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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) stock forecast and scoring
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12M forecast summary
Target date · Sep 21, 2027
Lower Estimate (P10)
$254.67
-29.6%
Median Estimate (P50)
$379.23
+4.8% from starting price
Upper Estimate (P90)
$524.05
+44.9%
$254.67Median $379.23$524.05
Median Estimate
$379.23
Starting price
$361.73
Change from starting price
+4.8%
Target date
Sep 21, 2027
Data through
Sep 21, 2026
The estimate uses its dated starting price. It does not predict returns from today’s quote.
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of essential containment and delivery solutions for injectable pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products. The company's operations span across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region, structured into two primary business units: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers a comprehensive array of components for injectable packaging, including stoppers and seals, alongside syringe and cartridge parts, which can be customized for specific injectable drug delivery requirements. It also provides advanced drug administration systems designed to enhance safe and effective delivery through sophisticated reconstitution, mixing, and transfer technologies. This segment further supplies ancillary services such as specialized films, protective coatings, cleaning, precision vision inspection, and sterilization processes to elevate the quality of packaging components. Innovative drug containment options, like Crystal Zenith – a cyclic olefin polymer used in vials, syringes, and cartridges – and user-friendly self-injection devices are also key offerings. Additionally, it provides a suite of integrated support services covering analytical laboratory analysis, primary packaging assistance during the pre-approval stage, engineering development, regulatory guidance, and post-purchase technical support. Its clientele primarily includes manufacturers of biologic, generic, and other pharmaceutical products. In contrast, the Contract-Manufactured Products division focuses on the design, production, and automated assembly of various devices for surgical, diagnostic, ophthalmic, and general drug delivery applications, alongside consumer items. This segment caters to pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device manufacturers. The company's offerings reach customers worldwide through a dedicated sales team, an extensive distribution network, and partnerships with contract sales agents and regional distributors. Established in 1923, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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Scoring · West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) stock scorecard
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Quality
Plus or Pro
How its profitability and operating quality compare.
Safety
76.1
0255075100
Strong
How its price swings, distance from a recent high, cash flow and profitability compare.
Momentum
76.5
0255075100
Strong
How its recent price-trend measures compare.
Company snapshotDescriptive peer comparisonScore date: Sep 22, 2026Historical snapshot
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Latest update · 2026-09-21
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Revenue · trailing 12 months
$3.33B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Net income · trailing 12 months
$564.9M
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Free cash flow · trailing 12 months
$436.9M
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Consolidated debt
$312.1M
At 2026-06-30
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Research data through 2026-09-21
Update published 2026-09-22
Currency: USD
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