Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) on August 18, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) on August 18, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $49.80
- Market capitalization
- $14.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equal-Weight rating on Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) on August 18, 2026, indicating a neutral outlook on the stock.
Market Context
Western Midstream Partners, LP operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $49.80 with a market capitalization of $14.7B. The stock has gained 24.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Morgan Stanley provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Western Midstream Partners, LP.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Western Midstream Partners, LP
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 14, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View WES Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for WES?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Western Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:WES). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the WES forecast page.
