West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. – NYSE:WST

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$246.98

-86.24

-25.88%

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+3.17%

month

+3.17%

quarter

-6.37%

year

Market Cap	23.87B
Enterprise value	23.94B

P/E	48.55
EV/Sales	8.32
EV/EBITDA	32.19
Price/Sales	8.39
Price/Book	8.81
PEG ratio	3.12
EPS	7.68

Revenue	2.92B
EBITDA	811.6M
Income	568.7M
Revenue Q/Q	-2.95%
Revenue Y/Y	1.56%

Profit margin	17.37%
Oper. margin	20.02%
Gross margin	34.92%
EBIT margin	20.02%
EBITDA margin	27.71%

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West Pharmaceutical Services Stock Forecast

M Q Y

Last Year

$393

Potential upside: 59.12%

Analysts Price target
Financials & Ratios estimates

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Profit margin
Jun 2023	753.8M	155.1M	20.58%
Sep 2023	747.4M	161.3M	21.58%
Dec 2023	732M	137M	18.72%
Mar 2024	695.4M	115.3M	16.58%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Payout ratio
Payout ratio	11.73%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Dividend Yield
2019	0.41%
2020	0.23%
2021	0.15%
2022	0.31%
2023	0.22%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Debt to assets
Jun 2023	3669600000	922.9M	25.15%
Sep 2023	3754700000	886.5M	23.61%
Dec 2023	3829500000	948.5M	24.77%
Mar 2024	3602300000	921.7M	25.59%

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Cash Flow
Jun 2023	169.2M	-82.1M	-176.8M
Sep 2023	230.1M	-95.7M	-22.3M
Dec 2023	239.1M	-108.8M	-189.5M
Mar 2024	118.2M	-90.6M	-271M

West Pharmaceutical Services alternative data

West Pharmaceutical Services
Employees

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Employee count
Aug 2023	10,700
Sep 2023	10,700
Oct 2023	10,700
Nov 2023	10,700
Dec 2023	10,700
Jan 2024	10,700
Feb 2024	10,700
Mar 2024	10,600
Apr 2024	10,600
May 2024	10,600
Jun 2024	10,600
Jul 2024	10,600

West Pharmaceutical Services
Hedge Funds Holdings Q2 2022

88.87% -2.51%

of WST is owned by hedge funds

630 -59

hedge funds hold WST stock

67.54M -2.18M

shares is hold by hedge funds

WST hedge funds holdings changes

West Pharmaceutical Services
Insider Trading

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST): Insider trades (number of shares)
Period	Buy	Sel
Dec 2023	0	1013
Feb 2024	0	73163
Mar 2024	0	815
May 2024	0	66000
Jun 2024	0	1800
Aug 2024	0	31761
Oct 2024	0	703

Transaction	Date	Insider	Security	Shares	Price per share	Total value
Option	29 Oct 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	478	$173.22	$82,799
Sale	29 Oct 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	478	$310.4	$148,371
Sale	29 Oct 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	225	$310.4	$69,840
Option	29 Oct 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	478	$173.22	$82,799
Option	29 Oct 2024	ABRAHAM SILJI officer: SVP, Chi..	Common Stock	458	N/A	N/A
Option	29 Oct 2024	ABRAHAM SILJI officer: SVP, Chi..	Rst. Stock Unit	458	N/A	N/A
Option	19 Aug 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	529	$102.51	$54,228
Sale	19 Aug 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	529	$300	$158,700
Sale	19 Aug 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Common Stock	500	$300	$150,000
Option	19 Aug 2024	WITHERSPOON CHARLES officer: VP & Treasurer officer: VP & Treasurer	Stock Options (Right to Buy)	529	$102.51	$54,228

