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Mar 31

West Pharma Q1 2025 Earnings Report

West Pharma reported Q1 2025 results with revenue and adjusted EPS slightly down year-over-year but exceeding guidance.

Key Takeaways

West delivered solid Q1 2025 results with net sales growth and higher-than-expected EPS, supported by strength in self-injection device platforms and improved free cash flow.

Net sales reached $698 million, a 0.4% increase YoY.

Adjusted EPS was $1.45, exceeding internal guidance.

Operating cash flow rose 9.5% YoY to $129.4 million.

Free cash flow more than doubled to $58.1 million.

Total Revenue
$698M
Previous year: $695M
+0.4%
EPS
$1.45
Previous year: $1.56
-7.1%
Organic Net Sales Growth
2.1%
Gross Profit
$232M
Previous year: $230M
+0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$404M
Previous year: $602M
-32.8%
Free Cash Flow
$58.1M
Previous year: $27.6M
+110.5%

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Forward Guidance

West increased its full-year 2025 revenue and EPS guidance due to favorable currency movements and strong market performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised full-year 2025 net sales guidance to $2.945–2.975 billion.
  • Increased adjusted EPS guidance to $6.15–$6.35.
  • Foreign currency impact now expected to be a minor headwind of $5 million.
  • Strong performance in self-injection platforms expected to continue.
  • Capital expenditures remain on track at $275 million for FY25.

Challenges Ahead

  • Reported EPS declined YoY from $1.55 to $1.23.
  • Contract-manufactured products saw a slight revenue decline.
  • Impact from tariffs estimated between $20–25 million for 2025.
  • Stock-based tax benefits not forecasted for future quarters.
  • Net income declined YoY by approximately $25.5 million.

Revenue & Expenses

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