Vertex Pharmaceuticals/$VRTX

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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, and Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.

Ticker

$VRTX
Primary listing

Industry

Biotechnology

Employees

6,100

ISIN

US92532F1003

VRTX Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$114B
-
-$3.84
0.51
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What the Analysts think about VRTX

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments, particularly Trikafta, continue to show strong demand, with Trikafta sales increasing by 9% to $2.45 billion in Q2 2024, surpassing analysts' expectations. (reuters.com)
The FDA's approval of Journavx (suzetrigine), a novel non-opioid painkiller, marks a significant expansion of Vertex's product portfolio into the pain management market, potentially opening new revenue streams. (reuters.com)
Vertex's gene therapy, Casgevy, developed in collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics, has received multiple approvals for treating rare blood disorders, with over 65 authorized treatment centers globally and 90 patients beginning cell collection, indicating promising adoption. (reuters.com)
Vertex missed Wall Street estimates for Q1 2025, with Trikafta sales of $2.53 billion falling short of the expected $2.58 billion, leading to a 2.5% drop in shares after the announcement. (reuters.com)
The company's non-opioid pain drug, suzetrigine, failed to outperform a placebo in a mid-stage trial for lower back pain, raising concerns about its efficacy and potential market impact. (bloomberg.com)
Insider selling activity, such as EVP Ourania Tatsis selling 244 shares in February 2025, might signal a lack of confidence among executives regarding the company's short-term prospects. (defenseworld.net)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Jun 2025.

VRTX Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

VRTX Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
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Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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