WST insider trading transactions

West Pharmaceutical Services
Patents

Status	Patent	Filling date	Issue date
Application	Application CONTAINER FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION Filling date: 2 Mar 2022 Issue date: 8 Sep 2022	2 Mar 2022	8 Sep 2022
Application	Application VIAL CLOSURE ASSEMBLY Filling date: 22 Jul 2020 Issue date: 11 Aug 2022	22 Jul 2020	11 Aug 2022
Application	Application SMOOTH FILM LAMINATED ELASTOMER ARTICLES Filling date: 5 Apr 2022 Issue date: 21 Jul 2022	5 Apr 2022	21 Jul 2022
Application	Application ADAPTIVE PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR THERAPEUTIC SOLUTIONS Filling date: 14 May 2020 Issue date: 14 Jul 2022	14 May 2020	14 Jul 2022
Grant	Grant Utility: Pharmaceutical syringe piston Filling date: 15 Mar 2019 Issue date: 28 Jun 2022	15 Mar 2019	28 Jun 2022
Grant	Grant Utility: Electronic plunger assembly Filling date: 18 Oct 2019 Issue date: 21 Jun 2022	18 Oct 2019	21 Jun 2022
Application	Application REAL-TIME, NON-DESTRUCTIVE CONTAINER CLOSURE INTEGRITY MEASUREMENT Filling date: 25 Jan 2020 Issue date: 16 Jun 2022	25 Jan 2020	16 Jun 2022
Grant	Grant Utility: Smooth film laminated elastomer articles Filling date: 17 Dec 2018 Issue date: 10 May 2022	17 Dec 2018	10 May 2022
Grant	Grant Design: Injection needle shield puller Filling date: 6 Nov 2020 Issue date: 12 Apr 2022	6 Nov 2020	12 Apr 2022
Grant	Grant Utility: System and method for testing closure integrity of a sealed container at cryogenic temperatures Filling date: 25 Nov 2019 Issue date: 22 Mar 2022	25 Nov 2019	22 Mar 2022

WST patents

West Pharmaceutical Services
Earnings Call Transcripts

Quarter	Transcript
Q1 2024 25 Apr 2024	Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Q4 2023 15 Feb 2024	Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Q3 2023 10 Nov 2023	Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
Q2 2023 27 Jul 2023	Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

WST earnings call transcripts

West Pharmaceutical Services
Executives

Insider	Age	Compensation
Mr. Eric M. Green (1970) Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director	55	$3,100,000
Mr. Bernard J. Birkett (1969) Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer	56	$1,460,000
Mr. David A. Montecalvo (1965) Senior Vice President and Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer	60	$1,040,000
Mr. Silji Abraham (1972) Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer	53	$1,030,000

West Pharmaceutical Services
Latest News

Friday, 20 December 2024
09:06	Reasons to Hold West Pharmaceutical Stock in Your Portfolio Now	zacks.com
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
06:00	West Elects New Director to the Board	prnewswire.com
Sunday, 8 December 2024
07:30	3 Dividend Gems You Didn't Know Could Build Lasting Wealth	seekingalpha.com
Friday, 29 November 2024
12:46	MMSI or WST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?	zacks.com
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
09:26	Reasons to Hold West Pharmaceutical Stock in Your Portfolio Now	zacks.com
Friday, 15 November 2024
18:54	Final Trade: West Pharma, Cameco, iShares Biotechnology ETF and Applied Digital Corp	youtube.com
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
23:03	17 Upcoming Dividend Increases	seekingalpha.com
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
06:00	West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences	prnewswire.com
05:35	The Zacks Analyst Blog The Gorman-Rupp, Kontoor Brands, Kontoor Brands and Standex International	zacks.com
Monday, 28 October 2024
15:01	Buy These 4 Stocks With New Dividend Hikes Amid Market Volatility	zacks.com
Thursday, 24 October 2024
15:02	West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript	seekingalpha.com
13:09	West Pharmaceutical's Q3 Performance Shows Rising Demand For Syringes, Company Boosts Annual Forecast And Dividend	benzinga.com
12:10	West Pharmaceutical Stock Gains on Q3 Earnings Beat & Raised Guidance	zacks.com
08:11	West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates	zacks.com
06:46	West Pharmaceutical raises annual profit forecast on demand for medical supplies	reuters.com
06:00	West Announces Third-Quarter 2024 Results, Increases Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance and Declares Fourth-Quarter 2024 Dividend	prnewswire.com
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
06:00	West to Present on Large Volume Delivery Systems, Administration and Transfer Devices, and Prefillable Syringe Component Expertise at the PDA Conference	prnewswire.com
Monday, 21 October 2024
10:50	What's in Store for West Pharmaceutical in Q3 Earnings?	zacks.com
Thursday, 17 October 2024
11:06	Earnings Preview: West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline	zacks.com
Thursday, 10 October 2024
06:00	West to Host Third-Quarter 2024 Conference Call	prnewswire.com
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
06:00	West Wins Heart of Pharma Award at 2024 CPHI Pharma Awards	prnewswire.com
Monday, 7 October 2024
06:00	West to Attend and Showcase Industry Leadership in Packaging and Containment at CPHI Worldwide Conference	prnewswire.com
Thursday, 5 September 2024
06:00	West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference	prnewswire.com
Thursday, 25 July 2024
14:00	West Pharmaceutical: Continued Destocking And A High Valuation Post Q2 Results (Rating Maintained)	seekingalpha.com
10:50	West Pharmaceutical (WST) Misses on Q2 Earnings, Lowers '24 View	zacks.com
08:10	West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates	zacks.com
07:44	West Pharmaceutical lowers full-year sales, profit forecast on subdued demand	reuters.com
06:00	West Announces Second-Quarter 2024 Results	prnewswire.com
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
07:30	The Secret's Out - 3 Fantastic Dividend Growth Stocks You Need To Know	seekingalpha.com
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
06:49	24 Barron's Pro-Picked 2024 Mid-Year Dividend Dogs: Buy 2 In July	seekingalpha.com

