Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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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
138.92B
Market cap138.92B
Price-Earnings ratio
31.88
Price-Earnings ratio31.88
Dividend yield
Dividend yield
Average volume
1.30M
Average volume1.30M
High today
$555.31
High today$555.31
Low today
$540.05
Low today$540.05
Open price
$545.10
Open price$545.10
Volume
1.07M
Volume1.07M
52 Week high
$555.32
52 Week high$555.32
52 Week low
$374.17
52 Week low$374.17

Stock Snapshot

The current Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) stock price is $548.05, with a market capitalization of 138.92B. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.88.

During the trading session on 2026-08-22, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) shares reached a daily high of $555.31 and a low of $540.05. At a current price of $548.05, the stock is +1.5% higher than the low and still -1.3% under the high.

Trading activity shows a volume of 1.07M, compared to an average daily volume of 1.3M.

The stock's 52-week range extends from a low of $374.17 to a high of $555.32.

The stock's 52-week range extends from a low of $374.17 to a high of $555.32.

VRTX News

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: A Biotech Cash Cow With Pipeline Upside?

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The Bull Case For Vertex Could Change Following Upgraded 2026 Guidance And Pipeline Momentum - Learn Why

Vertex Pharmaceuticals recently raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, reflecting continued leadership in cystic fibrosis and expanding traction in sickle...

The Bull Case For Vertex Could Change Following Upgraded 2026 Guidance And Pipeline Momentum - Learn Why

Analyst ratings

75%

of 32 ratings
Buy
75%
Hold
18.8%
Sell
6.3%

More VRTX News

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