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Price
Target price
€426.85

€426.85

-1.210%
-5.25
-1.210%
€450.36
 
18.09.24 / Tradegate WKN: 882807 / Symbol: VRTX / Name: Vertex / Stock / Biotechnology & Medical Research / Large Cap /
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock

A loss of -1.210% shows a downward development for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc..
The stock is one of the favorites of our community with 59 Buy predictions and 2 Sell predictions.
With a target price of 450 € there is a slightly positive potential of 5.42% for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. compared to the current price of 426.85 €.
Our community identified positive and negative aspects for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock for the coming years. 5 users see the criterium "Worthwhile Investment for the next years" as a plus for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock. On the other hand our users think that "Expected dividend yield" could be a problem in the future.

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Performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. vs. its peers

Security Change(%) 1w 1m 1y YTD 3y 5y
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. -1.210% -0.963% -1.443% 29.564% 14.853% 165.884% 169.885%
Incyte Corp. -2.440% 2.408% 4.079% 5.350% 3.419% -9.444% -17.573%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. -0.100% -0.966% -4.204% 32.923% 28.589% 84.808% 296.789%
Exact Sciences 0.640% 7.077% 17.005% -11.499% -9.033% -32.401% -34.770%

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Last updated at 2024-08-01

When evaluating the financial position of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (symbol: VRTX), it is evident that the company exhibits robust financial health, especially for a player in the Biotechnology & Medical Research sector. As observed from the provided financial statements, Vertex demonstrates strong revenue growth, impressive profitability, and significant cash reserves. This overall positive trend is accompanied by notable investment in research and development, which is critical for sustaining innovation in the biotech field. However, like any investment, a deeper dive into the various financial metrics is essential to identify both advantages and drawbacks.

Strong Revenue Generation: Vertex reported a total revenue of approximately $9.87 billion for 2023, showcasing healthy growth compared to previous years. The quarterly revenue growth rate of 13.3% indicates consistent demand for its products, which is promising for future sales and market expansion.

Impressive Profit Margins: The profit margin stands at around 39.5%, highlighting Vertex's ability to convert sales into profits effectively. Coupled with an operating margin of 45.2%, it reflects efficient management of operational expenses relative to revenue.

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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) -2.55%
Target price 547.440
Change
Ends at 05.08.25

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at HC Wainwright from $500.00 to $600.00. They now have a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) -2.35%
Target price 501.765
Change
Ends at 05.08.25

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. from $500.00 to $550.00. They now have an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) -1.26%
Target price 464.355
Change
Ends at 05.08.25

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $505.00 to $510.00. They now have an "overweight" rating on the stock.
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