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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$374.46 USD

374.46
2,792,694

+7.92 (2.16%)

Updated Aug 11, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $374.40 -0.06 (-0.02%) 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

Industry Rank:

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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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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -0.1%: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $230.84, marking a -0.1% move from the previous day.

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Will 2022 Be a Better Year for Biotech Than 2021? 3 Big Picks

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Bank of America Corp., Broadcom Inc., Royal Dutch Shell plc, Automatic Data Processing, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Top Analyst Reports for Bank of America, Broadcom & Royal Dutch Shell

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Vertex (VRTX) Kaftrio Gets Europe Nod for CF in Children

The European Commission approves Vertex's (VRTX) triple combination therapy, Kaftrio, in combination with Kalydeco for treating cystic fibrosis in children aged between six and 11 years.

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Is Vertex (VRTX) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think " Yes "

Vertex (VRTX) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $223.96 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.95% move from the prior day.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $221.86 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.3% move from the prior day.

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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $223.32 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.63% move from the prior day.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed the most recent trading day at $215.41, moving +0.41% from the previous trading session.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $209.24, marking a +0.52% move from the previous day.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Microsoft, NVIDIA, Medtronic, The Progressive and Vertex Pharma

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vertex Pharma, Amgen, Blueprint Medicines, Deciphera Pharma and CTI BioPharma

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Why Is Vertex (VRTX) Up 8.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

Vertex (VRTX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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Biotech Stock Roundup: VRTX, AMGN's Pipeline Updates, BPMC's Acquisition & More

Pipeline updates from Vertex (VRTX) and Amgen (AMGN) and other acquisition and regulatory updates have been the biotech sector's few key highlights during the past week.

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Vertex (VRTX) Up on Kidney Disease Drug's Success in Phase II

Vertex's (VRTX) APOL1 inhibitor, VX-147, led to a significant reduction in protein in urine in a phase II study in APOL1-mediated FSGS, a severe kidney disorder.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Just Reclaimed the 200-Day Moving Average

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Wall Street Analysts Think Vertex (VRTX) Could Surge 36%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

The mean of analysts' price targets for Vertex (VRTX) points to a 36.1% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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