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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

Zacks Rank:

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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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C Value A Growth A Momentum A 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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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights T-Mobile, Toyota Motor, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, BK Technologies and Servotronics

T-Mobile, Toyota Motor, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, BK Technologies and Servotronics are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) stood at $408.18, denoting a +0.72% change from the preceding trading day.

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Top Stock Reports for T-Mobile, Toyota Motor & Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX), as well as two micro-cap stocks BK Technologies Corporation (BKTI) and Servotronics, Inc. (SVT).

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Should You Invest in the VanEck Biotech ETF (BBH)?

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Vertex Secures FDA Approval for New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Alyftrek

The FDA's nod is based on late-stage data, which show that treatment with VRTX's Alyftrek enhances patient benefit compared to the blockbuster drug Trikafta.

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VRTX Down as Non-Opioid Drug Shows Similar Pain Reduction as Placebo

Vertex announces data from a phase II study evaluating its NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, suzetrigine, for treating painful lumbosacral radiculopathy. Shares down.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Vertex (VRTX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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4 Big Drug Stocks That May Continue to Outperform in 2025

Gilead, Eli Lilly, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and AbbVie have outperformed the industry this year and are likely to see continued momentum in 2025.

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Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Outpaced the Stock Market Today

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $468.09 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.94% move from the prior day.

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BMY vs. VRTX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

BMY vs. VRTX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $469.29, indicating a -0.99% shift from the previous trading day.

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Is iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) a Strong ETF Right Now?

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Why Is Vertex (VRTX) Down 8.6% 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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Investors Heavily Search Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Vertex (VRTX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Should You Invest in the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)?

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GILD vs. VRTX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

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MCK Stock Down Despite Latest Partnership to Boost SCD Treatment

The availability of the FDA-approved drug via McKesson's cell and gene therapies business is expected to give patients improved treatment options for SCD.

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CRISPR Therapeutics Stock Falls 7% in Two Weeks: Time to Hold or Sell?

The decline in CRSP's share price could be due to the beating the drug/biotech sector has been taking in the past couple of months, resulting from pipeline setbacks and guidance cuts.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Vertex (VRTX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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GILD or VRTX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Vertex (VRTX) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average

Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 20-day simple moving average?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 50-day simple moving average?

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CRSP's Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Miss Estimates

CRISPR Therapeutics reports mixed third-quarter results. The commercial launch of the first CRISPR-based gene therapy, Casgevy, is progressing well.

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Vertex (VRTX) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

The headline numbers for Vertex (VRTX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.