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NASDAQ:VRTX

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$334.11
+1.53 (+0.46%)
(As of 06/9/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$328.61
$335.00
50-Day Range
$314.42
$350.40
52-Week Range
$243.17
$354.46
Volume
1.07 million shs
Average Volume
1.35 million shs
Market Capitalization
$86.05 billion
P/E Ratio
26.60
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$354.22

Vertex Pharmaceuticals MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.0% Upside
$354.22 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.26% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-3.12
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.78mentions of Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the last 14 days
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$19.06 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
7.74%
From $13.05 to $14.06 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.44 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

154th out of 987 stocks

Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry

65th out of 481 stocks


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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) Stock

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biotechnology company, which engages in the business of discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing small molecule drugs for patients with serious diseases. The firm focuses on development and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, infectious diseases including viral infections such as influenza and bacterial infections, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and neurological disorders including pain and multiple sclerosis. The company was founded by Joshua S. Boger in 1989 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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VRTX Stock News Headlines

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VRTX Price History

VRTX Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/01/2023
Today
6/10/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-Industry
Biotechnology
Sector
Medical
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:VRTX
CUSIP
92532F10
Employees
4,800
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$354.22
High Stock Price Forecast
$456.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$285.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.63
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.32 billion
Pretax Margin
45.28%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.93 billion
Cash Flow
$14.06 per share
Book Value
$54.20 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
256,522,000
Market Cap
$86.05 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.50

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Key Executives

  • Reshma KewalramaniReshma Kewalramani
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Stuart A. ArbuckleStuart A. Arbuckle
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Charles F. WagnerCharles F. Wagner
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • David Matthew Altshuler
    Chief Scientific Officer & EVP-Global Research
  • Mark Bunnage
    Senior Vice President & Head-Research













VRTX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock right now?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VRTX shares.
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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock price forecast for 2023?

16 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock. Their VRTX share price forecasts range from $285.00 to $456.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $354.22 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have VRTX shares performed in 2023?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock was trading at $288.78 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VRTX shares have increased by 15.7% and is now trading at $334.11.
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When is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
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How were Vertex Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 1st. The pharmaceutical company reported $3.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.51 by $0.54. The pharmaceutical company had revenue of $2.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.34 billion. Vertex Pharmaceuticals had a net margin of 35.40% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.06%. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's revenue for the quarter was up 13.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.16 EPS.
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What guidance has Vertex Pharmaceuticals issued on next quarter's earnings?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.55 billion-$9.70 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.71 billion.

What is Reshma Kewalramani's approval rating as Vertex Pharmaceuticals' CEO?

31 employees have rated Vertex Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer Reshma Kewalramani on Glassdoor.com. Reshma Kewalramani has an approval rating of 76% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vertex Pharmaceuticals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vertex Pharmaceuticals investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (SBS), Alibaba Group (BABA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Micron Technology (MU), Salesforce (CRM), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC) and PayPal (PYPL).

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VRTX."

Who are Vertex Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (9.28%), FMR LLC (6.32%), State Street Corp (4.74%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.92%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.56%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Amit Sachdev, Bastiano Sanna, Bruce I Sachs, Charles F Wagner Jr, David Altshuler, Jeffrey M Leiden, Joy Liu, Kristen Ambrose, Lloyd Carney, Margaret G Mcglynn, Michael Parini, Ourania Tatsis, Paul M Silva, Reshma Kewalramani, Sangeeta N Bhatia, Sangeeta N Bhatia, Stuart A Arbuckle and Yuchun Lee.
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How do I buy shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Shares of VRTX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?

One share of VRTX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $334.11.

How much money does Vertex Pharmaceuticals make?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) has a market capitalization of $86.05 billion and generates $8.93 billion in revenue each year. The pharmaceutical company earns $3.32 billion in net income (profit) each year or $12.56 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Vertex Pharmaceuticals have?

The company employs 4,800 workers across the globe.

Does Vertex Pharmaceuticals have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Aurora Biosciences Corporation, Exonics Therapeutics, Semma Therapeutics, The Vertex Foundation Inc., Torreyana Insurance Company Inc., V2X, Vertex Farmaceutica do Brasil LTDA, Vertex Holdings Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty. Ltd., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (CH) GmbH, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Incorporated, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cayman 509) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cayman 765) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cayman 787) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cayman III) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cayman) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Czech Republic) s.r.o, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Delaware) LLC, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Distribution) Incorporated, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (France) SAS, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Germany) GmbH, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Italy) S.r.L., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Netherlands) B.V., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Poland) sp. z.o.o, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Portugal), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Puerto Rico) LLC, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (San Diego) LLC, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Spain) S.L., Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Sweden) AB, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Limited, Vertex Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Single Member Societe Anonyme, and Vertex Securities Corporation.
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How can I contact Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 50 NORTHERN AVENUE, BOSTON MA, 02210. The official website for the company is www.vrtx.com. The pharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at (617) 341-6100, via email at investorinfo@vrtx.com, or via fax at 617-576-2109.

This page (NASDAQ:VRTX) was last updated on 6/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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