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CapEx

West Pharmaceutical Services CapEx decreased by 43.9% to $42.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 40.1%, from $71.30M to $42.70M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 3.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

High levels indicate aggressive growth or maintenance investment, while low levels may signal capital efficiency or underinvestment in infrastructure.

Detailed definition

Capital expenditures represent the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property,...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Capital Expenditures' or 'Purchases of Property, Plant, and Equipment' in the investing section of the cash flow statement.

Metric ID: anet_capital_expenditures

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$56.90M$65.30M$76.50M$65.80M$66.10M$57.80M$94.90M$82.10M$75.40M$95.80M$108.70M$90.60M$100.20M$81.30M$104.90M$71.30M$75.20M$63.30M$76.10M$42.70M
QoQ Change+14.8%+17.2%-14.0%+0.5%-12.6%+64.2%-13.5%-8.2%+27.1%+13.5%-16.7%+10.6%-18.9%+29.0%-32.0%+5.5%-15.8%+20.2%-43.9%
YoY Change+16.2%-11.5%+24.1%+24.8%+14.1%+65.7%+14.5%+10.4%+32.9%-15.1%-3.5%-21.3%-25.0%-22.1%-27.5%-40.1%
Range$42.70M$108.70M
CAGR-5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's capex?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported capex of $42.70M in Q1 2026.
How has West Pharmaceutical Services's capex changed year-over-year?
West Pharmaceutical Services's capex decreased by 40.1% year-over-year, from $71.30M to $42.70M.
What is the long-term trend for West Pharmaceutical Services's capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), West Pharmaceutical Services's capex has grown at a 3.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $253.40M to $285.90M.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining long-term physical assets.