West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)

NYSE: WST · Real-Time Price · USD
211.00
-3.73 (-1.74%)
Feb 18, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-1.74%
Market Cap 15.28B
Revenue (ttm) 2.89B
Net Income (ttm) 492.70M
Shares Out 72.42M
EPS (ttm) 6.69
PE Ratio 31.54
Forward PE 34.82
Dividend $0.84 (0.40%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 7, 2025
Volume 2,071,027
Open 216.00
Previous Close 214.73
Day's Range 206.12 - 216.98
52-Week Range 197.01 - 400.88
Beta 1.00
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 367.50 (+74.17%)
Earnings Date Feb 13, 2025

About WST

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers stoppers and seals for injectable packaging systems; syringe and cartridge components, including custom solutions for the needs of injectable drug applications, as well as administration systems that enhanc... [Read more]

Sector Healthcare
Founded 1923
Employees 10,600
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, WST's revenue was $2.89 billion, a decrease of -1.92% compared to the previous year's $2.95 billion. Earnings were $492.70 million, a decrease of -16.97%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for WST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $367.5, which is an increase of 74.17% from the latest price.

Price Target
$367.5
(74.17% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

West Pharmaceuticals Takes A Plunge, But May Still Offer Opportunities

The price of West Pharmaceutical Services plunged over 38% after it released its Q4 and FY 2024 earnings results on February 13. Shareholders, mostly institutional investors apparently, did not like t...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

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4 days ago - CNBC Television

Is WST Stock Undervalued At $200?

West Pharmaceutical Services, a global provider of solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer healthcare products, recently announced its Q4 results, surpassing analysts' expectation...

4 days ago - Forbes

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Sweeney - Vice President of Investor Relations Eric Green - Chair...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

West Pharma's stock tanks 33% to lead S&P 500 decliners as guidance misses by a wide margin

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.'s stock tumbled 33% Thursday, to lead S&P 500 decliners, after the manufacturer of injectable-pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems offered guidance for 2025 ...

5 days ago - Market Watch

West Pharmaceutical Stock Sinks On Weaker Than Expected 2025 Guidance

On Thursday, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. WST reported a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.82, beating the consensus of $1.72.

5 days ago - Benzinga

This Pharma Stock Is Today's Worst in the S&P 500. Here's Why.

West Pharmaceutical Services fails to impress with a weak 2025 outlook.

5 days ago - Barrons

West Pharmaceutical forecasts 2025 results below expectations, shares drop

West Pharmaceutical Services forecast full-year profit and revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday due to a strong dollar and as the medical equipment maker's clients reduce inventory levels, ...

5 days ago - Reuters

West Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

- Conference Call Scheduled for 9 a.m. EDT Today - EXTON, Pa.

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

West to Host Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Conference Call

EXTON, Pa. , Jan. 30, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST),  global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will rele...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

West Announces First-Quarter Dividend

EXTON, Pa. , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced today that the Company'...

21 days ago - PRNewsWire

West Introduces Daikyo PLASCAP® RUV Closures in New Nested Format at Pharmapack

EXTON, Pa. , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced the introduction ...

27 days ago - PRNewsWire

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West Pharmaceutical Services to Present at the CJS 25th Annual "New Ideas for the New Year" Investor Conference

EXTON, Pa. , Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that Cindy Reiss-C...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

West Elects New Director to the Board

EXTON, Pa. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced the Company's Boa...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

17 Upcoming Dividend Increases

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

EXTON, Pa. , Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will pre...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Q3 2024 Results Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Sweeney - Vice President, Investor Relations Eric Green - ...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

West Pharmaceutical's Q3 Performance Shows Rising Demand For Syringes, Company Boosts Annual Forecast And Dividend

On Thursday, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. WST reported adjusted EPS of $1.85, down from $2.16 a year ago, beating the consensus of $1.50.

4 months ago - Benzinga

West Pharmaceutical raises annual profit forecast on demand for medical supplies

West Pharmaceutical Services raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, after beating Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue and profit, banking on rising demand for cartridges and syringes u...

4 months ago - Reuters

West Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results, Increases Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance and Declares Fourth-Quarter 2024 Dividend

- Conference Call Scheduled for 9 a.m. EDT Today - EXTON, Pa.

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

West to Present on Large Volume Delivery Systems, Administration and Transfer Devices, and Prefillable Syringe Component Expertise at the PDA Conference

EXTON, Pa. , Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced participation in...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

West to Host Third-Quarter 2024 Conference Call

EXTON, Pa. , Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will rele...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire