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Apr 22, 2023

West Pharmaceutical Services (WST, $365.88) Enters Weekly Bullish Trend: Expect Uptrend Continuation

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Investors in West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) have a lot to look forward to in the coming week, according to A.I.dvisor's predictions. The stock is predicted to grow by 2% to $373.2 or more within the next week, indicating a strong bullish trend.

WST has been on a winning streak, with a week-long uptrend that is expected to continue. The odds of an uptrend continuation are 74%, making this a promising investment opportunity for investors who are looking for short-term gains.

However, it's important to keep an eye on WST's recent trend. The stock has been in a downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on April 18, 2023. This is viewed as a bearish sign, and investors should be cautious about future declines.

A.I.dvisor's data shows that when WST declined for three days in the past, in 125 out of 255 cases, the price declined further within the following month. This means that the odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.

While the bullish trend for WST is promising, investors should consider both short-term and long-term investment strategies. Investing in a company with a winning streak can be an excellent way to earn quick profits, but it's also important to consider the long-term implications of the stock's recent trend.

WST is predicted to continue its uptrend for the next week, making it an attractive option for investors looking for short-term gains. However, investors should also be aware of the recent downward trend and take a cautious approach to their investments. By carefully analyzing the data and considering both short-term and long-term investment strategies, investors can take advantage of the bullish trend while managing their risk effectively.

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Related Ticker: WST

WST in +5.97% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on April 23, 2025

Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where WST advanced for three days, in of 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WST's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 26 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 21, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WST as a result. In of 86 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for WST just turned positive on April 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where WST's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WST may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WST declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for WST entered a downward trend on April 21, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WST’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WST’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (10.060) is normal, around the industry mean (23.728). P/E Ratio (50.246) is within average values for comparable stocks, (81.831). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (7.006) is also within normal values, averaging (5.667). Dividend Yield (0.002) settles around the average of (0.018) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (10.111) is also within normal values, averaging (41.794).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG), Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE:BSX), Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW), IQVIA Holdings (NYSE:IQV), Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN), Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN), Exact Sciences Corp (NASDAQ:EXAS), Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH).

Industry description

Medical specialties are companies that make equipment used by the health care industry. Equipment manufactured and distributed by these companies include dialysis machines, blood analysis equipment, surgical equipment, dental instruments, and diagnostic tools, among other items. Large companies typically aim to produce and distribute high-quality products across a broad market spectrum. Smaller firms are more likely to specialize in a particular market segment. Due to the industry’s close association with medical treatments, they typically have low sensitivity to macroeconomic fluctuations. Within this industry, Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic Plc and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. are some of the companies with multi-billion market capitalizations in the U.S. stock markets.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Medical Specialties Industry is 8.31B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 27 to 3.82T. MKYSF holds the highest valuation in this group at 3.82T. The lowest valued company is FOGCF at 27.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Medical Specialties Industry was 5%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -4%, and the average quarterly price growth was -2%. NGMDF experienced the highest price growth at 156%, while STSS experienced the biggest fall at -33%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Medical Specialties Industry was -37%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -39% and the average quarterly volume growth was 121%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 70
Price Growth Rating: 65
SMR Rating: 84
Profit Risk Rating: 88
Seasonality Score: -9 (-100 ... +100)
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