Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Price: 435.71Company and Business Model
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for serious diseases, primarily cystic fibrosis. Its core products include Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta, which target the underlying causes of cystic fibrosis. The company generates revenue mainly from product sales and has a strong pipeline of potential therapies in various stages of development.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Vertex Pharmaceuticals is more aligned with growth investors, given its focus on innovation and potential for future revenue expansion through new therapies. The absence of dividends suggests a reinvestment strategy aimed at long-term growth. The stock may appeal to those with a medium to long-term investment horizon, while its moderate volatility indicates a need for a basic level of market experience.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 17.01 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -7.4% ↓
- EPS surprise
- 5.4% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 1.6% stable
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 05:28 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| 2026-05-16 02:35 | Buy | Hold | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| 2026-05-14 02:35 | Sell | Buy | Mixed performance; watch for recovery signs. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 05:02 | Truist Financial | Update | — → 542 | 435.93 |
| 2026-05-06 09:48 | Barclays | Target Raised | 607 → 615 | 424.36 |
| 2026-05-05 12:24 | Morgan Stanley | Target Raised | 612 → 616 | 417.72 |