Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Western Midstream Partners shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Western Midstream Partners stock is Occidental Petroleum Corporation, with 150.4 million shares (36.39% of the company), worth about $7.23 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 66.2%.
In Q2 2026, 379 institutional holdings reports listed 178.0 million shares worth $7.79 billion, up 7.9% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 24 transactions in the last two years: 1 sale worth $248,976 and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from March 11, 2026 (Phillips Robert G, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through March 11, 2026.
Western Midstream Partners, LP
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Western Midstream Partners shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 150.4 million | 36.39% | $7.2B |
| ALPS Advisors, Inc. (Subfiler) | 36.6 million | 8.87% | $1.8B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 24.1 million | 5.84% | $1.2B |
| Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | 16.8 million | 4.07% | $808.0M |
| Harvest Fund Advisors LLC | 10.4 million | 2.51% | $499.0M |
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 8.6 million | 2.09% | $415.0M |
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP | 8.5 million | 2.06% | $410.0M |
| Tortoise Capital Advisors LLC | 6.5 million | 1.57% | $313.0M |
| LB Hercules Holdings LLC | 6.2 million | 1.50% | $298.0M |
| Chickasaw Capital Management LLC | 5.5 million | 1.33% | $265.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Western Midstream Partners institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 379 | 178.0 million | $7.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 358 | 165.0 million | $6.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 345 | 163.0 million | $6.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 306 | 151.0 million | $6.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 299 | 143.0 million | $5.5B |
| Q1 2025 | 293 | 153.0 million | $6.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 285 | 159.0 million | $5.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 283 | 159.0 million | $6.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Western Midstream Partners insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Robert G | Mar 11, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 40.19 per share. | $50,238 |
| Stewart Lisa A. | Feb 12, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Phillips Robert G | Feb 12, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Schulte David J | Feb 12, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Owen Kenneth F | Feb 12, 2026 | Director | -- | – |
| Brown Oscar K | Feb 12, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Green Catherine A. | Feb 12, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Dial Christopher B | Feb 12, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Shults Kristen S. | Feb 12, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Holderman Daniel P | Feb 12, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | -- | – |
| Dial Christopher B | Feb 12, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 42.35 per share. | $248,976 |
| Brown Oscar K | Oct 28, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 24 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Western Midstream Partners stock?
Occidental Petroleum Corporation, with 36.39% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: ALPS Advisors, Inc. (Subfiler) (8.87%) and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (5.84%).
How many institutions own Western Midstream Partners stock?
379 institutional holdings reports listed Western Midstream Partners shares in Q2 2026, 178.0 million shares in all worth $7.79 billion.
Are Western Midstream Partners insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 1 sale and 1 purchase (24 transactions in all); the newest on file is from March 11, 2026.
