West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Price Action
Technical Summary
STAGE 2 UPTRENDWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is leading (RS Rating: 82), indicating clear outperformance against the broad market. Earnings growth of 56% provides fundamental context to the price action. Momentum will need to be maintained above the 50-day moving average to sustain this leadership phase.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $322.67 | +2.18% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $306.37 | +7.62% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $275.48 | +19.69% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $273.37 | +20.61% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $272.05 | +21.19% | ABOVE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WST in an uptrend right now?
WST has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, WST is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.
Is WST overbought or oversold?
WST's RSI (14) is 59. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is WST outperforming the market?
WST has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 82 out of 99. Yes, WST is a market leader, outperforming 82% of all stocks over the past 12 months.
Where is WST in its 52-week range?
WST is trading at $329.71, which is 98% of its 52-week high ($336.82) and 95% above its 52-week low ($206.80).
How volatile is WST?
WST has a Beta of 0.76 and 52-week volatility of 41%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.