West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

NYSE:WST

$325.68 USD

$2.36 (0.73%)

Volume
305.78K
Average Volume
607.56K
Market Capitalization
$23.59B
P/E Ratio
47.46
Dividend Yield
0.25%
Price Target
$250.00
Year High
$413.70
Year Low
$265.00
Payout Ratio
$0.12
Current Ratio
$3.00

Industry, Sector & symbol

Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange
CEO Ms. Cindy Reiss-Clark
Industry Medical - Instruments & Supplies
Sector Healthcare
Current Symbol WST
CUSIP 955306105
CIK 0000105770
Web https://www.westpharma.com
Phone 610 594 2900
Currency USD
Employees 10600
Country US

Liquidity

Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.07
Payout Ratio 0.12
Current Ratio 3.00
Quick Ratio 2.23
Cash Ratio 0.95

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales $2.95B
Price / Sales 8.20
Cash Flow 4.42
Price / Cash Flow 73.34
Price / Book 8.62

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast $250.00
High Stock Price Forecast $393.00
Low Stock Price Forecast $250.00
Forecast Upside/Downside 30.27%
Consensus Rating Neutral
Rating Score(0-5) 3
Research Coverage 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) $7.88
Trailing P/E Ratio 47.46
PEG Ratio -11.25
P/E Growth -11.25
Net Income $593.4M
Net Margin 17.37%
Pretax Margin 20.47%
Return on Equity 18.35%
Return on Assets 13.59%

Financials Score

AltmanZ Score 18.45
Piotroski Score 5.00
Working Capital 1.03B
Total Assets 3.68B
Ebit 593.3M
Market Cap 23.59B
Total Liabilities 923M

Poll Results

About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Stock

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 prov ... ides 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.

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West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

2024-10-29 06:00:00

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 present at the following conferences: UBS Global Healthcare Conference in Rancho Pablos Verdes, California, on November 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM PST Jefferies Healthcare Conference in London, UK on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM GMT Stephens Annual Investment Conference in Nashville, TN on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST A live audio webcast of these events will be available in the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.westpharma.com. Replay of the webcasts will be available for approximately 90 days after the events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) stock price?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.(NYSE:WST) stock price is $325.68 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WST stock reached the peak price of $413.7 while $265.0 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WST stock occurred in the recent session was 0.73% while the dollar amount for the price change in WST stock was $2.36.

WST's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WST is part of Medical - Instruments & Supplies industry that operates in the broader Healthcare sector.

Who are the executives of WST?

Mr. Chad R. Winters | Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Michele Polinsky | Vice President of Global Communications
Mr. Rudy Poussot | Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development
Mr. John P. Sweeney C.F.A. | Head of Investor Relations
Ms. Cindy Reiss-Clark | Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer

How many employees does WST have?

Number of WST employees currently stands at 10600. WST operates from 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA 19341-0645, US.

Link for WST official website?

Official Website of WST is: https://www.westpharma.com

How do I contact WST?

WST could be contacted at phone #610 594 2900 and can also be accessed through its website. WST operates from 530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA 19341-0645, US.

How many shares of WST are traded daily?

The average number of WST shares traded daily for last 3 months was 607.56K.

What is the market cap of WST currently?

The market value of WST currently stands at $23.59B with its latest stock price at $325.68