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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
(NASDAQ:VRTX)
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
$599.00
▲(35.77% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
VRTX scores well primarily due to strong financial performance (high margins, low leverage, and solid cash generation) and a constructive earnings outlook with reiterated guidance and meaningful pipeline/regulatory progress. The score is tempered by mixed/weakening technical momentum (negative MACD) and only moderate valuation support given the ~27.5 P/E and no dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Durable CF franchise and label expansion
Expanded labels meaningfully increase the addressable CF patient base and underpin recurring prescription revenue. Broad eligibility and high patient retention for chronic CF therapies create a predictable, long-duration revenue stream that supports investment and planning over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Profitability and cash-flow volatility
A prior large swing into negative operating and free cash flow evidences operational sensitivity to program timing and launches. Even with recovery, this volatility raises the risk that cadence of clinical events or launch dynamics could strain resources or capital allocation flexibility over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Durable CF franchise and label expansion
Expanded labels meaningfully increase the addressable CF patient base and underpin recurring prescription revenue. Broad eligibility and high patient retention for chronic CF therapies create a predictable, long-duration revenue stream that supports investment and planning over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Geography
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Market Cap
$134.02B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.0
Beta (1Y)0.50
Revenue Growth11.75%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees6,100
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.01
Shares Outstanding253,805,420
10 Day Avg. Volume1,429,773
30 Day Avg. Volume1,355,505
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)6.21
Price to Sales (P/S)9.60
P/FCF Ratio36.30
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.84
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.69
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$562.95Price Target Upside27.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering24
EPS Forecast (FY)19.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.04B
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a leading biotechnology firm primarily focused on the discovery, advancement, and marketing of innovative treatments, particularly for cystic fibrosis (CF). The company offers a range of approved medications ...
How the Company Makes Money
Vertex primarily makes money by selling its approved prescription medicines, with the largest revenue contribution coming from its cystic fibrosis (CF) franchise. Revenue is recognized from product sales to a network of wholesalers, specialty dist...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive, execution-focused tone: strong top-line results (8% revenue growth to $2.99B), major commercial milestones (AlifTrack >$1B cumulative revenue, >1M Gernavix prescriptions, >500 KASJEVY patients initiated), and a standout Phase III interim win for povitacicept in IgAN with rapid BLA submission. At the same time, the company disclosed a program discontinuation (VX-522) due to tolerability, increased SG&A (30% YoY) tied to commercialization investments, and several important longer-term readouts (eGFR for renal programs, enaxaplin and AMPLITUDE results) remain pending. The positives — strong revenue and multiple high-impact pipeline/regulatory achievements — outweigh the challenges and near-term variability risks.Positive Updates
Strong Q1 Revenue Growth
Total product revenue of $2.99 billion in Q1 2026, up 8% year-over-year; non-GAAP operating income of $1.31 billion (vs. $1.18 billion prior year); non-GAAP net income of $1.1 billion and EPS of $4.47 (up from $4.06).
Negative Updates
Discontinuation of VX-522 mRNA Program
Vertex discontinued the VX-522 mRNA program for people who produce no CFTR protein due to unresolved tolerability issues (lung inflammation likely related to LNP delivery). Early termination prevents assessment of efficacy and full safety; company will close out the study.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Q1 Revenue Growth
Total product revenue of $2.99 billion in Q1 2026, up 8% year-over-year; non-GAAP operating income of $1.31 billion (vs. $1.18 billion prior year); non-GAAP net income of $1.1 billion and EPS of $4.47 (up from $4.06).
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Company Guidance
Vertex reiterated 2026 guidance for total revenue of $12.95–$13.10 billion (growth of 8–9%), including an expectation of $500 million-plus from non‑CF products, with full‑year gross margin forecast just under 86%. Management reiterated combined non‑GAAP operating expenses of $5.65–$5.75 billion and a non‑GAAP effective tax rate of 19.5%–20.5% (Q1 non‑GAAP ETR was 19.6%), and said guidance reflects expected foreign‑exchange impacts net of hedging. They expect Gernavix prescriptions to more than triple in 2026 (base ~550k in 2025) with gross‑to‑net normalizing in H2, and highlighted strong visibility to the $500M+ non‑CF goal driven by growing KASJEVY and GERNAVICS contributions (Q1 KASJEVY $43M; GERNAVICS $29M). The company ended Q1 with $13.0 billion in cash and investments and deployed ~$344 million to repurchase ~741k shares, while reiterating a capital focus on innovation and commercial investment.Vertex Pharmaceuticals Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
83
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.26B | 12.07B | 11.02B | 9.87B | 8.93B | 7.57B |
| Gross Profit | 10.57B | 10.27B | 9.49B | 8.61B | 7.85B | 6.67B |
| EBITDA | 5.39B | 4.86B | 486.30M | 4.61B | 4.44B | 2.92B |
| Net Income | 4.34B | 3.95B | -535.60M | 3.62B | 3.32B | 2.34B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 26.48B | 26.14B | 22.53B | 22.73B | 18.15B | 13.43B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.25B | 6.61B | 6.12B | 11.22B | 10.78B | 7.52B |
| Total Debt | 1.99B | 3.88B | 1.75B | 808.40M | 899.70M | 967.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.12B | 7.48B | 6.12B | 5.15B | 4.24B | 3.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 19.36B | 18.67B | 16.41B | 17.58B | 13.91B | 10.10B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.71B | 3.19B | -790.30M | 3.28B | 3.93B | 2.41B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.24B | 3.63B | -492.60M | 3.54B | 4.13B | 2.64B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.32B | -945.40M | -3.77B | -3.14B | -321.10M | -340.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.12B | -2.26B | -1.49B | -562.20M | -67.70M | -1.48B |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
Positive
441.20
Price Trends
446.92
Positive
453.57
Positive
443.88
Positive
Market Momentum
17.70
Negative
81.04
Negative
91.62
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VRTX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 441.2 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 466.08, below the 50-day MA of 446.92, and below the 200-day MA of 443.88, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 17.70 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 81.04 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 91.62 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for VRTX.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Risk Analysis
Vertex Pharmaceuticals disclosed 50 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $23.35B | 16.01 | 29.31% | ― | 21.48% | 1853.63% | |
77 Outperform | $134.02B | 31.04 | 23.93% | ― | 11.75% | ― | |
76 Outperform | $58.83B | 52.81 | 16.82% | ― | 90.23% | 51.88% | |
74 Outperform | $68.59B | 15.38 | 14.32% | 0.45% | 5.92% | 1.85% | |
68 Neutral | $41.76B | 71.74 | 98.29% | ― | 82.57% | ― | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
51 Neutral | $22.98B | ― | -6.67% | ― | 10.01% | -71.78% |
* Healthcare Sector Average
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Vertex Shareholders Endorse Board, Governance and Equity Plan
Positive
May 13, 2026
At its annual meeting held on May 13, 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ shareholders elected ten directors, including CEO Reshma Kewalramani and Executive Chairman Jeffrey Leiden, to serve on the board until the 2027 annual meeting, reinforcing ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Vertex Director Upadhyay to Step Down Amid CFO Move
Neutral
Apr 29, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals said director Suketu Upadhyay informed its board that he would not stand for re‑election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, as he has been named the forthcoming chief financial officer of In...
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