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An update from Vertex Pharmaceuticals ( (VRTX) ) is now available.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported a 12% increase in total revenue for the second quarter of 2025, reaching $2.96 billion, driven by strong performance in cystic fibrosis therapies and new product launches. The company announced the planned retirement of Chief Scientific Officer David Altshuler in August 2026, with Mark Bunnage set to succeed him. Vertex reiterated its full-year financial guidance, highlighting continued growth in cystic fibrosis treatments and ongoing clinical advancements.
The most recent analyst rating on (VRTX) stock is a Sell with a $325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock, see the VRTX Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on VRTX Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VRTX is a Neutral.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ score is primarily driven by strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives like stock buybacks. However, challenges in profitability, cash flow, and increased expenses weigh on the score. The positive outlook from the earnings call and robust pipeline provide some optimism for future performance.
To see Spark’s full report on VRTX stock, click here.
More about Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines for serious diseases. It is renowned for its work in cystic fibrosis, with its CFTR modulators treating nearly 95% of patients in core markets. The company is also advancing therapies for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology.
Average Trading Volume: 1,520,414
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $118.7B
For an in-depth examination of VRTX stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.