West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)

NYSE: WST · Real-Time Price · USD
211.11
-0.19 (-0.09%)
May 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-0.09%
Market Cap 15.17B
Revenue (ttm) 2.90B
Net Income (ttm) 467.20M
Shares Out 71.85M
EPS (ttm) 6.37
PE Ratio 33.12
Forward PE 33.16
Dividend $0.84 (0.40%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jul 30, 2025
Volume 439,821
Open 210.96
Previous Close 211.29
Day's Range 210.43 - 212.60
52-Week Range 187.43 - 372.79
Beta 1.14
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 349.00 (+65.32%)
Earnings Date Apr 24, 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 6 analysts, the average rating for WST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $349.0, which is an increase of 65.32% from the latest price.

Price Target
$349.0
(65.32% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

West Pharmaceutical Defies Doubters: EPS Jumps, Outlook Raised Despite Tariff Drag

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. WST on Thursday reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.45, beating the consensus of $1.23.

11 days ago - Benzinga

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants John Sweeney - Vice President of Investor Relations Eric Green - Chairman...

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

West Pharma raises profit forecast as dollar weakens amid Trump's tariff policies

West Pharmaceutical Services raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, anticipating a boost from a weaker dollar to shield it from a potential hit from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

11 days ago - Reuters

West Announces Leadership Changes

Bernard J. Birkett Announces Intention to Retire from West, Company Initiates Search for a Successor Shane Campbell Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Proprietary Segment Officer EXTON, Pa. , Apri...

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

West Announces First-Quarter 2025 Results, Increases Adjusted-Diluted EPS Guidance and Declares Third-Quarter 2025 Dividend

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

11 days ago - PRNewsWire

West to Host First-Quarter 2025 Conference Call

EXTON, Pa. , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will rel...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

West Pharmaceutical: Remains A Strong Long-Term Prospect

West Pharmaceutical Services has faced a challenging year, underperforming against the index, with declining volumes, margins, and returns, but remains a strong long-term investment. The company's hig...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

EXTON, Pa. , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will pre...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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2 months ago - Benzinga

West Announces Second-Quarter Dividend

EXTON, Pa. , Feb. 20, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced today that the Company...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

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...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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2 months 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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 ...

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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, ...

2 months ago - Reuters

West Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

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

2 months 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...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire