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WST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$348.70
▲(27.12% Upside)
Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for West Pharmaceutical Services in the last 3 months. The average price target is $348.70 with a high forecast of $375.00 and a low forecast of $285.00. The average price target represents a 27.12% change from the last price of $274.30.
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE: WST), Blueprint Medicines (NASDAQ: BPMC) and Vera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VERA)
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: West Pharmaceutical Services (NYSE: WST), Blueprint Medicines (NASDAQ: BPMC) and Vera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VERA)
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WST Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
21
18
17
16
17
Hold
3
2
2
3
6
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
24
20
19
19
23
In the current month, WST has received 17Buy Ratings, 6Hold Ratings, and 0Sell Ratings. WST average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 348.70.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
WST Financial Forecast
WST Earnings Forecast
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for WST is $1.83 with a range of $1.80 to $1.88. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.96. WST beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for WST is $1.83 with a range of $1.80 to $1.88. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.96. WST beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.07% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
WST Sales Forecast
Next quarter’s sales forecast for WST is $795.90M with a range of $790.39M to $801.80M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $804.30M. WST beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 47.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for WST is $795.90M with a range of $790.39M to $801.80M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $804.30M. WST beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 47.62% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year WST has Performed in-line its overall industry.
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 348.70.
What is WST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. has 27.12% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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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 10 buy ratings, 2 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 348.70. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months. The highest analyst price target is $375.00 ,the lowest forecast is $285.00. The average price target represents 27.12% Increase from the current price of $274.3.
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 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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