Sector: Healthcare|Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies|Market Cap: $24.30B|Employees: 10.6K
West Pharmaceutical Services is a leading global manufacturer specializing in the design and production of advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The company's primary revenue streams come from proprietary packaging, containment solutions, drug delivery systems, and contract manufacturing. West operates across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, serving a broad range of customers including biologic, generic, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and medical device companies.
The company reported net sales of $695.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $716.6 million for the same period in 2023. This represents a decrease of $21.2 million, or 3.0%.
Consolidated gross profit margin decreased by 4.8 margin points, from 37.9% to 33.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023. This decline is attributed to lower sales volume and an unfavorable mix of products sold.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $118.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $138.1 million for the same period in 2023. This decrease is primarily due to a decline in operating results.