West Pharmaceutical Services Stock Update
Trading Performance (24 Hours Ending 10:05 PM Central Europe, Thursday 22 Oct 2026)
- Price: USD 394.24
- Change: Up 1.21 %
- Volume Traded: USD 225.7 million
- Shares Outstanding: 70.4 million
- Market Capitalisation: USD 27.4 billion
- 200‑Day Simple Moving Average: USD 308.97
- 52‑Week High: USD 396 (21 Oct 2026)
- 52‑Week Low: USD 223.83 (30 Jan 2026)
- Monthly Change: Up 6.03 % since the end of the previous month
Latest Corporate Development
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has announced a limited‑scale option issue. The company will offer up to 100 new options at an introductory price of USD 0.006 each. The purpose of the offering is to lift trading restrictions on previously issued options; it is not intended to raise capital. Proceeds from the offering will cover the costs associated with the process, and any remaining application funds will be returned after the offer closes.
The company’s shares remain suspended from quotation on the ASX pending a court application. The option issue will comply with ASX listing rules and the company’s disclosure obligations. Holders of the options will have the right to subscribe for one share upon exercise, with an exercise price of USD 0.15 and an expiry date in June 2028.
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Company Overview
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is headquartered in Exton, United States. The company provides value‑added services across the pharmaceutical supply chain, including design and manufacture of packaging components, development of drug delivery systems, and contract laboratory services. Its mission is to ensure timely and effective delivery of quality healthcare products worldwide through advanced technology and rigorous quality control. West Pharmaceutical Services is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and operates under the domain www.westpharma.com .
