# West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Instruments & Supplies
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global distribution of essential containment and delivery solutions for injectable pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products. The company's operations span across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region, structured into two primary business units: Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. The Proprietary Products segment offers a comprehensive array of components for injectable packaging, including stoppers and seals, alongside syringe and cartrid...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $392.15 USD |
| Market Cap | $27.60B |
| P/E (TTM) | 46.14 |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.50 |
| 52-Week Range | $223.83 – $397.16 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.22% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.22% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.88 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.88 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 33 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 18.2% / 9.1% / 7.6% / 7.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 11.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 14.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 11.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 14.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-10 | $0.2600 | 2026-11-18 |
| 2026-07-29 | $0.2200 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2026-04-29 | $0.2200 | 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-01-28 | $0.2200 | 2026-02-04 |
| 2025-11-12 | $0.2200 | 2025-11-19 |
| 2025-07-30 | $0.2100 | 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-04-30 | $0.2100 | 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-02-07 | $0.2100 | 2025-02-11 |
| 2024-11-13 | $0.2100 | 2024-11-20 |
| 2024-07-31 | $0.2000 | 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-04-23 | $0.2000 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-01-30 | $0.2000 | 2024-02-07 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. do?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) operates in the Medical - Instruments & Supplies industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WST's market cap?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) has a market capitalization of approximately $27.60 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WST pay a dividend?

Yes, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.22%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WST pay dividends?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.88 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WST's payout ratio?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### Is WST a Dividend Aristocrat?

Yes, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for at least 25 consecutive years. Its full dividend history and growth rates are on this page.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wst/peers

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