and operating midstream assets. Its operations include gathering and transporting natural gas, crude oil, and produced water across key regions including the Rocky Mountains, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Mexico.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) announced a post-earnings interview with CEO Michael Ure on its website before the market opens on February 28, 2022, detailing insights into the Q4 and full-year 2021 results. The company will also participate in key industry conferences: the Credit Suisse Energy Summit on February 28 and March 1, the Morgan Stanley Energy and Power Conference on March 2, and the Mizuho Energy Summit on March 15, 2022.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) reported strong fourth-quarter 2021 results, with a net income of $238.2 million, leading to a full-year net income of $896.5 million. The fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA reached $480.9 million, contributing to a total of $1.947 billion for the year, surpassing guidance. Cash flows from operations were $661.9 million, and Free cash flow was $576.5 million in Q4 2021. WES anticipates a 53% distribution increase for Q1 2022 and initiated a $1 billion unit repurchase program. For 2022, WES expects Adjusted EBITDA between $1.925 billion and $2.025 billion.

Western Midstream Partners (WES) has announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.327 per unit for Q4 2021, marking a 1.3% increase from Q3 2021. This aligns with the partnership's annualized growth rate of 5% for 2021. The distribution is payable on February 14, 2022, to unitholders recorded by January 31, 2022. Additionally, WES will review its financial policy at the upcoming board meeting in February, intending to discuss its Q4 and full-year 2021 results to be reported after market close on February 23, 2022.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: WES) announced that its COO, Craig Collins, and SVP of Finance and Communications, Kristen Shults, will engage in one-on-one sessions at the UBS Winter Infrastructure and Energy Conference on January 11-12, 2022. The partnership focuses on acquiring, owning, developing, and operating midstream assets across regions including the Rocky Mountains, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Mexico. WES is involved in natural gas processing and transportation, condensate, NGLs, and crude oil handling, and produced water disposal.

Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) announced significant changes in its board and management, effective December 17, 2021. Glenn Vangolen, the current chairman, will retire and be succeeded by Peter J. (Jeff) Bennett. Frederick A. Forthuber will join the board, bringing over 35 years of industry experience. Additionally, WES repurchased 2.5 million common units from Occidental for $50.2 million as part of a $250 million repurchase program. The repurchase was approved by the special committee of independent directors.