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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$488.98 USD

488.98
813,119

-1.87 (-0.38%)

Updated Jul 16, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $488.20 -0.78 (-0.16%) 7:58 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.15%
2Buy17.88%
3Hold9.47%
4Sell5.14%
5Strong Sell2.57%
S&P50011.11%

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D Value B Growth D Momentum C VGM

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Top 33% (83 out of 250)

Industry: Medical - Biomedical and Genetics

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Zacks News

The company’s main area of focus is cystic fibrosis (CF). The company’s lead marketed products are Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor), Symdeko/Symkevi (tezacaftor in combination with ivacaftor), Orkambi (lumacaftor in combination with ivacaftor) and Kalydeco (ivacaftor), which are collectively approved to treat the majority of the people with CF in North America, Europe and Australia. Trikafta, Vertex’s triple combination regimen, was approved by the FDA in October 2019 for the treatment of CF in people aged 12 years and older who have at least one F508del mutation. Kaftrio (brand name of Trikafta in EU) was approved in the European Union in August 2020. It is also being evaluated in younger patients in the United States. With approval of Trikafta, Vertex can address a significantly larger CF patient population — almost 90% of patients with CF — in the future. Meanwhile, Vertex is pursuing genetic therapies to address the remaining 10% of CF patients. While CF remains the main area of focus, Vertex is also developing treatments for sickle cell disease, thalassemia and pain management.

Vertex (VRTX) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

On Vertex's (VRTX) fourth-quarter 2023 earnings call, investors' focus is likely to be on the sales numbers of its lead drug, Trikafta/Kaftrio, and progress with other pipeline candidates.

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Vertex's (VRTX) Non-Opioid Pain Drug Meets Primary Goal

Three late-stage studies data show that Vertex's (VRTX) experimental non-opioid drug reduced pain across a 48-hour period. Based on this data, VRTX intends to submit an FDA filing by mid-2024.

Stay Ahead of the Game With Vertex (VRTX) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $435.82 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.31% move from the prior day.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reachead $439.70 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.09% change compared to its last close.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) concluded the recent trading session at $433.76, signifying a -0.85% move from its prior day's close.

Vertex (VRTX), CRSP's Casgevy Gets FDA Nod for Thalassemia

This is the second approval granted to Vertex (VRTX)/CRISPR's (CRSP) gene therapy Casgevy and comes just a month after the FDA approved the therapy for sickle cell disease.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

In the most recent trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $421.01, indicating a +0.45% shift from the previous trading day.

What Makes Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

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Will Vertex (VRTX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -0.05%: What You Should Know

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) concluded the recent trading session at $410.71, signifying a -0.05% move from its prior day's close.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know

In the most recent trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $409.27, indicating a +0.3% shift from the previous trading day.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -0.72%: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) closed at $400.25, marking a -0.72% move from the previous day.