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West Pharmaceutical Faces Unusual Stock Pressure Despite Strong Q4
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West Pharmaceutical Faces Unusual Stock Pressure Despite Strong Q4

West Pharmaceutical Services ( (WST) ) is experiencing volatility. Read on for a possible explanation for the stock’s unusual movement.

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West Pharmaceutical Services’ shares experienced unusual movement as the company reported strong Q4 results, surpassing revenue and profit expectations with $748.8 million in revenue. However, the stock is under pressure due to a cautious full-year 2025 forecast, with net sales projected between $2.88 billion and $2.91 billion, falling short of the $3.04 billion consensus. This shortfall is partly due to a $75 million foreign currency exchange headwind. Additionally, the adjusted-diluted EPS is expected to be between $6.00 and $6.20, reflecting similar currency impacts. Analysts have adjusted their price targets in response to these mixed signals, acknowledging the company’s recent successes but also the potential challenges ahead.

More about West Pharmaceutical Services

YTD Price Performance: -1.55%

Average Trading Volume: 487,790

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $23.34B

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