West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) News Today $215.51 -1.71 (-0.79%) As of 05/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why is West Pharmaceutical Services Down Today?West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) Shares are down as investors weigh mixed news flow: Positive earnings revision: Zacks Research raised its FY2025 EPS forecast for WST from $6.18 to $6.26, signaling continued margin strength. Estimates also cover Q4 2025 at $1.71, Q1 2026 at $1.45, Q2 2026 at $1.85, FY2026 at $7.10 and FY2027 at $8.22. Facility expansion: West plans to add 100 jobs in Williamsport, PA, reflecting growing demand for its medical-instrument components and bolstering its capacity for injectable drug delivery. Legal overhang: A flurry of class action lawsuit filings by multiple law firms allege securities-law violations related to disclosures between February 2023 and February 2025. Deadlines to join or lead the proposed litigation fall on July 7, 2025, creating uncertainty around potential litigation costs and reputational risk. Investors will be watching upcoming quarterly results and any updates on the litigation, as the positive operational catalysts face headwinds from the legal environment.Posted 13m agoAI generated WST Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Royal Bank of Canada Has $172.13 Million Stock Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Royal Bank of Canada grew its stake in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 16.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 525,488 shares of the medical instrumenMay 21 at 5:41 AM | marketbeat.comWST INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action LawsuitMay 20 at 4:00 PM | globenewswire.comWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 20 at 12:00 PM | prnewswire.comROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – WSTMay 20 at 11:37 AM | globenewswire.comWST INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action LawsuitMay 20 at 9:50 AM | globenewswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - WSTMay 20 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.com3,180 Shares in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Bought by Tema Etfs LLCTema Etfs LLC bought a new position in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,180 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock, valued at approxiMay 20 at 6:16 AM | marketbeat.comShareholders of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before July 7, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights - WSTMay 20 at 5:45 AM | prnewswire.comZacks Research Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for WSTWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for West Pharmaceutical Services in a report issued on Thursday, May 15th. Zacks Research analyst I. Bandyopadhyay now expects that the medical instrumenMay 20 at 2:25 AM | marketbeat.comWST Investors Have Opportunity to West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 19 at 6:10 PM | gurufocus.comWST Investors Have Opportunity to West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 19 at 5:31 PM | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Notifies West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. ...May 19 at 4:22 PM | gurufocus.comThe Gross Law Firm Notifies West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline - WSTMay 19 at 3:01 PM | prnewswire.comDeadline Alert: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. ...May 19 at 2:31 PM | gurufocus.comLost Money on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. ...May 19 at 2:30 PM | gurufocus.comLost Money on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)? Join Class Action Suit Seeking Recovery – Contact Levi & KorsinskyMay 19 at 1:35 PM | globenewswire.comWST INVESTOR ALERT: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action LawsuitMay 19 at 5:01 AM | prnewswire.comWhat is Zacks Research's Estimate for WST FY2025 Earnings?May 19 at 2:27 AM | americanbankingnews.comWST INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action LawsuitMay 18 at 4:00 PM | prnewswire.comWST INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action LawsuitMay 18 at 4:00 PM | prnewswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - WSTMay 18 at 10:00 AM | globenewswire.comWhat is Zacks Research's Forecast for WST Q2 Earnings?West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for West Pharmaceutical Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, May 15th. Zacks Research analyst I. Bandyopadhyay now anticipates that theMay 18 at 7:53 AM | marketbeat.comPoint72 Asset Management L.P. Makes New Investment in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Point72 Asset Management L.P. acquired a new position in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 202,472 shares of the medical instrumentsMay 18 at 6:14 AM | marketbeat.comPolar Asset Management Partners Inc. Has $8.42 Million Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. grew its stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 41.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 25,700 shares of the medical instruMay 18 at 6:07 AM | marketbeat.comNuveen Asset Management LLC Purchases 10,367 Shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Nuveen Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 1.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 625,879 shares of the medical instruments sMay 18 at 5:17 AM | marketbeat.comROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. ...May 17, 2025 | gurufocus.comROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – WSTMay 17, 2025 | globenewswire.comProShare Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)ProShare Advisors LLC trimmed its position in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 48.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 577,968 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock after sMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for WSTMay 17, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comContact Levi & Korsinsky by July 7, 2025 Deadline to Join Class Action Against West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)May 16, 2025 | globenewswire.comWST Investors Have Opportunity to Lead West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law FirmMay 16, 2025 | prnewswire.comNan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Raises Stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Nan Shan Life Insurance Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 34.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 115,810 shares of the medical instruments suMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comLevi & Korsinsky Reminds West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of July 7, 2025 - WSTMay 16, 2025 | prnewswire.comEthic Inc. Cuts Stock Position in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Ethic Inc. trimmed its position in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 52.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,348 shares of the medicalMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comCaptrust Financial Advisors Cuts Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Captrust Financial Advisors reduced its position in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 26.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,366 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock aMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comDividend Aristocrats Offer Safety in Market Storms. Buy These 2 Top-Rated Stocks Now.May 16, 2025 | msn.comBill Gates Reduces Stake in Berkshire Hathaway Inc by 12.63%May 15, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comDeadline Approaching: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. SmithMay 15, 2025 | tmcnet.comShareholders of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Should Contact The Gross Law Firm Before July 7, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights – WSTMay 15, 2025 | globenewswire.comWest Pharmaceutical Services Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comWST LAWSUIT ALERT: The Gross Law Firm Notifies West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming DeadlineMay 15, 2025 | prnewswire.comWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Position Increased by Cetera Investment AdvisersCetera Investment Advisers raised its position in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 6.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,571 shares of the medicalMay 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Set West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) PT at $332.50May 15, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWST Investors Have Opportunity to West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 14, 2025 | prnewswire.comWST INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action LawsuitMay 14, 2025 | globenewswire.comLaw Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. ...May 14, 2025 | gurufocus.comLaw Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class ActionMay 14, 2025 | businesswire.comMoore Capital Management LP Cuts Stock Position in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Moore Capital Management LP reduced its stake in shares of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 63,000 shMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST): Among Benjamin Graham Stocks for Defensive InvestorsMay 14, 2025 | insidermonkey.comJefferies Financial Group Inc. Has $11.15 Million Stock Holdings in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST)Jefferies Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST - Free Report) by 315.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,026 shares of the medical instruments supplierMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get West Pharmaceutical Services News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WST and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WST Media Mentions By Week WST Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. WST News Sentiment▼0.390.65▲Average Medical News Sentiment WST News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. We track news headlines from hundreds of news outlets and tag them by company. 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