$WST
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
XNYS•Health Care•Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
Why is WST down today? It is at $340.60 (-1.59%), and our scanner flagged it 5 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment WST spikes, and full due diligence on WST — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $340.60
- Change today
- -1.59%
- Previous close
- $346.09
- 52-week range
- $223.83 – $386.00
- Market cap
- $24.36B
- Dividend yield
- 0.25% ($0.88)
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Avg daily volume
- 799K
- Next earnings
- Oct 22 · in 55d
- Sector
- Health Care
- Industry
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.2x
- 15m
- 0.4x
- 1h
- 0.8x
- 1D
- 0.0x
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Why is $WST down today?
Here is the latest on WST from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WST today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystWEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 12, 2026 · 15 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
0 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (14/15 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mcmahon Robert W. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 48% | 3K | $1.1M at $351.37 | Aug 11, 26 |
Mcmahon Robert W. Officer | Other | 7K 0.01% of company | added 100% | 10K | n/a | Aug 11, 26 |
Campbell Shane Alden Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -219 | sold 44% | 274 | $68K at $312.07 | May 12, 26 |
Campbell Shane Alden Officer | Other | 770 | n/a | 748 | n/a | May 12, 26 |
Buthman Mark A Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 1.8% | 44K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Feehery William F Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 2.5% | 33K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Friel Robert F Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 17% | 6K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Haugen Janet Brutschea Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 50% | 2K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Joseph Molly Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 22% | 4K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Keller Deborah L Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 7.3% | 12K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Lai Goldman Myla Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 4.0% | 20K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Lockhart Stephen H Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +791 | added 29% | 4K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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WST stock FAQ
Why is $WST down today?
Here is the latest on WST from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WST today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the WST stock price today?
WST last traded at $340.60, down 1.59% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does WST report earnings?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026, about 55 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Does WST pay a dividend?
Yes. WST currently has a dividend yield of about 0.25% ($0.88 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live WST alerts?
The WST Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged WST 5 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is WST on?
WST (West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $24.36B in the SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS sector.
Is WST good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge WST for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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