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Target price
€414.45

€414.45

3.140%
12.6
3.140%
€460.04
 
07.01.26 / Tradegate WKN: 882807 / Symbol: VRTX / Name: Vertex / Stock / Biotechnology & Medical Research / Large Cap /
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. dominated the market today, gaining €12.60 (3.140%).
With 40 Buy predictions and not a single Sell prediction Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is an absolute favorite of our community.
As a result the target price of 460 € shows a slightly positive potential of 10.99% compared to the current price of 414.45 € for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc..
For the coming years our community has positive and negative things to say abot the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock. Criterium "Worthwhile Investment for the next years" gathered the most positive votes but regarding "Expected dividend yield" there were negative voices in the community.

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Performance of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. vs. its peers

Security Change(%) 1w 1m 1y YTD 3y 5y
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3.140% 5.808% 5.970% 4.951% 5.808% 52.064% 118.315%
Incyte Corp. 4.360% 12.420% 7.518% 33.767% 12.420% 24.677% 29.009%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 4.730% 4.916% 12.808% -1.501% 4.916% 0.520% 77.432%
Amgen Inc. 3.740% 4.426% 3.265% 15.473% 4.426% 13.216% 53.360%

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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. (%) 6.28%
Target price 467.389
Change
Ends at 06.01.27

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) was upgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from a "peer perform" rating to an "outperform" rating. They now have a $548.00 price target on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) 5.42%
Target price 445.673
Change
Ends at 29.12.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at Leerink Partners from $456.00 to $525.00. They now have an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Prediction Buy
Perf. (%) 8.85%
Target price 442.179
Change
Ends at 10.12.26

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $460.00 to $515.00. They now have an "overweight" rating on the stock.
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