Aris Water Solutions Downgraded to Hold by Texas Capital Following Western Midstream Acquisition
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Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 5:30 am ET1min read
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Texas Capital has downgraded Aris Water Solutions (ARIS) from a Buy rating to Hold, with a new price target of $25. This move comes on the heels of the pending acquisition by Western Midstream Partners LP, which is expected to significantly impact ARIS's future prospects [1].
The downgrade reflects Texas Capital's assessment that the acquisition will have a notable influence on ARIS's financial performance and valuation. While the acquisition is seen as a strategic move for Western Midstream, it introduces complexities and uncertainties that Texas Capital believes warrant a more cautious stance on ARIS's stock [2].
The pending acquisition has led to a shift in ARIS's valuation, with analysts at Wells Fargo recently raising the firm's price target to $25 from $23, maintaining an Equal Weight rating [3]. This adjustment reflects the updated model incorporating ARIS's Q2 report and the pending merger, indicating a cautious optimism about the integration's potential impact.
Investors should closely monitor the integration process and the financial performance of ARIS post-acquisition. The acquisition's success will depend on factors such as the realization of synergies, the integration of Aris's produced-water services, and the overall impact on Western Midstream's financial health.
References
[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/aris-water-solutions-price-target-raised-to-25-from-23-at-wells-fargo-thefly
[2] https://news.futunn.com/en/post/60814490/wells-fargo-maintains-aris-water-solutions-arisus-with-hold-rating
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/western-midstream-attractive-distribution-strategic-aris-water-acquisition-blueprint-long-term-creation-high-yield-midstream-mlp-2508/
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Texas Capital downgraded Aris Water Solutions (ARIS) to Hold from Buy with a $25 price target, following the pending acquisition by Western Midstream Partners LP. The downgrade reflects the pending acquisition, which is expected to impact the company's future prospects.
Title: Texas Capital Downgrades Aris Water Solutions Following Western Midstream AcquisitionTexas Capital has downgraded Aris Water Solutions (ARIS) from a Buy rating to Hold, with a new price target of $25. This move comes on the heels of the pending acquisition by Western Midstream Partners LP, which is expected to significantly impact ARIS's future prospects [1].
The downgrade reflects Texas Capital's assessment that the acquisition will have a notable influence on ARIS's financial performance and valuation. While the acquisition is seen as a strategic move for Western Midstream, it introduces complexities and uncertainties that Texas Capital believes warrant a more cautious stance on ARIS's stock [2].
The pending acquisition has led to a shift in ARIS's valuation, with analysts at Wells Fargo recently raising the firm's price target to $25 from $23, maintaining an Equal Weight rating [3]. This adjustment reflects the updated model incorporating ARIS's Q2 report and the pending merger, indicating a cautious optimism about the integration's potential impact.
Investors should closely monitor the integration process and the financial performance of ARIS post-acquisition. The acquisition's success will depend on factors such as the realization of synergies, the integration of Aris's produced-water services, and the overall impact on Western Midstream's financial health.
References
[1] https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/aris-water-solutions-price-target-raised-to-25-from-23-at-wells-fargo-thefly
[2] https://news.futunn.com/en/post/60814490/wells-fargo-maintains-aris-water-solutions-arisus-with-hold-rating
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/western-midstream-attractive-distribution-strategic-aris-water-acquisition-blueprint-long-term-creation-high-yield-midstream-mlp-2508/
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