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Price
Target price
€446.20

€446.20

0.880%
3.9
0.880%
€496.61
 
17:29 / Tradegate WKN: 882807 / Symbol: VRTX / Name: Vertex / Stock / Biotechnology & Medical Research / Large Cap /
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock

The Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock is trending slightly upwards today, with an increase of €3.90 (0.880%) compared to yesterday's price.
With 53 Buy predictions and not a single Sell prediction Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is an absolute favorite of our community.
As a result the target price of 496 € shows a slightly positive potential of 11.16% compared to the current price of 446.2 € for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc..
For the coming years our community has positive and negative things to say abot the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock. Criterium "Worthwhile Investment for the next years" gathered the most positive votes but regarding "Expected dividend yield" there were negative voices in the community.

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Performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. vs. its peers

Security Change(%) 1w 1m 1y YTD 3y 5y
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 0.880% 3.016% -2.287% 19.719% 13.980% 70.673% 91.679%
Exact Sciences -0.740% 1.824% -2.394% -28.259% -27.639% -24.631% -47.217%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3.120% -2.495% -14.932% -39.966% -26.050% -19.968% 5.438%
Incyte Corp. -0.110% 5.653% -5.147% 8.194% -19.233% -25.313% -39.798%

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Last updated at 2024-08-01

When evaluating the financial position of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (symbol: VRTX), it is evident that the company exhibits robust financial health, especially for a player in the Biotechnology & Medical Research sector. As observed from the provided financial statements, Vertex demonstrates strong revenue growth, impressive profitability, and significant cash reserves. This overall positive trend is accompanied by notable investment in research and development, which is critical for sustaining innovation in the biotech field. However, like any investment, a deeper dive into the various financial metrics is essential to identify both advantages and drawbacks.

Strong Revenue Generation: Vertex reported a total revenue of approximately $9.87 billion for 2023, showcasing healthy growth compared to previous years. The quarterly revenue growth rate of 13.3% indicates consistent demand for its products, which is promising for future sales and market expansion.

Impressive Profit Margins: The profit margin stands at around 39.5%, highlighting Vertex's ability to convert sales into profits effectively. Coupled with an operating margin of 45.2%, it reflects efficient management of operational expenses relative to revenue.

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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) 5.66%
Target price 465.450
Change
Ends at 22.04.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its "overweight" rating re-affirmed by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald. They now have a $535.00 price target on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) -2.26%
Target price 523.001
Change
Ends at 31.03.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at Bank of America Co. from $555.00 to $567.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) 0.82%
Target price 502.372
Change
Ends at 11.02.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Co. from $460.00 to $520.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.
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News

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Could CRISPR Therapeutics Become the Next Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is a great example of biotech success. The company has built a cystic fibrosis (CF) empire, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue annually, and now is even