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West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WST Stock Forecast

West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) stock forecast, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $393.00, with a high of $393.00 and a low of $393.00. This represents a 87.92% increase from the last price of $209.13.

$200 $240 $280 $320 $360 $400 High: $393 Avg: $393 Low: $393 Last Closed Price: $209.13

WST Stock Rating

West Pharmaceutical Services stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (81.82%), 2 Hold (18.18%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 11 0 2 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WST Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWest Pharmaceutical Services87.92%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 33.91%
IndustryMedical Instruments & Supplies Stocks33.03%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--1
Avg Price Target--$393.00
Last Closing Price$209.13$209.13$209.13
Upside/Downside--87.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25282--12
Mar, 25282--12
Feb, 25273--12
Jan, 25273--12
Dec, 24263--11
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 19, 2024David WindleyJefferies$393.00$287.8536.53%87.92%
Feb 07, 2024David WindleyJefferies$536.00$413.0029.78%156.30%
Dec 14, 2022Deutsche Bank$250.00$251.90-0.75%19.54%
Nov 30, 2022UBS$250.00$222.8412.19%19.54%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 08, 2025CitigroupBuyinitialise
Nov 19, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Feb 15, 2024William BlairOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 07, 2024JefferiesBuyupgrade
Jun 16, 2023Morgan StanleyBuyupgrade
Jun 16, 2023Bank of America SecuritiesBuyupgrade
Apr 11, 2023StephensOverweightPositiveupgrade
Apr 11, 2023StephensOverweightupgrade
Feb 16, 2023William BlairOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 14, 2022Deutsche BankHoldinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.68$8.90$7.88$7.99$6.75----
Avg Forecast$4.54$8.49$8.17$8.01$6.63$7.45$8.77$9.98$11.10
High Forecast$4.61$8.62$8.27$8.10$6.67$7.67$9.11$10.17$11.31
Low Forecast$4.49$8.40$8.10$7.96$6.55$7.30$8.29$9.82$10.92
Surprise %3.08%4.83%-3.55%-0.25%1.81%----

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.15B$2.83B$2.89B$2.95B$2.89B----
Avg Forecast$2.10B$2.81B$2.84B$2.96B$2.88B$3.04B$3.31B$3.50B$3.71B
High Forecast$2.13B$2.84B$2.86B$3.00B$2.89B$3.06B$3.31B$3.52B$3.77B
Low Forecast$2.08B$2.79B$2.82B$2.92B$2.85B$3.03B$3.31B$3.48B$3.67B
Surprise %2.19%0.73%1.82%-0.26%0.29%----

Net Income Forecast

$200M $340M $480M $620M $760M $900M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$346.20M$661.80M$585.90M$593.40M$492.70M----
Avg Forecast$264.28M$503.69M$609.47M$593.40M$499.60M$563.43M$637.89M$749.00M$835.83M
High Forecast$317.13M$604.43M$731.37M$712.08M$502.29M$577.28M$685.83M$765.83M$851.78M
Low Forecast$211.42M$402.95M$487.58M$474.72M$493.31M$549.58M$623.92M$739.61M$822.61M
Surprise %31.00%31.39%-3.87%--1.38%----

WST Forecast FAQ

Is West Pharmaceutical Services stock a buy?

West Pharmaceutical Services stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 11 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that West Pharmaceutical Services is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's price target?

West Pharmaceutical Services's price target, set by 11 Wall Street analysts, averages $393 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $393 at the low end to $393 at the high end, suggesting a potential 87.92% change from the previous closing price of $209.13.

How does West Pharmaceutical Services stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

West Pharmaceutical Services's stock forecast shows a 87.92% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (33.91%) and outperforming the medical instruments & supplies stocks industry (33.03%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for West Pharmaceutical Services over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 66.67% Buy, 16.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 58.33% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is West Pharmaceutical Services’s EPS forecast?

West Pharmaceutical Services's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.45, marking a 10.37% increase from the reported $6.75 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.77 in 2026, $9.98 in 2027, and $11.1 in 2028.

What is West Pharmaceutical Services’s revenue forecast?

West Pharmaceutical Services's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.04B, reflecting a 5.04% increase from the reported $2.89B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $3.31B, followed by $3.5B for 2027, and $3.71B for 2028.

What is West Pharmaceutical Services’s net income forecast?

West Pharmaceutical Services's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $563.43M, representing an 14.36% increase from the reported $492.7M in 2024. Projections indicate $637.89M in 2026, $749M in 2027, and $835.83M in 2028.