Western Midstream Partners Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Western Midstream Partners' CEO is Oscar Brown, appointed in Oct 2024, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $7.57M, comprised of 1.9% salary and 98.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.01% of the company’s shares, worth $1.50M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.9 years and 4.6 years respectively.
Key information
Oscar Brown
Chief executive officer
US$7.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 1.9% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.01% |
| Management average tenure | 2.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Western Midstream Can Continue To Afford Its Leading Dividend
Mar 27Western Midstream Partners: A Dividend-Paying Machine In A Time Of High Volatility
Mar 17Western Midstream: Scoop Up This Ultra-High-Yielding Deal Now
Feb 11Western Midstream: Deeply Undervalued With An 8.7% Yield
Jan 10Western Midstream: A 9% Yield, Undervalued, And Still Room To Grow
Dec 16Western Midstream: 9% Yield Looks Solid Despite Moderating Growth
Nov 19Western Midstream: 9% Yield With Growth Tailwinds From Permian Gas Expansion
Nov 08Western Midstream: Pumping Out A Massive 9% Yield
Oct 18Western Midstream: My Top 2 MLP Income Pick
Oct 06Western Midstream: Time To Buy This Ultra-High-Yielding Bargain
Sep 13
Strategic Expansion And Cost-Saving Innovations Fuel Growth In Natural Gas Sector
Aug 21 Enhanced revenue prospects through volume expansion in key basins and strategic cost savings aim to improve net margins.Western Midstream Partners: High Yield Supported By Growth
Aug 098.8% Yield And Investment Grade? I'm All In - Western Midstream
Jul 30Western Midstream: One Of The Highest Energy Yields
Jul 08Western Midstream: This 9%-Yielding MLP May Be Worth Buying Now
Jun 209.3% Yield And Investment-Grade Rating Yes! Western Midstream
Jun 07Shopping For Income? Don't Ignore 9%-Yielding Western Midstream Partners
May 20Western Midstream Continues To Drive Reliable Returns
May 13Western Midstream: 10% Forward Yield Plus Capital Appreciation From Investment Grade Company
Apr 03Western Midstream: Redlining The Balance Sheet
Mar 16Western Midstream's Recent Strength Doesn't Change The Thesis
Mar 05My Income Climbed 52%, More Capital Gains Ahead: Western Midstream
Feb 28Western Midstream: The Breakout Is Here And It's Likely Not Over
Feb 22Natural Gas Demand Is Soaring: Earn +8% Yields From Western Midstream
Dec 26Western Midstream Partners: Latest Actions Should Drive A Breakout
Nov 02Western Midstream: Meritage Acquisition Should Drive Growth
Oct 26Western Midstream's Lack Of Appreciation Is Your Opportunity
Oct 01Western Midstream Partners LP: Strong And Reliable Yield For The Dividend-Oriented Investor
Sep 25Western Midstream Partners: Guidance Doesn't Reflect Long-Term Opportunity
Aug 13Western Midstream Partners LP: Occidental Benefits
Jul 24Western Midstream: Steady Performer Remains A Buy
Jul 13Western Midstream: Leading The Pack In Midstream
Jun 13Western Midstream: Buy The Dip
Jun 06Western Midstream: Untapped Potential
Feb 21Western Midstream Partners declares $0.50 dividend
Jan 20Western Midstream: Growth Moderating, Bonds Looking Competitive
Nov 04Western Midstream Partners goes ex-dividend tomorrow
Oct 27Western Midstream Partners: A 12% Distribution Yield Could Be Coming Soon
Sep 10Western Midstream: A Double-Digit Yielding Investment For Any Retirement Portfolio
Aug 08CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$146k | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$279k | n/a | US$999m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$279k | n/a | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$1b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$254k | n/a | US$896m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$917m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$908m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$949m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$124k | n/a | US$516m |
Compensation vs Market: Oscar's total compensation ($USD7.57M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.30M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Oscar's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Oscar Brown (53 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$7,568,560
Compensation
Mr. Oscar K. Brown is President, CEO & Director - Western Midstream Holdings LLC, the General Partner of Western Midstream Partners, LP and Western Midstream Operating, LP from October 28, 2024. Mr. Brown...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$7.57m | 0.010% $ 1.5m | |
| Senior VP & CFO - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 2.9yrs | US$4.22m | 0.023% $ 3.3m | |
| Senior VP & COO of Western Midstream Holdings | less than a year | US$4.24m | 0.0094% $ 1.3m | |
| Senior VP | 5.3yrs | US$4.22m | 0.044% $ 6.3m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer of Western Midstream Holdings | 5.5yrs | US$2.16m | 0.020% $ 2.9m | |
| VP & Chief Information Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations - Western Midstream Holdings LLC | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP, Head of Corporate Development & New Business Ventures | 5.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior Vice President | 4.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Commercial | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Business Services | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Planning & Treasurer | 5.4yrs | no data | no data |
2.9yrs
Average Tenure
47yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WES's management team is considered experienced (2.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 5.7yrs | US$7.57m | 0.010% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 4.6yrs | US$279.00k | 0.0095% $ 1.4m | |
| Chairman of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 5.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 4.6yrs | US$281.00k | 0.0094% $ 1.3m | |
| Director of Western Midstream Holdings | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 4.6yrs | US$279.00k | 0.010% $ 1.4m | |
| Director of Western Midstream Holdings LLC | 3.3yrs | no data | no data |
4.6yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WES's board of directors are considered experienced (4.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/17 21:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Western Midstream Partners, LP is covered by 34 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Marc Solecitto | Barclays |
| Jean Ann Salisbury | BofA Global Research |