WST Option Overview
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST) options traded 796 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 298, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 25.8%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $380.46, 6.9% below the $408.72 close.
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WST Options FAQ
How actively are WST options traded?
449 calls and 347 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 796 contracts in total. Open interest was 6.4K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 314 contracts per day. The WST option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is WST implied volatility high right now?
West Pharmaceutical Services IV rank is 3, so its 30-day implied volatility of 25.8% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 22.8% on Sep 18, 2026 to 139.6% on May 15, 2026. See the WST implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the WST put/call ratio?
The West Pharmaceutical Services put/call volume ratio was 0.77 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.75. The WST open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is WST max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for West Pharmaceutical Services options about one week from expiration was $380.46, 6.9% below the $408.72 close. The WST max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is WST's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 26.2%, options price a move of about ±$14.81 (±3.6%) over the next week, a range of roughly $393.91 to $423.53 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The WST expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.