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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)
NASDAQ:VRTX
VRTX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$377.85 - $519.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume295.43K
Average Volume (3M)1.38M
Market Cap
$129.22B
Enterprise Value$100.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.57B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
4.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.20
Shares Outstanding256,789,860
10 Day Avg. Volume1,455,464
30 Day Avg. Volume1,379,190
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)11.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)55.30
P/FCF Ratio54.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.78
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda206.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$498.23Price Target Upside-2.64% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering26
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals News
PremiumMarket News
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial AssistanceVertex has robust patient assistance programs to ensure cost is not a barrier to patient access.
Financial PerformanceVertex reported 4Q24 results with revenue of $2.9B, exceeding consensus of $2.78B, and non-GAAP EPS of $3.98, vs. $3.57 consensus.
Insurance CoverageOptum Rx has added Journavx to its standard commercial formularies, indicating broad coverage without prior authorizations or step therapies required.
Bears Say
Drug CostJournavx has been designated as a 'Tier 3' drug, which is associated with higher out-of-pocket costs.
Investor ExpectationsInvestor expectations for the Phase III DPN pain study are predicted to decrease, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Pharmacy UptakeOnly one pharmacy has dispensed Journavx so far, indicating minimal uptake.
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Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
36.84% Mutual Funds
30.60% Other Institutional Investors
7.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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VRTX FAQ
What was Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals lowest stock price was $377.85 and its highest was $519.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s market cap?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s market cap is $129.22B.
When is Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 35 days.
How were Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s earnings last quarter?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2025. The company reported $3.98 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.016 by -$0.036.
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Vertex Pharmaceuticals pay dividends?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s EPS estimate is 4.27.
How many shares outstanding does Vertex Pharmaceuticals have?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has 256,789,860 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported an EPS of $3.98 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $4.016. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.138%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VRTX
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$498.23 (-2.64% Downside)
$498.23 (-2.64% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VRTX Sentiment 96%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 230.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biotechnology company, engages in developing and commercializing therapies for treating cystic fibrosis. The company markets SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI, ORKAMBI, and KALYDECO to treat patients with cystic fibrosis who have specific mutations in their cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene; and TRIKAFTA for the treatment of patients with CF 6 years of age or older who have at least one F508del mutation. Its pipeline includes VX-864 for the treatment of AAT deficiency, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial; VX-147 for the treatment of APOL1-mediated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, and other serious kidney diseases which is in Phase 2 clinical trial; VX- 880, treatment for Type 1 Diabetes which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trial; VX-548, a NaV1.8 inhibitor for treatments of acute, neuropathic, musculoskeletal pain which is in Phase 2 clinical trial; and CTX001 for the treatment severe SCD and TDT which is in Phase 3 clinical trial. The company sells its products primarily to specialty pharmacy and specialty distributors in the United States, as well as specialty distributors and retail chains, and hospitals and clinics internationally. It has collaborations with Affinia Therapeutics, Inc.; Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.; CRISPR Therapeutics AG.; Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.; Mammoth Biosciences, Inc.; Moderna, Inc.; Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc.; and Skyhawk Therapeutics, Inc.; as well as Ribometrix, Inc.; Genomics plc; Merck KGaA; Darmstadt, Germany, and X-Chem, Inc. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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VRTX Company Deck
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VRTX Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong revenue growth and successful product launches, signaling a positive momentum for Vertex's commercial and R&D efforts. However, the call also acknowledged challenges such as IP violations in Russia and increased operating expenses affecting profitability.Read More>---
VRTX Revenue Breakdown
60.66% U.S.
39.34% Europe
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VRTX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$498.23
▼(-2.64% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering VRTX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/16 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+22.93%
reiterated a buy rating last month
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