Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)
NASDAQ: VRTX · Real-Time Price · USD
499.17
+38.30 (8.31%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
500.94
+1.77 (0.35%)
Pre-market: Mar 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employees
Vertex Pharmaceuticals had 6,400 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees increased by 300 or 4.92% compared to the previous year.
Employees
6,400
Change (1Y)
300
Growth (1Y)
4.92%
Revenue / Employee
$1,875,203
Profits / Employee
$617,688
Market Cap
126.81B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 6,400 | 300 | 4.92% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 6,100 | 700 | 12.96% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 5,400 | 600 | 12.50% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 4,800 | 900 | 23.08% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 3,900 | 500 | 14.71% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3,400 | 400 | 13.33% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 3,000 | 500 | 20.00% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 2,500 | 200 | 8.70% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2,300 | 150 | 6.98% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 2,150 | 200 | 10.26% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1,950 | 120 | 6.56% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1,830 | 30 | 1.67% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1,800 | -400 | -18.18% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2,200 | 200 | 10.00% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 2,000 | 309 | 18.27% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1,691 | 259 | 18.09% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1,432 | 99 | 7.43% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1,333 | 183 | 15.91% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1,150 | 188 | 19.54% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 962 | 149 | 18.33% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 813 | 77 | 10.46% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 736 | 12 | 1.66% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 724 | -256 | -26.12% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 980 | -20 | -2.00% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 1,000 | 545 | 119.78% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 455 | 102 | 28.90% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 353 | 13 | 3.82% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 340 | 120 | 54.55% |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 220 | 42 | 23.60% |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 178 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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VRTX News
- 15 hours ago - This Pharmaceutical Stock Is Leading the S&P 500 Higher Tuesday, After 'Remarkable' Trial Results - Investopedia
- 15 hours ago - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Presents at Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026 Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 17 hours ago - Vertex passes key test In quest to treat kidney diseases - CNBC
- 1 day ago - Vertex's kidney disease drug meets main goal in late-stage trial - Reuters
- 1 day ago - Vertex Announces Positive Week 36 Interim Analysis Results for Primary and All Secondary Endpoints in the RAINIER Phase 3 Trial of Povetacicept in Adults With IgA Nephropathy - Business Wire
- 5 days ago - Vertex to Participate in Upcoming March Investor Conferences - Business Wire
- 5 days ago - Vertex to Present New Data on JOURNAVX® That Demonstrates Effective Pain Management Following Aesthetic and Reconstructive Procedures - Business Wire
- 7 days ago - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Presents at TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference Transcript - Seeking Alpha