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$WST

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

XNYSHealth CareSurgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus

$340.60
-1.59%-$5.49
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Oct 22 · in 55d
$340.60-1.59%$5.49Prev $346.09LIVE Full chart Live alerts
No recent price bars, the chart lights up when WST starts printing.

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 & performance
Price
$340.60
Change today
-1.59%
Previous close
$346.09
52-week range
$223.83 – $386.00
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$24.36B
Dividend yield
0.25% ($0.88)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
70.4M
SEC · as of 2026-07-20 · 39d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-12
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Avg daily volume
799K
Next earnings
Oct 22 · in 55d
Classification
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
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 ago
Why is $WST moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy10 analysts
Avg target $403.78(+19% upside)
Range $365 - $447
9 buy1 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (14/15 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Mcmahon Robert W.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 48%3K$1.1M
at $351.37
Aug 11, 26
Mcmahon Robert W.
Officer
Other7K
0.01% of company
added 100%10Kn/aAug 11, 26
Campbell Shane Alden
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-219sold 44%274$68K
at $312.07
May 12, 26
Campbell Shane Alden
Officer
Other770n/a748n/aMay 12, 26
Buthman Mark A
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 1.8%44Kn/aMay 4, 26
Feehery William F
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 2.5%33Kn/aMay 4, 26
Friel Robert F
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 17%6Kn/aMay 4, 26
Haugen Janet Brutschea
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 50%2Kn/aMay 4, 26
Joseph Molly
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 22%4Kn/aMay 4, 26
Keller Deborah L
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 7.3%12Kn/aMay 4, 26
Lai Goldman Myla
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 4.0%20Kn/aMay 4, 26
Lockhart Stephen H
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 29%4Kn/aMay 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.

$WST Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish60Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 1 bearToday: -1.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$WST Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

News· Zacks Investment Research· 23h ago Bullish
Veeva Systems Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
Alert· 3d ago +1.20%
$WST moved +1.20% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:49 PM ET
at $353.83
Alert· 7d ago 19.1× RVOL
WST hit 19.094x RVOL at 10:20 AM ET
at $352.52
Alert· 14d ago 17.7× RVOL
WST hit 17.718x RVOL at 12:04 PM ET
at $348.56
Alert· 29d ago 8.2× RVOL
WST hit 8.216x RVOL at 3:14 PM ET
at $338.46
Alert· 29d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.37% from 200 EMA at 12:28 PM ET
at $334.17
Alert· 29d ago 9.3× RVOL
WST hit 9.340x RVOL at 12:28 PM ET
at $334.17
Alert· 30d ago 3.7× RVOL
WST hit 3.719x RVOL at 11:04 AM ET
at $332.03
Alert· 30d ago +0.0% vs EMA
WST 50EMA (5m) Trending · 55 bars · L3 · +0.00% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $337.56
Alert· 30d ago +0.3% vs EMA
WST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $337.56
Alert· 30d ago +0.3% vs EMA
WST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $337.56
Alert· 31d ago +1.49%
$WST moved +1.49% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:51 AM ET
at $332.25
Alert· 31d ago 11.9× RVOL
WST hit 11.912x RVOL at 9:43 AM ET
at $331.82
Alert· 31d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.80% from 200 EMA at 11:37 AM ET
at $328.34
Alert· 31d ago +1.66%
$WST moved +1.66% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:37 AM ET
at $328.34
Alert· 31d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.25% from 200 EMA at 11:22 AM ET
at $334.00
Alert· 31d ago 6.3× RVOL
WST hit 6.263x RVOL at 11:22 AM ET
at $334.00
Alert· 32d ago 4.2× RVOL
WST hit 4.205x RVOL at 10:38 AM ET
at $336.06
Alert· 34d ago 2.9× RVOL
WST hit 2.927x RVOL at 3:33 PM ET
at $334.10
Alert· 34d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.52% from 200 EMA at 2:53 PM ET
at $336.81
Alert· 34d ago 15.2× RVOL
WST hit 15.220x RVOL at 2:53 PM ET
at $336.81
Alert· 34d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.68% from 200 EMA at 2:45 PM ET
at $337.65
Alert· 34d ago 2.6× RVOL
WST hit 2.579x RVOL at 2:45 PM ET
at $337.65
Alert· 34d ago -1.7% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.75% from 200 EMA at 2:04 PM ET
at $335.93
Alert· 34d ago 2.0× RVOL
WST hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:04 PM ET
at $335.93
Alert· 34d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.82% from 200 EMA at 1:35 PM ET
at $336.90
News· SEC EDGAR· 35d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 36d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC: West Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results
News· SEC EDGAR· 44d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
News· The Motley Fool· 86d ago Bullish
Billionaire Bill Gates' Foundation Dumped Microsoft but Loaded Up on This Dividend Champion
News· SEC EDGAR· 87d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· Benzinga· 100d ago Bullish
Trump's Stock Picks Perfectly Timed With New Medicare Rules: Report
News· Benzinga· 107d ago Bearish
Investors Await Damage Assessment After West Pharmaceutical Cyberattack

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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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