Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)

NASDAQ: VRTX · Real-Time Price · USD
455.71
+3.67 (0.81%)
At close: Dec 15, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
456.00
+0.29 (0.06%)
After-hours: Dec 15, 2025, 7:51 PM EST
0.81%
Market Cap115.62B
Revenue (ttm)11.72B
Net Income (ttm)3.68B
Shares Out 253.72M
EPS (ttm)14.22
PE Ratio32.04
Forward PE22.71
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume1,337,281
Open454.28
Previous Close452.04
Day's Range449.48 - 456.46
52-Week Range362.50 - 519.68
Beta0.32
AnalystsBuy
Price Target494.64 (+8.54%)
Earnings DateNov 3, 2025

About VRTX

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 and older; ALYFTREK for the treatment for people with CF 6 years of age and older; SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI for treatment of patients with CF 6 years of age and older; ORKAMBI for CF patients 1 year or older; and KALYDECO for the treatment of patients with 1 month or older who have CF with ivacaftor. The com... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 24, 1991
Employees 6,100
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VRTX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 25 analysts, the average rating for VRTX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $494.64, which is an increase of 8.54% from the latest price.

Price Target
$494.64
(8.54% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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