West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) saw its stock price soar 5.90% during pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results.
The significant price movement was driven by the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly performance. West Pharmaceutical posted Q4 adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.04, surpassing the IBES estimate of $1.83. Furthermore, Q4 net sales reached $805 million, exceeding the estimated $794.4 million. The adjusted diluted EPS represented a 12.1% increase year-over-year, highlighting strong operational performance.
Additionally, the company provided optimistic financial guidance for fiscal year 2026, including an outlook for adjusted EPS in the range of $7.85 to $8.20 and net sales between $3,215 million and $3,275 million. The positive results and forward-looking statements have bolstered investor confidence, leading to the pre-market surge.