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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

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$476.63 USD

476.63
327,739

-4.63 (-0.96%)

Updated Sep 18, 2024 02:36 PM ET

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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D Value F Growth C Momentum F VGM

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Top 32% (81 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.

CRISPR (CRSP), Vertex Fall Despite FDA Nod to SCD Drug Casgevy

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Vertex (VRTX) Gets EU Nod for Kaftrio Use in 2-5 Year Kids

The European Commission approves Vertex's (VRTX) Kaftrio for expanded use to treat children aged two to five years with cystic fibrosis.

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Vertex (VRTX) Non-Cystic Fibrosis Pipeline Boosts Stock This Year

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is likely to achieve multiple clinical milestones in late/2023 and 2024, both in its CF and non-CF portfolio.

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CRISPR (CRSP), Vertex Get UK Nod for First Gene Therapy Casgevy

CRISPR (CRSP) and Vertex's Casgevy, the first-ever gene-edited therapy, to treat sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia gets MHRA nod. Stock rises in pre-market trading.

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Vertex (VRTX) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

The headline numbers for Vertex (VRTX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2023, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Vertex (VRTX) Q3 Earnings Beat, Sales Miss, Raises '23 View

Vertex's (VRTX) third-quarter results reflect a year-over-year increase in revenues. The company raises its net product sales guidance for 2023.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates

Vertex (VRTX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.08% and 0.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Is It Worth Investing in Vertex (VRTX) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Vertex (VRTX) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?