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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

(Delayed Data from NSDQ)

$483.00 USD

483.00
2,259,829

-15.73 (-3.15%)

Updated Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $483.08 +0.08 (0.02%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value F Growth A Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 35% (87 out of 250)

Industry: Medical - Biomedical and Genetics

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Zacks News

Galapagos' CF Candidate Shows Potential in Phase II Study

Galapagos' (GLPG) CFTR corrector candidate, GLPG2222, shows potential in a phase II study on CF patients.

    Biotechs Trading Lower in Q4 on Macro Uncertainty, Tepid Q3

    After rising 15.4% in the first nine months of the year, the Medical-Biotech /Genetics industry has declined 13.4% so far in the fourth quarter.

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      Biotech Stock Roundup: Dynavax Vaccine Gets FDA Nod, Loxo Inks Deal with Bayer

      Regulatory actions and licensing and collaboration agreements were the key highlights this week with companies like Loxo Oncology (LOXO) remaining in the limelight.

        Vertex Gets CHMP Recommendation for Orkambi Label Expansion

        Vertex (VRTX) received CHMP recommendation for label expansion of Orkambi in children aged 6 to 11 years with CF who have two copies of the F508del mutation.

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          Biotech Stock Roundup: Regeneron Delivers Strong Q3 Results, Cellectis Clinical Hold Lifted

          While focus remained on Regeneron's (REGN) Q3 earnings, Dicerna was also in the news related to its collaboration agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim.

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            Biotech Stock Roundup: Celgene, Amgen, Gilead Hit by Q3 Results, Vertex Beats on All Fronts

            It was all about earnings this week with major biotech companies like Gilead (GILD), Celgene and Amgen reporting third quarter results.

              Vertex (VRTX) Beats on Q3 Earnings & Sales, Raises 2017 View

              Vertex Pharma (VRTX) third-quarter earnings increased from the year-ago period led by strong sales of CF drugs.

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                Biotech Stock Roundup: Biogen Tops Q3 Earnings, Gilead's CAR T Drug Gets FDA Nod

                Key highlights include Biogen's (BIIB) Q3 results and regulatory news from companies like Gilead and Alexion.

                  Drug/Biotech Stocks Q3 Earnings on Oct 25: AMGN, GSK, VRTX

                  The pharma/biotech industry has seen a solid start to Q3 earnings as evident from J&J's encouraging results. Let's see if some of the other leading players - Amgen, Glaxo and Vertex - follow suit.

                    Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

                    Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

                      Is Celgene (CELG) Poised for a Beat This Earnings Season?

                      Celgene Corporation (CELG) is expected to beat estimates once again on the back of strong performance of key drug Revlimid.

                        Is Gilead (GILD) Poised for a Beat This Earnings Season?

                        A leader in the hepatitis C virus (HCV) space, Gilead Sciences' (GILD), is expected to beat expectations when it reports third-quarter results on Oct 26, after the market closes.

                          Is a Beat in the Cards for Vertex (VRTX) in Q3 Earnings?

                          Vertex's (VRTX) Kalydeco is expected to generate increased revenues following its label expansion in the third quarter of 2017.

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                            4 of the Most Efficient Stocks to Buy Now

                            Companies with favorable efficiency levels are likely to be on investors' radar irrespective of market conditions.

                              Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Novo, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Celgene and Ligand Pharmaceuticals

                              Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Novo, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Celgene and Ligand Pharmaceuticals

                                What's in the Cards for Novartis (NVS) This Earnings Season?

                                Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG (NVS) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2017 results on Oct 24.

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                                  Innovative Pipelines & Regulatory Catalysts to Drive Pharma Stocks

                                  Innovation, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), strong results, product approvals and positive data flow should act as catalysts for pharma and biotech stocks.

                                    Will Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Disappoint in Q3 Earnings?

                                    The overall soft industry trends leading to low volume environment may continue to put a dampener on Quest Diagnostics (DGX) in Q3. The reimbursement scenario also remains a major cause for concern.

                                      Vertex Pharmaceuticals, USG and J. Jill highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

                                      Vertex Pharmaceuticals, USG and J. Jill highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

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                                        Bull of the Day: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

                                        Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening genetic disorder affecting 75,000 youth and Vertex is leading treatment with multiple breakthroughs

                                          Is a Beat in Store for Abbott (ABT) This Earnings Season?

                                          Abbott's (ABT) FreeStyle Libre system receives back-to-back reimbursement approvals in several geographies, which are likely to drive growth in the Diabetes Care sales segment within Medical group.

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                                            Biotech Stock Roundup: Amgen's Imlygic Data Promising, Regeneron Scores Win in PCSK9 Lawsuit

                                            With third quarter earnings round the corner, it was a relatively slow week with key updates including Regeneron (REGN) and partner Sanofi's win in the PCSK9 litigation.

                                              Amgen Label Expansion Application for Prolia Accepted by FDA

                                              Amgen (AMGN) announced that the FDA has accepted its regulatory application in the U.S. seeking label expansion for Prolia for treating patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP).

                                                Why the Earnings Streak Will Continue for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

                                                Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is in a good position to beat earnings at its next report as it has a favorable Zacks Rank and positive Earnings ESP.

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                                                  Forget Teva (TEVA), Buy These 5 Drug Stocks Instead

                                                  With another challenge cropping up for Teva (TEVA) in the form of earlier-than-expected generic competition for the 40 mg dose of Copaxone, here is a look at 5 drug stocks that look better-positioned.