Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

VRTXNASDAQ • USD
534.34 USD
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) is currently trading at $534.34. Our models show a "Strong Buy" technical signal alongside a "Neutral" fundamental rating. Key drivers include a robust Altman Z-Score, exceptional Return on Equity (21.8%) and a bullish Golden Cross on the moving averages. Furthermore, VRTX is currently richly valued, trading at a premium to sector peers across key valuation metrics.

Technical & fundamental data as of Oct 21, 2026.

Open?$527.18
High?$537.67
Low?$514.81
Prev. Close?$524.52
Volume?526.0K
Avg. Volume?1.2M
VWAP?$532.37
Rel. Volume?0.46x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$531.52 × 40
Ask?$537.67 × 40
Spread?$6.15
Midpoint?$534.60
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?132.9B
Shares Out?253.8M
Float?253.3M
Float %?99.8%
P/E Ratio?30.18
P/B Ratio?6.57
EPS?$17.38
Dividend?0.00%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio, and Alyftrek for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex is focused on diversifying its portfolio through Casgevy (gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease), Journavx (non-opioid pain drug for moderate-to-severe acute pain), and Palsonify (for acromegaly). Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases, cell therapies to deliver a functional cure for type 1 diabetes, povetacicept (for IgA nephropathy).
Employees
6.4K
Market Cap
132.9B
Industry
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Listed
1991-07-31
Address
50 NORTHERN AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02210
Phone: (617) 341-6393
Technical OutlookStrong Buy
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▲ Bullish(+2/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▲ Bullish(+2/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▲ Bullish(+3/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
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Fundamental OutlookNeutral
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?
23
Z-Score?
100
Momentum?
62
Short Sent.?
78
Piotroski F-Score?3/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?13.33Safe
Confidence?60%Moderate
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Short InterestModerate
Short % of Float?1.78%Low
Short Interest?4.5M
Days to Cover?4.2
Free Float253.3M
Avg Daily Volume1.1M
Settlement Date2026-09-30
Financial Health
Current Ratio?3.19Strong
Quick Ratio?2.74Strong
Cash Ratio?1.56Strong
Debt/Equity?0.00Low
ValuationRICHLY VALUEDvs 10 peers + S&P 500
Score
39/100
P/E?
Peers
75
S&P
33
30.2PRICEY▾
P/B?
Peers
50
S&P
28
6.57FAIR▾
P/S?
Peers
55
S&P
7
10.56HIGH▾
P/FCF?
Peers
71
S&P
22
35.0PRICEY▾
EV/EBITDA?
Peers
50
S&P
16
24.7HIGH▾
EV/Sales?
Peers
64
S&P
10
10.07HIGH▾
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?
Peers
57
S&P
70
21.8%STRONG▾
ROA?
Peers
75
S&P
89
16.1%STRONG▾
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$3.8B
Enterprise Value?$126.8B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day