Does West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

EXTON, Pa., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will release second-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and will follow with a conference call to discuss the results and business expectations at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

WST has surged nearly 33% YTD as strong earnings, GLP-1 demand and biologics growth fuel momentum that could extend through 2026.

EXTON, Pa., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced the company completed the sale and transfer of the manufacturing and supply rights for SmartDose® 3.5mL On-Body Delivery System and associated facilities. The transaction closed as planned on July 1, 2026.

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The Microsoft founder's foundation recently added this healthcare stock to its portfolio.

West Pharmaceutical said on Monday it appointed former Thermo Fisher Scientific executive Michel ​Lagarde as its top boss, effective ‌August 31, succeeding longtime chief Eric Green.