Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)

NASDAQ: VRTX · Real-Time Price · USD
389.47
-3.32 (-0.85%)
Aug 18, 2025, 3:30 PM - Market open
-0.85%
Market Cap99.83B
Revenue (ttm)11.42B
Net Income (ttm)3.64B
Shares Out 256.39M
EPS (ttm)14.07
PE Ratio27.67
Forward PE20.02
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume838,059
Open392.80
Previous Close392.79
Day's Range389.84 - 395.61
52-Week Range362.50 - 519.88
Beta0.44
AnalystsBuy
Price Target496.76 (+27.58%)
Earnings DateAug 4, 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 24 analysts, the average rating for VRTX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $496.76, which is an increase of 27.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$496.76
(27.58% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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6 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Vertex Pharmaceuticals: The Stock Hasn't Dropped Enough Yet

A 20% drop in Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock price since I wrote last month was the impetus to make a re-assessment. But the rating has remained unchanged at Hold. This is despite significantly improve...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Is A Strong Buy After The Recent Pullback (Upgrade)

The recent Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock drop after VX-993 trial results is overblown; the pain franchise remains robust with multiple promising avenues and ongoing trials. Vertex's CF fra...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Weakness In Vertex Stock Seen As Buying Opportunity

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. VRTX stock is falling on Tuesday after the company's pain data overshadowed strong second-quarter earnings.

13 days ago - Benzinga

These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Vertex Pharmaceuticals After Q2 Results

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc VRTX reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter after the market close on Monday.

13 days ago - Benzinga

Vertex Pharmaceutical Stock Dives as Firm to Stop Developing Acute Pain Drug

Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) sank 15% Tuesday, a day after the drugmaker announced a study showed its experimental pain medicine was not successful, and it would no longer move forward with...

13 days ago - Investopedia

Inspire Medical Systems, Ichor Holdings, Vertex Pharmaceuticals And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

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13 days ago - Benzinga

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 4, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Charles F. Wagner - Executive VP, COO & CFO Duncan McKechnie - Corpor...

13 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Vertex tops estimates on cystic fibrosis treatment strength, new products

Vertex Pharmaceuticals beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly results on Monday, helped by demand for its new cystic fibrosis drug and product launches.

13 days ago - Reuters

Vertex Stock Falls After Pain-Drug Setback, Despite Stronger Earnings

The biotechnology company's stock fell in post-market trading, after saying it would not progress a next-generation pain treatment into advanced testing.

13 days ago - WSJ

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reports earnings, beating EPS, revenue estimates

CNBC's Angelica Peebles reports on Vertex Pharmaceuticals latest earnings report, including announcements that its CSO plans to retire August 2026.

13 days ago - CNBC Television

Vertex to stop developing new painkiller as solo treatment after mid-stage study setback

Vertex Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it will not continue development of its experimental non-opioid painkiller as a solo treatment after it failed to meet the main goal of a mid-stage trial.

13 days ago - Reuters

Vertex Announces Results from Phase 2 Study of VX-993 for the Treatment of Acute Pain

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced topline results from its recently completed Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-rangi...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Vertex Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and reiterated full year 2025 fina...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Likely To Report Q2 Profit; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated VRTX will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, Aug. 4.

14 days ago - Benzinga

How Will VRTX Stock React To Its Upcoming Earnings?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) is set to release its earnings on Monday, August 4, 2025. Over the last five years, Vertex's stock has displayed a trend of positive one-day returns in 58% of case...

16 days ago - Forbes

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Vertex Announces Broad Reimbursement Agreement With NHS England for ALYFTREK® (Deutivacaftor/Tezacaftor/Vanzacaftor) an Innovative Once-Daily CFTR Modulator for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today that it has reached a broad reimbursement agreement with NHS England for Vertex's cystic fibrosis (CF) medic...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Vertex Named a Premier, Inc. Breakthroughs Innovation Celebration Winner for JOURNAVX™, a First-in-Class Non-Opioid Treatment for Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that it has been named a 2025 Breakthroughs Innovation Celebration winner by Premier, Inc., a leading health...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Vertex: Latest Casgevy Data Highlights Efficacy Amid Slow Commercial Launch

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated remains a Buy: its cystic fibrosis franchise ensures robust revenue for a decade, and its pipeline offers multiple long-term growth drivers. Casgevy's long-term dat...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Vertex to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 4th

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, August 4, 2025 after the financial markets close. The compa...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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5 weeks ago - CNBC

Vertex's next-generation cystic fibrosis drug gets EU approval

Vertex said on Tuesday that its next-generation drug, Alyftrek, gained European Commission approval for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

6 weeks ago - Reuters