Western Midstream Announces Fourth-Quarter Post-Earnings Interview with CFO, Kristen Shults
Rhea-AI Summary
Western Midstream (NYSE: WES) will publish a post-earnings interview with CFO Kristen Shults before the market opens on Feb 24, 2026, offering insights on full-year and fourth-quarter 2025 results and the 2026 outlook.
The partnership also confirmed participation in five investor conferences across March–May 2026, including Morgan Stanley Energy & Power and Barclays IG Energy & Utilities Corporate Days.
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News Market Reaction – WES
On the day this news was published, WES gained 0.24%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
WES fell 0.94% while key midstream peers like PAA, VNOM, DTM, PBA, and TRGP showed gains between 0.53% and 2.89%, indicating stock-specific softness versus a firmer peer group.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | Earnings results | Positive | -6.7% | Record Q4 and full-year 2025 results with strong guidance and cash returns. |
| Jan 23 | Distribution & call | Positive | -0.2% | Announced Q4 2025 cash distribution and scheduled earnings conference call. |
| Jan 20 | Contract amendments | Positive | -2.3% | Amended Delaware Basin contracts and received 15.3M common units from Occidental. |
| Dec 01 | Debt offering | Neutral | -1.4% | Priced $1.2B senior notes to refinance debt and fund general purposes. |
| Nov 24 | Post-earnings outreach | Neutral | -0.1% | Announced post-earnings CFO interview and a slate of investor conferences. |
Recent history shows multiple instances where seemingly positive or neutral announcements were followed by negative price reactions, suggesting a tendency for the unit price to trade lower around corporate updates.
Over the last few months, Western Midstream has delivered several notable updates. On Feb 18, 2026 it reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 results with strong EBITDA and free cash flow, yet the unit price fell 6.7%. Prior announcements included steady Q4 2025 distributions and an earnings call schedule, Delaware Basin contract amendments tied to unit transfers, and a $1.2 billion notes offering. A November post-earnings interview and conference schedule resembled today’s outreach-focused update, reinforcing a pattern of regular investor communication.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement focused on investor communication rather than new financial metrics. Western Midstream outlined a CFO-led post-earnings interview covering full-year and Q4 2025 results and the 2026 outlook, plus a busy conference schedule from March through May 2026. In context of recent record earnings and active capital markets activity, this reflects continued engagement with analysts and investors. Key items to watch remain future earnings updates, any changes to guidance, and follow-on commentary from these conference appearances.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
WES intends to participate in the following investor conferences during the first and second quarters of 2026:
- Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference, in
New York, New York , on March 3, 2026 - Barclays IG Energy & Utilities Corporate Days, in
New York, New York , on March 4, 2026 - NYSE Investor Access Energy & Utilities Day (Virtual) on March 19, 2026
- US Capital Advisors 15th Annual Midstream Corporate Access Day in
Houston, Texas on April 1, 2026 - The 23rd Annual Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference in Adventura,
Florida , on May 19 – 20, 2026
ABOUT WESTERN MIDSTREAM
Western Midstream Partners, LP ("WES") is a master limited partnership formed to develop, acquire, own, and operate midstream assets. With midstream assets located in
For more information about WES, please visit www.westernmidstream.com.
WESTERN MIDSTREAM CONTACTS
Daniel Jenkins
Director, Investor Relations
Investors@westernmidstream.com
866-512-3523
Rhianna Disch
Manager, Investor Relations
Investors@westernmidstream.com
866-512-3523
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