Westport CFO William Larkin Steps Down, Elizabeth Owens Takes Over
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 26 2025
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CFO Resignation: Westport's CFO William Larkin has resigned effective immediately.
New Appointment: Elizabeth Owens has been appointed as the new CFO, succeeding Larkin.
Tenure of New CFO: Owens has been with Westport for 10 years and previously served as VP of finance and tax.
Advisory Role: Larkin will continue to serve in an advisory capacity until September 15.
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Analyst Views on WPRT
Wall Street analysts forecast WPRT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WPRT is 4.50 USD with a low forecast of 2.00 USD and a high forecast of 7.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 2.020
Low
2.00
Averages
4.50
High
7.00
Current: 2.020
Low
2.00
Averages
4.50
High
7.00
About WPRT
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. is a technology and innovation company connecting synergistic technologies to power a cleaner tomorrow. The Company designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems that enable the transition from traditional fuels to cleaner energy solutions. Its segments include High-Pressure Controls & Systems, Cespira, and Heavy-Duty OEM. The High-Pressure Controls & Systems business designs, develops, produces and sells components for transportation and industrial applications. The Cespira segment supplies systems, engineering services, and components, including Liquefied Natural Gas High Pressure Direct Injection (LNG HPDI) fuel system products, to engine manufacturers and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Heavy-Duty OEM segment provides transitional services. Its technologies support a range of clean fuels, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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