WES

Western Midstream (WES) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, primarily due to upward trends in earnings estimates. The oil and gas transportation and storage company is expected to earn $3.67 per share for fiscal year 2026, with analysts raising consensus estimates by 6.5% over the past three months. The upgrade positions WES in the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting potential for near-term stock price appreciation.

Stock markets declined following a higher-than-expected CPI inflation report. Five stocks were added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list today, including CarMax, American Coastal Insurance, BeOne Medicines, Oddity Tech, and Western Midstream Partners, based on increased earnings estimate revisions over the last 60 days.

Stock markets declined following a higher-than-expected CPI inflation report. Investors are awaiting the PPI inflation data release. Western Midstream Partners is highlighted as a buy-ranked stock with strong income characteristics, featuring an 8.2% dividend yield.