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
121.10B
Market cap121.10B
Price-Earnings ratio
31.12
Price-Earnings ratio31.12
Dividend yield
Dividend yield
Average volume
1.77M
Average volume1.77M
High today
$479.12
High today$479.12
Low today
$465.00
Low today$465.00
Open price
$466.94
Open price$466.94
Volume
941.24K
Volume941.24K
52 Week high
$519.68
52 Week high$519.68
52 Week low
$362.50
52 Week low$362.50

Stock Snapshot

With a market cap of 121.1B, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) trades at $476.17. The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.12.

As of 2026-02-21, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) stock has fluctuated between $465.00 and $479.12. The current price stands at $476.17, placing the stock +2.4% above today's low and -0.6% off the high.

The Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX)'s current trading volume is 941.24K, compared to an average daily volume of 1.77M.

During the past year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) stock moved between $362.50 at its lowest and $519.68 at its peak.

During the past year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX) stock moved between $362.50 at its lowest and $519.68 at its peak.

VRTX News

Nasdaq 1d
The Gene‑Therapy Breakthrough Story You'll Be Mad You Ignored at These Prices

Key Points Growing revenues from Casgevy will help CRISPR Therapeutics fund the development of its pipeline therapies. The gene-editing biotech isn't profitab...

The Gene‑Therapy Breakthrough Story You'll Be Mad You Ignored at These Prices
Simply Wall St 2d
Vertex Casgevy Rollout Tests Gene Editing Role In Vertex Earnings Story

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX) and CRISPR Therapeutics are ramping up patient treatments with Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy. Casgevy is approved for...

Vertex Casgevy Rollout Tests Gene Editing Role In Vertex Earnings Story
Nasdaq 4d
Vertex: The Quiet Biotech Compounder I'd Happily Hold Through Any Market Crash

Key Points Vertex Pharmaceuticals is the leader in cystic fibrosis treatment. The company has also expanded into other areas in recent years, winning approval...

Vertex: The Quiet Biotech Compounder I'd Happily Hold Through Any Market Crash

Analyst ratings

73%

of 33 ratings
Buy
72.7%
Hold
21.2%
Sell
6.1%

More VRTX News

TipRanks 4d
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TipRanks 4d
Vertex Pharmaceuticals price target raised to $591 from $518 at H.C. Wainwright

H.C. Wainwright analyst Andrew Fein raised the firm’s price target on Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) to $591 from $518 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The...

Simply Wall St 5d
Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Is Up 6.0% After Profit Rebound And Non-CF Pipeline Update - And What's Next

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$12.00 billion, up from US$11.02 billion a year earlier, with net income of US$3.95...

Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Is Up 6.0% After Profit Rebound And Non-CF Pipeline Update - And What's Next
Simply Wall St 7d
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Vertex Pharmaceuticals at around US$491.47 is still a sensible entry or hold, the starting point is understanding what you are actu...

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

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