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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)
NYSE:WST
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WST Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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WST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$405.33
▲(26.62% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$426.00 | Average Price Target$405.33 | Lowest Price Target$390.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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Action
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Jefferies
Assigned
06/19/24
Bank of America Securities
Reiterated
04/25/24
UBS
$400→$375
Hold
17.15%
Upside
Reiterated
02/16/24
West Pharmaceutical (WST) PT Lowered to $375 at UBSUBS analyst Gregg Orrill lowered the price target on West Pharmaceutical (NYSE: WST) to $375.00 (from $400.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.
KeyBanc
$440→$470
Buy
46.82%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/24
West Pharmaceutical (WST) PT Raised to $470 at KeyBancKeyBanc analyst Paul Knight raised the price target on West Pharmaceutical (NYSE: WST) to $470.00 (from $440.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.
Stephens
$420→$390
Buy
21.83%
Upside
Reiterated
10/27/23
West Pharmaceutical price target lowered to $390 from $420 at StephensWest Pharmaceutical price target lowered to $390 from $420 at Stephens
William Blair
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Buy
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Reiterated
10/27/23
West Pharmaceutical earnings selloff overdone, says William BlairWest Pharmaceutical earnings selloff overdone, says William Blair
Best Analysts Covering West Pharmaceutical Services
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1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
4/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.30%
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rating 5 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
7/10 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.47%
reiterated a xxx
rating 10 months ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
5/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+8.32%
assigned a buy rating 5 months ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
5/6 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+11.30%
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rating 5 months ago
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WST Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 23
Oct 23
Feb 24
Apr 24
Jun 24
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
5
7
10
10
9
Hold
1
2
2
2
1
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
6
9
12
12
10
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
WST Financial Forecast
WST Stock Forecast FAQ
What is WST’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.’s 12-month average price target is $405.33.
What is WST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has 26.62% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is WST a Buy, Sell or Hold?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.’s price target?
The average price target for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is $405.33. This is based on 3 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $426.00 ,the lowest forecast is $390.00. The average price target represents 26.62% Increase from the current price of $320.11.
The highest analyst price target is $426.00 ,the lowest forecast is $390.00. The average price target represents 26.62% Increase from the current price of $320.11.
What do analysts say about West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 3 Wall Streets Analysts.
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