455.05 USD
↗ 3.42 (0.76%)PRE MARKET (AS OF 09:22 AM EDT)
VRTX Stock Premarket
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
VRTXNASDAQ • USD
Market: OPEN
Premarket trading runs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET.
VRTX is trading at $455.05 in premarket, up $3.42 (0.76%) from its previous close of $451.63.
📅 VRTX is expected to report earnings around Aug 3, 2026 after the close (estimated), with an estimated EPS of $4.72. VRTX earnings details →
VRTX Premarket Chart
VRTX Premarket News
Gap Analytics — 5-year history, 5% minimum gap
Over the past 5 years, VRTX has had 4 qualifying gap-down events (5%+ at the open) and no qualifying gap-ups. Gap-downs averaged -9.5%, 50% have fully filled, median time to fill 21.5 trading days. Most recent: a -13.6% gap down on Aug 5, 2025, still unfilled. Average 20-trading-day return after a VRTX gap down: +0.93%.
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 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% |
Complete Gap History — 4 events
| Date | Gap From | Gap % | Status | Days to 50% | Days to Fill | % of Gap Filled After | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 1 week | 2 week | 4 week | ||||||
| 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 $455.05 in premarket, up $3.42 (0.76%) from the previous close of $451.63.
Why is VRTX moving in premarket?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is up 0.76% 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, 50% of gap-downs have filled. Median time to fill is 22 trading days for gap-downs.
Does VRTX have any unfilled gaps?
No. VRTX has no unfilled gap events from the past 60 days; all recent gaps have been filled.
When does VRTX report earnings?
VRTX is expected to report earnings around Aug 3, 2026 after the close (estimated), with an estimated EPS of $4.72.