Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Kristen S. Shults, the SVP and Chief Financial Officer of Western Midstream Partners, LP, has been actively acquiring common units through a series of transactions on February 12, 2026.
Shults acquired a total of 91,788 common units through the vesting of various phantom units and performance units, while also disposing of 37,165 common units to cover tax withholdings.
The significant insider buying activity, coupled with the vesting of performance-based units, suggests Shults has a positive outlook on the company's future performance and is aligning her interests with those of shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Insider Catherine A. Green, SVP & Chief Accounting Officer, has made significant open market purchases of Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) common units over the past year, indicating her confidence in the company's outlook.
The reported transactions include the acquisition of over 70,000 common units through a combination of option exercises and open market purchases, suggesting Green's long-term commitment to the partnership.
The substantial insider buying, combined with the vesting of performance-based units, suggests that Green believes WES is well-positioned to deliver strong results and create value for unitholders in the coming years.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Insider Daniel P. Holderman, SVP & Chief Operating Officer, exercised a significant number of phantom units and performance units, totaling 91,788 common units. This suggests he is bullish on the company's long-term prospects.
Holderman also sold a portion of his common units, likely to cover taxes, indicating he is managing his personal portfolio but remains invested in the company.
The vesting and exercising of the phantom units and performance units align with the company's long-term incentive program, providing Holderman with an equity stake that incentivizes him to drive the company's performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Kenneth F. Owen, a director of Western Midstream Partners, LP, acquired 3,843 common units on February 12, 2026 by exercising phantom units.
Owen also received an additional 3,778 phantom units on the same date, which will vest and be converted to common units on February 12, 2027.
This transaction suggests that Owen is confident in the company's future performance and is increasing his stake in the partnership.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Insider Christopher B. Dial acquired a significant amount of Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) common units through a series of transactions, indicating potential confidence in the company's outlook.
The transactions involved a mix of unit acquisitions through vesting of phantom units and performance units, as well as some unit sales, suggesting a balanced approach to managing his equity position.
The timing of these transactions, with the majority occurring on February 12, 2026, suggests they may be part of a planned compensation or incentive program rather than opportunistic trading.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

The reporting person, Robert G. Phillips, acquired 4,046 common units of Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) through the vesting of phantom units on February 12, 2026.
The reporting person also received an additional 3,778 phantom units on February 12, 2026, which will vest on February 12, 2027.
This transaction indicates the reporting person's continued investment and confidence in Western Midstream Partners, LP.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Lisa A. Stewart, a director of Western Midstream Partners, LP, acquired 3,843 common units through the vesting of phantom units on February 12, 2026.
In addition, Stewart was granted 3,778 new phantom units on the same date, which will entitle her to receive common units or cash upon vesting on February 12, 2027.
This insider transaction suggests Stewart's continued confidence in the company and alignment with shareholder interests through her increased ownership of Western Midstream Partners' equity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

The reporting person, Frederick A. Forthuber, acquired 3,778 Phantom Units of Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) on February 12, 2026, which will entitle him to receive common units or cash upon vesting on February 12, 2027.
This transaction represents a direct beneficial ownership of the Phantom Units, indicating that the reporting person has a long-term investment interest in the company.
The acquisition of Phantom Units by a director could signal the reporting person's confidence in the company's future performance and their alignment with shareholders' interests.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

Insider David J. Schulte exercised 3,843 phantom units and acquired 3,778 new phantom units, indicating ongoing commitment to Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES).
The acquisition of 3,778 phantom units suggests Schulte's continued confidence in the company's future performance and prospects.
The timing of the transactions, which occurred on February 12, 2026, is notable and may signal Schulte's belief in the company's near-term outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

The reporting person, Oscar K. Brown, who is the President and CEO of Western Midstream Partners, LP, has acquired a significant number of phantom units and performance units in the company, indicating alignment with shareholders.
The reporting person has also disposed of a portion of his common unit holdings, potentially for liquidity or diversification purposes.
The vesting and settlement of these equity-based awards are tied to the company's performance, as measured by total unitholder return (TUR) and return on assets (ROA), which suggests a focus on long-term value creation.

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