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About VRTX

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. 

CEO
Reshma Kewalramani
CEOReshma Kewalramani
Employees
6,400
Employees6,400
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Founded
1989
Founded1989
Employees
6,400
Employees6,400

VRTX Key Statistics

Market cap
142.09B
Market cap142.09B
Price-Earnings ratio
27.39
Price-Earnings ratio27.39
Dividend yield
Dividend yield
Average volume
1.39M
Average volume1.39M
High today
$546.17
High today$546.17
Low today
$501.89
Low today$501.89
Open price
$540.60
Open price$540.60
Volume
1.58M
Volume1.58M
52 Week high
$546.17
52 Week high$546.17
52 Week low
$362.50
52 Week low$362.50

Stock Snapshot

The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) stock price is $531.96, with a market capitalization of 142.09B. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.39.

During the trading session on 2026-08-10, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) shares reached a daily high of $546.17 and a low of $501.89. At a current price of $531.96, the stock is +6.0% higher than the low and still -2.6% under the high.

Trading activity shows a volume of 1.58M, compared to an average daily volume of 1.39M.

The stock's 52-week range extends from a low of $362.50 to a high of $546.17.

The stock's 52-week range extends from a low of $362.50 to a high of $546.17.

VRTX News

TipRanks 46m
Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $672 from $605 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $672 from $605 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after competitor Sionna Therapeutics...

TipRanks 57m
Vertex Stock Soars 7% as Rival Sionna Crashes 92% on Failed Drug Trial

Shares of American biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) jumped about 7% on Monday after its top rival Sionna Therapeutics (SION) reported the failure o...

Investor's Business Daily 3h
Why Vertex Pharma Popped, As A Key Rival Plummeted 90%

Technology Why Vertex Pharma Popped, As A Key Rival Plummeted 90% Licensing Vertex stock surged Monday after its competitor, Sionna Therapeutics (SION), missed...

Why Vertex Pharma Popped, As A Key Rival Plummeted 90%

Analyst ratings

78%

of 32 ratings
Buy
78.1%
Hold
18.8%
Sell
3.1%

More VRTX News

Simply Wall St 22h
Vertex Pharmaceuticals On Guidance Upgrade And Pipeline Growth Narrative】【。

Advertisement Earnings guidance change and new partnership set the context for Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) recently reported se...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals On Guidance Upgrade And Pipeline Growth Narrative】【。
Simply Wall St 3d
Vertex Stock Looks Reasonably Priced As Its 155% Run Continues

Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock has delivered a strong 155.4% return over the past 5 years, yet the current valuation picture is mixed, with the Discounted Cash Fl...

Vertex Stock Looks Reasonably Priced As Its 155% Run Continues
Nasdaq 3d
Could 1 Tiny Biotech Topple Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cystic Fibrosis Empire?

Key Points Vertex Pharmaceuticals could face competition in its most important market by far. The company is preparing for that by diversifying its lineup and...

Could 1 Tiny Biotech Topple Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Cystic Fibrosis Empire?
Simply Wall St 5d
Novo Nordisk Stock Shock Has Investors Rethinking Obesity Drug Exposure

The recent pullback in Novo Nordisk stock after its guidance update has put a harsh spotlight on obesity and metabolic disorder therapeutics. The market reactio...

Novo Nordisk Stock Shock Has Investors Rethinking Obesity Drug Exposure
TipRanks 6d
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Ups 2026 Outlook Amid Heavy Investment

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Nasdaq 6d
VRTX's Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Top, 2026 Sales View Raised

Vertex Pharmaceuticals VRTX reported adjusted earnings of $4.73 per share for the second quarter of 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.79. Earning...

VRTX's Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Top, 2026 Sales View Raised
Nasdaq 6d
CRISPR Therapeutics' Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

CRISPR Therapeutics CRSP incurred second-quarter 2026 loss of 94 cents per share, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.10. The c...

CRISPR Therapeutics' Q2 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

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