Best WST Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.66% Premium
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. · WST · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 8, 2026
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Proprietary Products and Contract-Manufactured Products. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) reach up to 1.66% annualized yield (1.01% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View WST chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $260.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.07 | $2.50 | 0.96% | 49 | Open |
| $270.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.08 | $2.50 | 0.93% | 49 | Open |
| $340.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.47 | $5.65 | 1.66% | 40 | Open |
| $330.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.23 | $2.10 | 0.64% | 29 | Open |
| $195.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.03 | $1.70 | 0.87% | 27 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $340.00 | Oct 16 | 38 | -0.46 | $10.65 | 3.13% | 40 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST): $260.00 strike expiring Sep 18, 2026, 0.96% yield.
Short-term opportunities
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) is 82.4% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST): $195.00 at 0.87% yield.
How to use this page
- Review West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with WST pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.01% and peaks at 1.66%. Average implied volatility is 82.4% (peak 171.2%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?
The best cash-secured puts for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) reach up to 1.66% annualized yield (1.01% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST), key fundamentals include last price $340.99, P/E 43.9, market cap $23.9 Billion, Healthcare sector, WSO rating B+, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (82.4% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) cash-secured puts is 1.01%, with top contracts up to 1.66%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 82.4%, peak 171.2%).
Is West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.66%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) cash-secured puts?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) averages 82.4% IV (peak 171.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.