What guidance, if any, will be provided for the third quarter and full‑year 2025 performance? | WES (Aug 11, 2025) | Candlesense

What guidance, if any, will be provided for the third quarter and full‑year 2025 performance?

Guidance Outlook:

At this time Western Midstream Partners (WES) has not released any explicit operating or financial guidance for either the third quarter (Q3) or the full‑year 2025. The company’s announcement is limited to a post‑Q2 earnings interview with CFO Kristen Shults and SVP Commercial Jon Vandenbrand, with no forward‑looking metrics disclosed in the release.

Trading Implications:

Because the market currently lacks a formal Q3 or FY‑2025 outlook, the stock is likely to remain driven by short‑term technical factors and the broader mid‑stream sector narrative (e.g., commodity price trends, pipeline utilization, and macro‑fuel demand). Traders should:

  1. Watch the interview (scheduled for the pre‑market session) – any mention of expected mid‑stream volumes, fee‑related earnings, or capital‑expenditure plans could serve as de‑‑facto guidance and move the share price.
  2. Maintain a neutral‑to‑defensive stance until concrete guidance surfaces. In the meantime, consider short‑term technical cues (e.g., the stock’s recent price action around key moving‑average levels) and the prevailing sentiment in the mid‑stream space, which remains modestly positive (sentiment score 20).
  3. Position for volatility around the interview. If management hints at stronger‑than‑expected Q3 volumes or a robust FY‑2025 earnings trajectory, a breakout to the upside could be justified; conversely, a lack of forward‑looking commentary may keep the stock constrained, prompting a short‑term pull‑back.

In short, no formal Q3 or FY‑2025 guidance has been provided yet, and the upcoming interview will be the primary source for any forward‑looking signals that could shape short‑term trading strategies. Keep a watch‑list for any guidance cues and be ready to act on the resulting price movement.