West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)
Health Care ยท Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 2, 1973. SentiSense covers West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus. Michel Lagarde is its chief executive officer. The company reports 10,800 employees, and its corporate website is www.westpharma.com.
About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
West Pharmaceutical Services is based in Pennsylvania and is a key supplier to firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries. West sells elastomer-based packaging components (including stoppers, seals, and plungers), nonglass containment solutions, and auto-injectors for injectable drugs, which include large-molecule biologics, peptides such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, and small-molecule drugs. The company reports in two segments: proprietary products (about 80% of total revenue) and contract-manufactured products (about 20% of total revenue). It generates approximately 55% of its revenue from international markets and 45% from the United States.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 817 institutions reported holding WST, with 70.0 million shares worth $25.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and FMR. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. do?
West Pharmaceutical Services is based in Pennsylvania and is a key supplier to firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generic drug industries.
What sector is WST in?
SentiSense classifies West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in the Health Care sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus.
Where does WST stock trade?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 2, 1973.
Who is the CEO of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.?
Michel Lagarde is the chief executive officer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc..