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$WST

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

XNYSHealth CareSurgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus

$349.96-0.30%$1.06Prev $351.02LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is WST down today? It is at $349.96 (-0.30%), and our scanner flagged it 35 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
$349.96
Change today
-0.30%
Previous close
$351.02
52-week range
$223.83 – $386.00
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$24.70B
Dividend yield
0.25% ($0.88)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
70.4M
SEC 10-Q · Jul 23, 2026
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-12
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Avg daily volume
803K
Classification
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
0.5x
1h
0.7x
1D
0.0x

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Why is $WST moving 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 catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
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(+15% upside)
Range $365 – $447
9 buy1 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (14/14 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
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
Michels Douglas A
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 1.7%46Kn/aMay 4, 26
Pucci Paolo
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+791added 7.1%12Kn/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
Bearish63Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 1 bearToday: -0.3%👥 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.

Alert· 7d ago 8.2× RVOL
WST hit 8.216x RVOL at 3:14 PM ET
at $338.46
Alert· 7d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.37% from 200 EMA at 12:28 PM ET
at $334.17
Alert· 7d ago 9.3× RVOL
WST hit 9.340x RVOL at 12:28 PM ET
at $334.17
Alert· 7d ago 3.7× RVOL
WST hit 3.719x RVOL at 11:04 AM ET
at $332.03
Alert· 8d ago +0.0% vs EMA
WST 50EMA (5m) Trending · 55 bars · L3 · +0.00% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $337.56
Alert· 8d ago +0.3% vs EMA
WST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $337.56
Alert· 8d ago +0.3% vs EMA
WST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.32% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $337.56
Alert· 9d ago +1.49%
$WST moved +1.49% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:51 AM ET
at $332.25
Alert· 9d ago 11.9× RVOL
WST hit 11.912x RVOL at 9:43 AM ET
at $331.82
Alert· 9d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.80% from 200 EMA at 11:37 AM ET
at $328.34
Alert· 9d ago +1.66%
$WST moved +1.66% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:37 AM ET
at $328.34
Alert· 9d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.25% from 200 EMA at 11:22 AM ET
at $334.00
Alert· 9d ago 6.3× RVOL
WST hit 6.263x RVOL at 11:22 AM ET
at $334.00
Alert· 9d ago 4.2× RVOL
WST hit 4.205x RVOL at 10:38 AM ET
at $336.06
Alert· 12d ago 2.9× RVOL
WST hit 2.927x RVOL at 3:33 PM ET
at $334.10
Alert· 12d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.52% from 200 EMA at 2:53 PM ET
at $336.81
Alert· 12d ago 15.2× RVOL
WST hit 15.220x RVOL at 2:53 PM ET
at $336.81
Alert· 12d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -0.68% from 200 EMA at 2:45 PM ET
at $337.65
Alert· 12d ago 2.6× RVOL
WST hit 2.579x RVOL at 2:45 PM ET
at $337.65
Alert· 12d ago -1.7% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.75% from 200 EMA at 2:04 PM ET
at $335.93
Alert· 12d ago 2.0× RVOL
WST hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:04 PM ET
at $335.93
Alert· 12d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.82% from 200 EMA at 1:35 PM ET
at $336.90
Alert· 12d ago 7.1× RVOL
WST hit 7.072x RVOL at 1:35 PM ET
at $336.90
Alert· 12d ago -1.2% vs EMA
$WST near 200 EMA: -1.17% from 200 EMA at 1:00 PM ET
at $339.98
Alert· 12d ago 10.9× RVOL
WST hit 10.912x RVOL at 1:00 PM ET
at $339.98
News· SEC EDGAR· 13d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 14d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC: West Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results
News· SEC EDGAR· 22d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement
News· The Motley Fool· 64d ago Bullish
Billionaire Bill Gates' Foundation Dumped Microsoft but Loaded Up on This Dividend Champion
News· SEC EDGAR· 65d ago
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· Benzinga· 78d ago Bullish
Trump's Stock Picks Perfectly Timed With New Medicare Rules: Report
News· Benzinga· 85d ago Bearish
Investors Await Damage Assessment After West Pharmaceutical Cyberattack
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 99d ago Bullish
Trends and Strategies in the 2026 Medical Device CMDO Market: Revenue to Exceed $354 Billion by 2033

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WST stock FAQ

Why is $WST moving 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 $349.96, down 0.30% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

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 35 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 $24.70B 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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