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Target price
€391.10

€391.10

-0.040%
-0.15
-0.040%
€468.71
 
05.12.25 / Tradegate WKN: 882807 / Symbol: VRTX / Name: Vertex / Stock / Biotechnology & Medical Research / Large Cap /
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock

There is nearly no change for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock today. Compared to yesterday it only changed by -€0.150.
With 43 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 468 € shows a slightly positive potential of 19.66% compared to the current price of 391.1 € 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. -0.040% 4.754% 10.480% -10.555% 0.786% 29.418% 108.676%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. -0.260% -8.323% 8.439% -16.264% -8.811% -15.182% 50.678%
Exact Sciences -0.370% -0.482% 51.651% 46.629% 59.599% 98.672% -22.092%
Incyte Corp. 3.060% -2.069% -3.907% 22.510% 33.993% 10.185% 28.405%

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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. (%) 4.04%
Target price 443.399
Change
Ends at 03.12.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating. They now have a $516.00 price target on the stock.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) was upgraded by analysts at Scotiabank to a "strong-buy" rating.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) 10.92%
Target price 473.218
Change
Ends at 07.11.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $553.00 to $546.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.
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News

Vertex Stock: Why One Fund Lifted Its $94.3 Million Position Even as Shares Sank: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f5acfa2370b69ef05efd688fbbc9e56e546c0092-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
Vertex Stock: Why One Fund Lifted Its $94.3 Million Position Even as Shares Sank

On November 14, California-based Tensile Capital Management disclosed a buy of 160,559 shares of Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) in the third quarter. Despite the expanded stake, the market value of the

Down 10%, Should You Buy the Dip on Vertex Pharmaceuticals?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845951/gettyimages-two-women-study-something-on-computer.jpg
Down 10%, Should You Buy the Dip on Vertex Pharmaceuticals?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has grown revenue and profit into the billions of dollars thanks to its expertise in the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF). The company has developed a

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1 Reason I'll Never Sell Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has proven itself to be an excellent long-term investment, advancing 91% over the past five years. This is as the company has delivered steady growth in revenue