Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)

NASDAQ: VRTX · Real-Time Price · USD
455.48
-1.88 (-0.41%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
455.97
+0.49 (0.11%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 7:46 PM EST
-0.41%
Market Cap 115.56B
Revenue (ttm) 11.72B
Net Income (ttm) 3.68B
Shares Out 253.72M
EPS (ttm) 14.22
PE Ratio 32.02
Forward PE 22.77
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 911,370
Open 457.78
Previous Close 457.36
Day's Range 454.46 - 462.00
52-Week Range 362.50 - 519.68
Beta 0.32
Analysts Buy
Price Target 494.65 (+8.6%)
Earnings Date Nov 3, 2025

About VRTX

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 com... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Jul 24, 1991
Employees 6,100
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol VRTX
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 26 analysts, the average rating for VRTX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $494.65, which is an increase of 8.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$494.65
(8.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

1 Reason I'll Never Sell Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock

Vertex Pharmaceuticals dominates the cystic fibrosis treatment market and recently has expanded into other therapeutic areas. The biotech predicts full-year 2025 revenue of as much as $12 billion.

1 day ago - The Motley Fool

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Presents at Citi Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Presents at Citi Annual Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

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Where Will Vertex Pharmaceuticals Be in 5 Years

Some things will remain the same for Vertex five years from now, including its dominance in treating cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the company will likely achieve success in several new markets beyon...

8 days ago - The Motley Fool

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Vertex to Participate in the Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference on December 3

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced management participation in Citi's 2025 Global Healthcare Conference. Charlie Wagner, Chief Operating and Fi...

16 days ago - Business Wire

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1 Incredible Reason to Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock in November

Vertex's core business continues to drive strong financial results. The biotech has an exciting late-stage pipeline that could make significant progress in the next few years.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ( VRTX) UBS Global Healthcare Conference 2025 November 11, 2025 10:15 AM EST Company Participants Reshma Kewalramani - CEO, President & Director Conference Call Pa...

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Discusses Updated Data for Pove in IgAN and pMN and Developments in Kidney Disease Portfolio Transcript

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ( VRTX) Discusses Updated Data for Pove in IgAN and pMN and Developments in Kidney Disease Portfolio November 8, 2025 8:00 PM EST Company Participants Susie Lisa -...

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Vertex Presents Updated Phase 1/2 Data From RUBY-3 Study That Continue to Demonstrate Best-in-Class Potential for Povetacicept in Adults with IgA Nephropathy and Primary Membranous Nephropathy at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced updated data for povetacicept (pove) in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and primary membranous nephropathy (pMN) from...

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ( VRTX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 3, 2025 4:30 PM EST Company Participants Susie Lisa - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Reshma Kewalramani - CEO, ...

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Vertex beats quarterly estimates on cystic fibrosis demand, new drugs

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported on Monday that it beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter results, driven by strong demand for its cystic fibrosis treatments and early contributions from newer me...

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Vertex Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and refined full year 2025 fin...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) will release earnings results for the first quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, Nov. 3.

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