Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX)

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Currency in USD
440.87
-7.53(-1.68%)
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After Hours
442.40+1.53(+0.35%)
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Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
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Fair Value
Day's Range
436.81451.81
52 wk Range
377.85519.88
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
448.4
Open
451.26
Day's Range
436.81-451.81
52 wk Range
377.85-519.88
Volume
2.17M
Average Volume (3m)
1.72M
1-Year Change
-5.94%
Book Value / Share
64.24
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499.87
Upside
+13.38%
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Net income is expected to grow this year

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc News & Analysis

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Company Profile

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 company also develops CASGEVY for the treatment of sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia; JOURNAVX for the treatment of acute pain in adults; VX-522, a CFTR mRNA therapeutic designed to treat the underlying cause of CF, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; inaxaplin for the treatment of APOL1-mediated kidney disease which is in single Phase 2; VX-880 and VX-264, treatment for Type 1 Diabetes; VX-670 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1; and VX-407, a small molecule corrector for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Further, it sells the products to specialty pharmacy and specialty distributors in the United States, as well as retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics. Additionally, the company has collaborations with CRISPR Therapeutics AG.; Moderna, Inc.; and Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Employees
6100

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc SWOT Analysis


CF Market Leade
Vertex dominates cystic fibrosis treatment, expanding its addressable market to 94,000 patients and launching ALYFTREK, driving continued revenue growth
Diversification Drive
Explore Vertex's pipeline beyond CF, including Journavx for pain management and promising candidates in diabetes, kidney diseases, and gene therapy
Financial Strength
Learn about Vertex's solid financial performance, with analysts projecting 2025 EPS between $18.21 and $18.28 and revenue guidance of $11.85-$12.0 billion
Market Valuation
Delve into Vertex's market position, trading at 27x earnings with an average analyst price target of $514, reflecting expectations for growth beyond CF
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Vertex missed Q1 2025 forecasts: EPS $4.06 vs $4.26 expected, revenue $2.77B vs $2.86B expected; stock fell 3% after hours
  • U.S. revenue grew 9%, ex-U.S. declined 5%; company raised 2025 revenue guidance to $11.85-$12B, indicating 8% growth at midpoint
  • New product launches, including Gernavix, highlight ongoing innovation; CEO emphasized reaching more patients with more products
  • Despite miss, Vertex maintains strong financials with $11.4B cash/investments and 2.69 current ratio; stock up 24.45% YTD
  • Analysts focused on Aliftrex and Casgevy launch progress, Gernavix adoption; executives reported positive uptake and expanding centers
Last Updated: 05/06/2025, 05:44 AM
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Metrics to compare
VRTX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−114.5x−1.5x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.92−0.040.00
Price/Book
6.9x1.7x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
10.2x0.2x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.2%297.4%52.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

17 Buy
14 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
33 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 499.87
(+13.38% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2025
EPS / Forecast
4.06 / 4.26
Revenue / Forecast
2.77B / 2.86B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

VRTX Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Vertex (VRTX) Stock Price Today?

The Vertex stock price today is 440.87

What Stock Exchange Does Vertex Trade On?

Vertex is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Vertex?

The stock symbol for Vertex is "VRTX."

What Is the Vertex Market Cap?

As of today, Vertex market cap is 113.21B.

What Is Vertex's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Vertex EPS (TTM) is -3.84.

When Is the Next Vertex Earnings Date?

Vertex will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is VRTX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Vertex Stock Split?

Vertex has split 1 times.
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