Ticker: WST

West Pharmaceutical Services

Pharma Healthcare Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Price 328.20
Reco Hold Potential 60 Risk 70 Updated 2026-07-25

Forecast impact

positive
Target +11.2% target fill 89.9%
Reaction D5 +1.11% · D10 +2.48% market trust
Impact Potential +3 · Risk -1 valid until 2026-08-08

Track in portfolio

Price chart

AI recommendation Analyst forecast Calendar event Positive signal Negative signal Neutral / update Hold / informational B My buy S My sell
Description

Company and Business Model

West Pharmaceutical Services is a leading provider of innovative solutions for injectable drug delivery and containment. The company specializes in manufacturing components and systems for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, including prefillable syringes, vials, and other packaging solutions. Major business segments include Pharmaceutical Packaging Systems and Contract Manufacturing. The primary revenue sources are sales of these products to pharmaceutical companies and contract services for drug development and manufacturing.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of West Pharmaceutical Services is more aligned with growth investors, given its focus on innovation and expanding market presence. The company demonstrates solid revenue growth and a relatively low dividend yield, indicating a reinvestment strategy. This profile may appeal to those seeking long-term capital appreciation rather than immediate income.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-27
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
7.52
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
5.0%
EPS surprise
26.8%
20d volatility
1.9%
Dividend yield
0.3%
last ex-date
2026-04-29
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-25 Buy Hold Weak momentum and high risk; cautious approach advised.
2026-05-16 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals, but recent volatility raises concerns.
2026-05-08 Hold Strong momentum and positive EPS surprise support growth outlook.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-13 BNP Paribas Update — → 447 353.71
2026-07-09 Morgan Stanley Target Raised 325 → 365 353.68
2026-07-06 Evercore ISI Target Raised 390 → 410 359.27
News Page 1 of 1