Verona Pharma plc (VRNA)

Oct 7, 2025 - VRNA was delisted (reason: acquired by MRK)
106.91
+0.12 (0.11%)
Inactive · Last trade price on Oct 6, 2025
Market Cap9.21B +278.2%
Revenue (ttm)221.67M
Net Income-81.19M
EPS-1.03
Shares Out 86.19M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume1,871,959
Open106.85
Previous Close106.79
Day's Range106.81 - 106.93
52-Week Range31.09 - 106.94
Beta0.05
AnalystsBuy
Price Target114.10 (+6.73%)
Earnings DateNov 3, 2025

About VRNA

Verona Pharma plc, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of respiratory diseases with unmet medical needs. The company offers Ohtuvayre, a dual inhibitor of the phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3 and PDE4 enzymes that combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as cystic fibrosis and asthma. Verona Pharma plc was formerly known as Isis Resources plc and changed its name to Verona Pharm... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Apr 27, 2017
Employees 209
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VRNA
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Analyst Summary

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for VRNA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $114.1, which is an increase of 6.73% from the latest price.

Price Target
$114.1
(6.73% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy

News

Acquisition of Verona by MSD Approved by the High Court of Justice of England and Wales

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, which entered into a defini...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Shareholders of Verona Pharma Approve Proposed Acquisition by Merck

LONDON, U.K., and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, which entered into ...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma to Present Additional Analyses of the Phase 3 ENHANCE Studies in COPD at ERS International Congress 2025

Posters support Ohtuvayre ® (ensifentrine) as a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of PDE3 and PDE4 for a broad COPD population

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

VERONA PHARMA INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Verona Pharma plc - VRNA

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Veron...

Other symbols: MRK
9 months ago - Business Wire

Major deals involving U.S. drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Merck is acquiring UK-based Verona Pharma for about $10 billion, as part of the U.S. drugmaker's strategy to diversify beyond its blockbuster cancer treatment Keytruda.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Reuters

Merck to Buy Verona Pharma for Around $10 Billion

Merck agreed to buy respiratory drugmaker Verona Pharma for about $10 billion as it tries to make up for huge expected patent losses. Sales could fall by $18 billion over the next five years.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Two big reasons why buying Verona was crucial for Merck

Verona Pharma Plc (NASDAQ: VRNA) rallied about 20% on Wednesday after Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) said it will buy the UK-based biotech firm known for its COPD drug Ohtuvayre. The $10 billion all-cash ...

10 months ago - Invezz

Merck has struck a roughly $10 billion deal to buy Verona Pharma

The move bolsters Merck's lineup as it braces for the 2028 loss of patent exclusivity for blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - WSJ

Verona Pharma shares jump with Merck set to acquire company in $10 billion deal

Merck announced Wednesday it will acquire UK-based Verona Pharma for approximately $10 billion, deepening its commitment to respiratory treatments as the company prepares for a revenue gap following t...

10 months ago - Invezz

Merck dives into COPD treatments with $10 billion purchase of Verona Pharma

Verona Pharma's stock soars toward a record after $10 billion buyout deal with Merck.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Market Watch

Verona Pharma Stock Jumps 21%. It's Being Bought for $10 Billion by Merck.

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Barrons

Merck to Buy Verona Pharma in $10 Billion Deal

Merck has struck a roughly $10 billion deal to buy Verona Pharma, bolstering its lineup as it braces for the 2028 loss of patent exclusivity for the blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - WSJ

Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion

Merck will buy UK-based Verona Pharma for about $10 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, strengthening the U.S. firm's presence in respiratory treatments as it readies for the patent expiry of it...

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Reuters

Merck to Acquire Verona Pharma, Expanding its Portfolio to Include Ohtuvayre® (ensifentrine), a First-In-Class COPD Maintenance Treatment for Adults and Expected to Drive Growth into the Next Decade

RAHWAY, N.J. & RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma”), a biopharmaceutical comp...

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Business Wire

Merck nears $10 billion deal for respiratory drugmaker Verona, FT reports

Merck is nearing a roughly $10 billion deal to buy lung disease-focused biotech Verona Pharma, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Other symbols: MRK
10 months ago - Reuters

Mizuho's Jared Holz details potential biotech, pharma acquisitions

Mizuho's Jared Holz joins the 'Fast Money' team to discuss the potential impact of expiring patents within the biotech and pharmaceuticals industries.

Other symbols: INSMLEGN
11 months ago - CNBC Television

Verona Pharma Announces June 2025 Investor Conference Participation

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that senior management will participate in fireside chats at th...

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma to Present Seven Analyses of the Phase 3 ENHANCE Studies in COPD at ATS 2025

Analyses support Ohtuvayre® (ensifentrine) as a first-in-class selective dualinhibitor of PDE3 and PDE4 for a broad COPD population

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Total net revenue of $76.3 million from Q1 2025 driven by Ohtuvayre ® net sales of $71.3 million (+95% vs Q4 2024)

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Announces Amended Strategic Financing with Oaktree and OMERS

RIPSA interests repurchased Term loan facility increased to $450 million with more favorable terms Access to up to an additional $200 million LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Ohtuvayre TM (ensifentrine) recorded net product sales of $36.6 million in Q4 and $42.3 million in 2024

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Announces March 2025 Investor Conference Participation

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that senior management will present a company overview at the ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that it will report its financial results for the fourth quart...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Reports Strong Ohtuvayre™ Launch and Provides Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights

Approximately $36 million and $42 million net product sales of Ohtuvayre for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, respectively

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Verona Pharma Announces December 2024 Investor Conference Participation

LONDON and RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verona Pharma plc (Nasdaq: VRNA) (“Verona Pharma” or the “Company”) announces that senior management will present a company overview at the ...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire