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Jake Strole
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We expect management to turn to acquisitions to enhance West's already-wide economic moat.

Wide-moat West Pharmaceutical Services reported a strong second quarter, putting it in a position to handily beat our estimates for the full year. While management maintained its guidance ranges on both the top and bottom line, we think the recent hire of a new chief financial officer has likely led to some conservatism in the firm's outlook. With revenue up 12.6% on a reported basis and approximately 9% in constant currency for the quarter (and nearly 10% and 6% year to date), the firm is well ...
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West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer in the design and production of containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The company's products include packaging, containment solutions, reconstitution and transfer systems, and drug delivery systems, as well as contract manufacturing, analytical lab services and integrated solutions. The company's segments are: Proprietary Products, which provides packaging, containment and drug delivery products, analytical lab services and integrated solutions; and Contract-Manufactured Products, which is focused on the design, manufacture, and automated assembly of devices, for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device customers.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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