Shares of Western Midstream Operating, LP. (WES) plummeted by 5.09% on Wednesday, November 7, after the energy infrastructure company reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the third quarter of 2024.
Western Midstream Partners, the parent company of WES, reported earnings of $0.74 per diluted unit for the quarter ended September 30, falling short of analysts' average estimate of $0.82 per unit. The company's revenue of $883.4 million also missed expectations, with analysts projecting revenue of $929.5 million.
Despite the earnings and revenue miss, Western Midstream Partners reported year-over-year increases in both metrics. Earnings per diluted unit rose from $0.70 in the third quarter of 2023, while revenue climbed from $776 million in the same period last year.
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