Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)

NASDAQ: VRTX · Real-Time Price · USD
429.82
+4.82 (1.13%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
429.00
-0.82 (-0.19%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:19 PM EDT
Market Cap109.09B -13.7%
Revenue (ttm)12.22B +10.1%
Net Income4.34B
EPS16.86
Shares Out 253.81M
PE Ratio25.49
Forward PE21.93
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume953,323
Open422.37
Previous Close425.00
Day's Range421.11 - 431.94
52-Week Range362.50 - 507.92
Beta0.30
AnalystsBuy
Price Target541.22 (+25.92%)
Earnings DateMay 4, 2026

About VRTX

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biotechnology company in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers transformative medicines for people with serious diseases with a focus on specialty markets, such as cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease (SCD), transfusion dependent beta thalassemia (TDT), and acute pain. It markets TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO for people with CF with at least one F508del mutation for 2 years of age and older; ALYFTREK for the treatment for people with CF 6 years of age and older; SYMDEKO/SYMK... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 24, 1991
Employees 6,400
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VRTX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 28 analysts, the average rating for VRTX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $541.22, which is an increase of 25.92% from the latest price.

Price Target
$541.22
(25.92% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $615 from $607 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $615 from $607 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

2 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals announces Casgevy reimbursement agreement

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Incorporated announced that a reimbursement agreement was signed with the GKV-Spitzenverband for its CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited therapy, CASGEVY. This agreement secures sust...

2 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Announces CASGEVY® Reimbursement Agreement for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia in Germany

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today that a reimbursement agreement was signed with the GKV-Spitzenverband for its CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited therap...

3 days ago - Business Wire

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $616 from $612 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $616 from $612 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Q1 results were “uneventful” and FY26 guidance

4 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $543 from $541 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $543 from $541 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Shares have been weak

4 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $436 from $437 at Canaccord

Canaccord lowered the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $436 from $437 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm said they reported a slight top-line

4 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $572 from $577 at Bernstein

Bernstein lowered the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $572 from $577 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm notes revenue was in line while

Other symbols: SION
4 days ago - TheFly

Moderna updates on Cystic Fibrosis collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The company states: “Today, Vertex (VRTX) announced that it has decided to discontinue the Phase 1/2 study of the investigational inhaled CFTR mRNA candidate for cystic fibrosis, VX-522. Despite exten...

Other symbols: MRNA
5 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $2.99B, with strong growth in CF and new products like ALYFTREK, CASGEVY, and JOURNAVX. Robust R&D and commercial execution support 2026 guidance of $12.95–$13.1B revenue and over $500M from non-CF products.

5 days ago - Transcripts

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reports Q1 EPS $4.02, consensus $4.31

Reports Q1 revenue $2.99B, consensus $3.00B. “Vertex is off to a strong start in 2026, driven by leadership in cystic fibrosis; growth in sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, and acute

5 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals affirms FY26 revenue $12.95B-$13.1B, consensus $13.05B

16:02 EDT Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) affirms FY26 revenue $12.95B-$13.1B, consensus $13.05B

5 days ago - TheFly

Vertex tops profit estimates as sales of new cystic fibrosis drug surge

Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Monday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit, helped by a near eight-fold surge ​in sales of its new cystic fibrosis treatment.

5 days ago - Reuters

Vertex Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and reiterated its full year 2026 ...

5 days ago - Business Wire

Notable companies reporting after market close

Notable companies reporting after the market close, with earnings consensus, include Palantir (PLTR), consensus 28c… Progressive (PGR), consensus $3.75… Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), consensus $4.31…...

5 days ago - TheFly

Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, May 04, 2026

Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: ON Semiconductor (ON), Transocean (RIG), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Diamondback (FANG), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), Innovative Ind...

5 days ago - TipRanks

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target lowered to $437 from $441 at Canaccord

Canaccord lowered the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $437 from $441 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of Q1

9 days ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $612 from $596 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $612 from $596 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted models among its biopharma

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $543 from $541 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $543 from $541 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of the

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Vertex to Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 4th

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026, after the financial markets close. The company ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Vertex Announces US FDA Approval for Label Extensions of ALYFTREK® and TRIKAFTA®, Expanding Availability of These Medicines to ~95% of All People With CF in the United States

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded use of ALYFTREK® (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/i...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

TrumpRx lists many medicines at prices higher than paid in UK

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to make prescription drugs cheaper for Americans than anywhere in the world, but his TrumpRx.gov website is not delivering across the board lower prices than those ...

7 weeks ago - Reuters

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Transcript: Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Diversification beyond cystic fibrosis is driving growth, with strong launches in renal, hematology, and pain. Povetacicept phase III data showed best-in-class efficacy and safety, with regulatory submission imminent. JOURNAVX and ALYFTREK are fueling commercial momentum across multiple geographies.

2 months ago - Transcripts

This Pharmaceutical Stock Is Leading the S&P 500 Higher Tuesday, After 'Remarkable' Trial Results

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) shares are soaring after the company said it achieved "remarkable" results from a new clinical trial.

2 months ago - Investopedia

Vertex passes key test In quest to treat kidney diseases

Vertex Pharmaceuticals said its drug for a rare kidney condition succeeded in a Phase 3 trial. The drug, povetacicept, is a central piece of the company's plan to expand into kidney disease.

2 months ago - CNBC

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Transcript: Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026

Leadership outlined four strategic goals for 2026, including pipeline advancement and commercial diversification. POVI in IgAN delivered strong efficacy and safety data, with regulatory filing accelerated to this month. JOURNAVX and CASGEVY are positioned for multibillion-dollar growth, supported by robust clinical and real-world data.

2 months ago - Transcripts