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$215.51 -1.71 (-0.79%)
As of 05/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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.

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WST Latest News

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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 instrumen
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3,180 Shares in West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Bought by Tema Etfs LLC
Tema 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 approxi
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Zacks Research Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for WST
West 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 instrumen
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What is Zacks Research's Estimate for WST FY2025 Earnings?
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What 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 the
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Point72 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 instruments
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Polar 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 instru
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Nuveen 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 s
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ProShare 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 s
Zacks Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for WST
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Nan 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 su
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Ethic 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 medical
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Captrust 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 a
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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:WST) Position Increased by Cetera Investment Advisers
Cetera 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 medical
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Moore 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 sh
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Jefferies 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 supplier
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