Ideas & Opinions

Seeking Alpha 27 Jul 2025

West Pharmaceutical Services: Low Debt, High Profit, And A Waning Destocking Problem
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Using SA's Stock Screener: Sell 6 Overvalued Blue Chips, With Stagnating Growth
Seeking Alpha 10 Jan 2024

West Pharmaceutical Services: A Solid Buy For Long-Term Investors
Seeking Alpha 18 Oct 2023

West Pharmaceutical Services: The Run Might Be Over
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West Pharmaceutical: Revise To Buy On Exceptional Economic Characteristics
Seeking Alpha 27 Jun 2023

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Seeking Alpha 13 Mar 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What's the price of West Pharmaceutical Services stock today?

One share of West Pharmaceutical Services stock can currently be purchased for approximately $246.98.
When is West Pharmaceutical Services's next earnings date?

Unfortunately, West Pharmaceutical Services's (WST) next earnings date is currently unknown.
Does West Pharmaceutical Services pay dividends?

Yes, West Pharmaceutical Services pays dividends and its trailing 12-month yield is 0.24% with 12% payout ratio. The last West Pharmaceutical Services stock dividend of $0.18 was paid on 2 Feb 2022.
How much money does West Pharmaceutical Services make?

West Pharmaceutical Services has a market capitalization of 23.87B and it's past years’ income statements indicate that its last revenue has increased compared to the previous period by 2.18% to 2.95B US dollars.
What is West Pharmaceutical Services's stock symbol?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "WST".
What is West Pharmaceutical Services's primary industry?

Company operates in the Healthcare sector and Medical - Instruments & Supplies industry.
How do i buy shares of West Pharmaceutical Services?

Shares of West Pharmaceutical Services can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Who are West Pharmaceutical Services's key executives?
West Pharmaceutical Services's management team includes the following people:
- Mr. Eric M. Green Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director(age: 55, pay: $3,100,000)
- Mr. Bernard J. Birkett Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer(age: 56, pay: $1,460,000)
- Mr. David A. Montecalvo Senior Vice President and Chief Operations & Supply Chain Officer(age: 60, pay: $1,040,000)
- Mr. Silji Abraham Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer(age: 53, pay: $1,030,000)
How many employees does West Pharmaceutical Services have?

As Jul 2024, West Pharmaceutical Services employs 10,600 workers.
When West Pharmaceutical Services went public?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is publicly traded company for more then 45 years since IPO on 17 Mar 1980.
What is West Pharmaceutical Services's official website?

The official website for West Pharmaceutical Services is westpharma.com.
Where are West Pharmaceutical Services's headquarters?

West Pharmaceutical Services is headquartered at 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA.
How can i contact West Pharmaceutical Services?

West Pharmaceutical Services's mailing address is 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA and company can be reached via phone at +61 5942900.
What is West Pharmaceutical Services stock forecast & price target?

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts` predicted price targets for West Pharmaceutical Services in the last 12 months, the avarage price target is $393. The average price target represents a 59.12% change from the last price of $246.98.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

westpharma.com

Exchange:

NYSE

Full time employees:

10,600

Industry:

Medical - Instruments & Supplies

Sector:

Healthcare

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 enhance the safe delivery of drugs through advanced reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies; and films, coatings, washing, and vision inspection and sterilization processes and services to enhance the quality of packaging components. It also provides drug containment solutions, including Crystal Zenith, a cyclic olefin polymer in the form of vials, syringes, and cartridges; and self-injection devices, as well as a range of integrated solutions, including analytical lab services, pre-approval primary packaging support and engineering development, regulatory expertise, and after-sales technical support. This segment serves biologic, generic, and pharmaceutical drug companies. The Contract-Manufactured Products segment is involved in the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of devices used in surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, injectable, and other drug delivery systems, as well as consumer products. It serves pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies. The company distributes its products through its sales force and distribution network, as well as contract sales agents and regional distributors. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1923 and is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.

+61 5942900

530 Herman O. West Drive
Exton, PA 19341-0645

CIK: 0000105770
ISIN: US9553061055
CUSIP: 955306105