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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$366.54 USD

366.54
3,679,810

-9.09 (-2.42%)

Updated Aug 8, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $367.48 +0.94 (0.26%) 7:58 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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D Value F Growth A Momentum D VGM

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Bottom 40% (147 out of 244)

Industry: Medical - Biomedical and Genetics

Zacks News

The company’s main area of focus is cystic fibrosis (CF). The company’s lead marketed products are Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), Symdeko/Symkevi (tezacaftor in combination with ivacaftor), Orkambi (lumacaftor in combination with ivacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor), which are collectively approved to treat the majority of the people with CF in North America, Europe and Australia. Trikafta, Vertex’s triple combination regimen, was approved by the FDA in October 2019 for the treatment of CF in people aged 12 years and older who have at least one F508del mutation. Kaftrio (brand name of Trikafta in EU) was approved in the European Union in August 2020. It is also being evaluated in younger patients in the United States. With approval of Trikafta, Vertex can address a significantly larger CF patient population — almost 90% of patients with CF — in the future. Meanwhile, Vertex is pursuing genetic therapies to address the remaining 10% of CF patients. While CF remains the main area of focus, Vertex is also developing treatments for sickle cell disease, thalassemia and pain management.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Vertex (VRTX): Should You Buy?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reachead $439.70 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.09% change compared to its last close.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) concluded the recent trading session at $433.76, signifying a -0.85% move from its prior day's close.

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Vertex (VRTX), CRSP's Casgevy Gets FDA Nod for Thalassemia

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

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What Makes Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

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Will Vertex (VRTX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -0.05%: What You Should Know

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) concluded the recent trading session at $410.71, signifying a -0.05% move from its prior day's close.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $409.27, indicating a +0.3% shift from the previous trading day.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -0.72%: What You Should Know

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Vertex (VRTX), CRISPR Get Positive CHMP Opinion for Gene-Therapy

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

The latest trading day saw Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) settling at $406.60, representing a +0.38% change from its previous close.

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