WST Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WST - West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
$300.19
-2.21 (-0.73%)
▼
5d:
-6.78%
30d:
+12.64%
90d:
+23.23%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
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Strength: 5.4/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WST is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WST is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$340.86
Based on 7.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$211.64
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WST is currently trading at $300.19, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $265.30 to $310.35. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 31.4) is in line with its historical norms (31.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WST is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $294.27. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $349.85 (+16.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WST is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $294.27. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $349.85 (+16.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$265.30 -
$310.35
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
49.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($349.85)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-6.8%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$265.30 -
$310.35
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$294.27
Resistance Level
$330.88
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
31.42
Wall Street Target
$349.85
(+16.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
21.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
56.1%
Profit Margin
16.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.2% premium
PE vs Historical
31.4 vs 31.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$300.79
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$301.39
(+0%)
3-Year Target
$301.99
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 31→31)
PE COMPRESSION
$299.85
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 31.4, Growth: 10.8%)
$408.61
(+36%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.0, Growth: 10.8%)
$286.60
(-5%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.7, Growth: 10.8%)
$243.61
(-19%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (40x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (31x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 40.48 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.47
Bull Case
$425.41
(+42%)
Analyst growth 27.9%, PE expands to 44.5
Base Case
$386.74
(+29%)
Market implied 27.9%, PE stable at 40.5
Bear Case
$205.63
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 34.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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1
Buys
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Sells
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Net
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