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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

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505.38 -1.85

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

506.91

Max

527.69

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

68M

1.1B

Sales

347M

3.3B

P/E

Sector Avg

28.897

57.002

EPS

4.2

Profit margin

32.988

Employees

6,400

EBITDA

83M

1.4B

Recommendations

By TipRanks

Recommendations

Strong Buy

12 Months Forecast

+9.46% upside

Dividends

By Acuity

Next Earnings

2 Nov 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

11B

133B

Previous open

507.23

Previous close

505.38

News Sentiment

By Acuity

10%

90%

9 / 340 Healthcare

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Chart

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13 Aug 2026, 23:26 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are higher in after-market hours, following a modest decline earlier. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average.

12 Aug 2026, 19:42 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading lower today, pulling back from an earlier session high. No specific news has been identified to explain the decline.

11 Aug 2026, 19:36 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals gained today after Bank of America Merrill Lynch added it to the US 1 List, reflecting strong confidence in its future prospects.

10 Aug 2026, 20:02 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares rose following Sionna Therapeutics' trial failure, easing competitive pressure on Trikafta. BMO analyst noted this as a positive for Vertex's franchise.

7 Aug 2026, 19:51 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are higher as the Biotechnology sector strengthens. The company reported $3.33 billion in second-quarter revenue, driven by cystic fibrosis sales.

6 Aug 2026, 19:26 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading near unchanged levels with no specific news identified. The stock remains within a narrow range today.

5 Aug 2026, 19:16 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are higher as Barclays raises its price target to $617. Truist maintains a Buy rating and sets a target of $565.

4 Aug 2026, 20:05 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is rising today, buoyed by analyst upgrades and a strong Q2 revenue of $3.33 billion, with TD Cowen raising its target to $550.

3 Aug 2026, 23:26 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported second-quarter revenue of $3.33 billion, exceeding estimates. The company raised its full-year guidance to between $13.1 billion and $13.2 billion.

31 Jul 2026, 19:56 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading lower amid broader market trends, despite its $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals still pending closure.

30 Jul 2026, 23:26 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are lower in after-market hours, following a notable dip earlier in the session. No specific news was identified to explain the decline.

29 Jul 2026, 23:36 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc shares are higher in after-market trading, recovering from an earlier dip. The stock shows notable volatility within its recent trading range.

28 Jul 2026, 15:22 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. shares are higher as biotechnology stocks advance. This follows a recent trend of higher daily closes since Monday's close.

27 Jul 2026, 19:51 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is gaining modestly today amid broader market volatility and a significant decline in crude oil prices affecting overall sentiment.

24 Jul 2026, 13:46 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is experiencing modest gains amid broader market sentiment influenced by a drop in initial jobless claims to a near 54-year low.

22 Jul 2026, 20:06 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is lower amid market volatility and uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, reflecting a cumulative decline since Tuesday's close.

20 Jul 2026, 18:41 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are lower amid a broader decline in the Biotechnology sector. The company recently completed a $10 billion acquisition to enhance its portfolio.

17 Jul 2026, 18:56 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are declining amid broader market pressures from rising oil prices and inflation concerns linked to military actions in the Gulf region.

16 Jul 2026, 19:51 UTC

Biotechnology stocks are advancing, supporting Vertex Pharmaceuticals' upward movement. This marks a shift from the recent trend of higher daily closes.

15 Jul 2026, 18:36 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals agrees to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $85 per share. Shares are higher as analysts view the deal positively amid easing inflation pressures.

14 Jul 2026, 23:16 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc shares are trading lower in after-market hours, continuing a trend of six consecutive daily declines without any specific news to explain the movement.

13 Jul 2026, 19:06 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced an agreement to acquire Crinetics for $85 per share, valued at $10 billion, while shares are lower during Monday's session.

10 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is lower today amid significant declines in the Biotechnology sub-sector, marking a shift from recent higher daily closes.

9 Jul 2026, 23:16 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are lower in after-market trading, with no specific news identified to explain the movement amid broader market sentiment influenced by U.S.-Iran tensions.

8 Jul 2026, 23:46 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are higher in after-market trading, despite significant declines in European markets amid geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Iran.

7 Jul 2026, 19:36 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are lower today following its $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, despite analyst support and price target increases.

6 Jul 2026, 23:02 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares declined in after-market hours following its $10 billion acquisition of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals at $85 per share, expected to close in 2026.

2 Jul 2026, 20:03 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are higher following FDA approval for expanded use of CASGEVY, now available for children as young as 2 years old.

1 Jul 2026, 20:06 UTC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares are advancing, reflecting broader market trends. The stock remains above its 20-day moving average despite an earlier session pullback.

30 Jun 2026, 20:07 UTC

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading lower amid broader market pressures despite promising first-quarter results. Earlier in the session, shares briefly reached a high before declining.

Peer Comparison

Price change

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Forecast

Price Target

By TipRanks

9.46% upside

12 Months Forecast

Average 565.32 USD  9.46%

High 672 USD

Low 350 USD

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets forVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc - Dist in the last 3 months.

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Strong Buy

26 ratings

21

Buy

4

Hold

1

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

9 / 340 Healthcare

News Sentiment

Very Strong Bullish Evidence

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Below average

Financials

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Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing therapies for treating cystic fibrosis (CF). It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age or older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for people with CF for 6 years of age or older; ORKAMBI for CF patients 1 year or older; and KALYDECO for the treatment of patients with 1 year or older who have CF with ivacaftor. The company's pipeline includes VX-522, a CFTR mRNA therapeutic designed to treat the underlying cause of CF, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial; VX-548, a non-opioid medicine for the treatment of acute and neuropathic pain which is in Phase 3 clinical trial; Exa-cel, for the treatment of sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia which is in Phase 2/3 clinical trial. In addition, it provides inaxaplin for the treatment of APOL1-mediated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and co-morbidities, such as hypertension which is in single Phase 2/3; VX- 880 and VX-264, treatment for Type 1 Diabetes which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; VX-970, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of cancer; and VX-803 and VX-984 for treatment of cancer in Phase 1 clinical trial. Further, it sells the products to specialty pharmacy and specialty distributors in the United States, as well as retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. Additionally, the company has collaborations with CRISPR Therapeutics AG.; Moderna, Inc.; Entrada Therapeutics, Inc.; Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.; Mammoth Biosciences, Inc.; and Verve Therapeutics., as well as collaborations with Tevard Biosciences to develop novel tRNA-based therapies for duchenne muscular dystrophy. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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