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West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$338.21 -7.88 (-2.28%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

West Pharmaceutical Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
12

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for West Pharmaceutical Services in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for WST.

Consensus Price Target

$368.08
8.83% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for West Pharmaceutical Services, the average price target is $368.08. The highest price target for WST is $447.00, while the lowest price target for WST is $295.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.83% from the current price of $338.21.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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WST Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
1 Month Ago
7/30/25 to 7/30/26
3 Months Ago
5/31/25 to 5/31/26
1 Year Ago
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$368.08$364.42$324.00$320.71
Forecasted Upside8.83% Upside7.43% Upside0.37% Upside29.75% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

WST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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WST Price Targets by Month

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West Pharmaceutical Services Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWest Pharmaceutical ServicesHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.83% Upside841.55% Upside13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/12/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/7/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C)Hold (C+)
8/3/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Joanne Wuensch
Joanne Wuensch
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $412.00+20.81%
7/27/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$425.00+28.46%
7/15/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/13/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$447.00+26.38%
7/9/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$325.00 ➝ $365.00+2.02%
7/2/2026Boost TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $390.00+6.84%
6/9/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$310.00 ➝ $400.00+25.01%
6/2/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$360.00+13.97%
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6/1/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$375.00+18.72%
2/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$340.00+37.98%
2/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00+29.70%
2/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$295.00+17.85%
9/15/2025Set Target$311.00+20.67%
12/13/2024 Boost TargetBuy$350.00 ➝ $355.00+8.95%

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Should I Buy West Pharmaceutical Services Stock? WST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, August 21, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these West Pharmaceutical Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

West Pharmaceutical Services
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $345, which reflects a strong performance in the market, indicating investor confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. reported a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 13.8%, showcasing its growth potential and ability to expand its market share.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of over 20%, suggesting effective management and a strong ability to generate profits from shareholders' investments.
  • With a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. demonstrates financial stability and a conservative approach to leveraging, reducing risk for investors.
  • The firm has consistently increased its dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

West Pharmaceutical Services
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high at 45.11, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • With a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.42, the stock may not be a bargain, as it suggests that the growth rate is not sufficient to justify the current price.
  • Market volatility is a concern, as indicated by a beta of 1.15, meaning the stock is more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant majority of the stock (93.90%), which may limit the influence of retail investors and lead to less price stability.
  • While the company has shown growth, any future downturn in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors could adversely affect its performance and stock price.

WST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for West Pharmaceutical Services is $368.08, with a high forecast of $447.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Pharmaceutical Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WST shares.

According to analysts, West Pharmaceutical Services's stock has a predicted upside of 8.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, West Pharmaceutical Services's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

West Pharmaceutical Services has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Evercore, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, Stephens, TD Cowen, Weiss Ratings, Wolfe Research, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like West Pharmaceutical Services more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for West Pharmaceutical Services is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how WST compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for West Pharmaceutical Services analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/12/2026.
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