519.56 USD
↘ 20.70 (3.78%)PRE MARKET (AS OF Fri 05:29 AM EDT)
VRTX Stock Premarket
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
VRTXNASDAQ • USD
Market: CLOSED
Premarket trading runs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET.
VRTX last traded at $519.56 in premarket, down $20.70 (3.78%) from its previous close of $540.26.
📅 VRTX is expected to report earnings around Nov 2, 2026 after the close (estimated), with an estimated EPS of $4.80. VRTX earnings details →
VRTX Premarket Chart
Gap Analytics — 5-year history, 5% minimum gap
Over the past 5 years, VRTX has had 5 qualifying gap events (gaps of 5% or more at the open) — 1 gap-up and 4 gap-downs. Gap-ups averaged +8.8%, 0% have fully filled. Gap-downs averaged -9.5%, 50% have fully filled, median time to fill 21.5 trading days. Most recent: a +8.8% gap up 13 days ago, still unfilled. VRTX has 1 unfilled gap from the past 60 days — a +8.8% gap up on Aug 10, 2026, currently 86% retraced. Average 20-trading-day return after a VRTX gap down: +0.93%.
Gap Ups1 events
Fill Rate
0.0%
Avg Gap
8.8%
Avg 50% Fill
4d
Avg Fill
—
Gap Downs4 events
Fill Rate
50.0%
Avg Gap
9.5%
Avg 50% Fill
17d
Avg Fill
21.5d
Avg Gap Fill by Timeframes
Gap Ups
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fills 25% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 50% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 75% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| fills 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Gap Downs
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fills 25% | 25% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| fills 50% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 50% |
| fills 75% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| fills 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% |
Active Unfilled Gaps (past 60 days)
13 days ago
2026-08-10
Gap %
+8.75%
Gap From
$496.07
% vs Current
-9.48%
retraced 86% to $502.28
Complete Gap History — 5 events
| Date | Gap From | Gap % | Status | Days to 50% | Days to Fill | % of Gap Filled After | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | ||||||
| 13 days ago | $496.07 | +8.75% | Open | 4d | — | 45% | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| 2025-08-05 | $472.27 | -13.56% | Open | — | — | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| 2025-05-06 | $500.19 | -6.92% | Open | 45d | — | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| 2024-12-19 | $447.50 | -12.63% | Filled | 17d | 24d | 23% | 36% | 37% | 74% |
| 2024-08-05 | $494.46 | -5.04% | Filled | 1d | 19d | 57% | 57% | 76% | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VRTX's premarket price?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is trading at $519.56 in premarket, down $20.70 (3.78%) from the previous close of $540.26.
Why is VRTX moving in premarket?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is down 3.78% from its previous close in premarket trading. Premarket moves are usually driven by company-specific news, earnings results, analyst rating or price-target changes, or broad market and sector sentiment. Check the latest VRTX premarket headlines and gap history below for the likely catalyst.
When does VRTX premarket trading start?
Premarket trading for VRTX on the NASDAQ runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time, ahead of the regular session (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET). After-hours runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET.
How often does VRTX fill its gaps?
Over the past 5 years, 0% of VRTX gap-ups have fully filled and 50% of gap-downs have filled. Median time to fill is 22 trading days for gap-downs.
Does VRTX have any unfilled gaps?
Yes. VRTX has 1 unfilled gap from the past 60 days. The largest is a +8.8% gap up from Aug 10, 2026 and is currently 86% retraced.
When does VRTX report earnings?
VRTX is expected to report earnings around Nov 2, 2026 after the close (estimated), with an estimated EPS of $4.80.