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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$474.62 -9.39 (-1.94%)
Closing price 04/4/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
16

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VRTX.

Consensus Price Target

$509.17
7.28% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the average price target is $509.17. The highest price target for VRTX is $586.00, while the lowest price target for VRTX is $420.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.28% from the current price of $474.62.
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VRTX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/7/24 to 4/7/25
1 Month Ago
3/8/24 to 3/8/25
3 Months Ago
1/8/24 to 1/7/25
1 Year Ago
4/8/23 to 4/7/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$509.17$506.70$494.04$420.48
Forecasted Upside7.28% Upside3.77% Upside20.99% Upside3.39% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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VRTX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VRTX Price Targets by Month

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVertex PharmaceuticalsMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.82
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.28% Upside22,184.20% Upside32.38% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/1/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Brian Abrahams
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$408.00 ➝ $420.00-13.77%
3/31/2025Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
Ying Huang
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$555.00 ➝ $567.00+15.08%
2/11/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
1 of 5 stars
Whitney Ijem
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UpgradeSell ➝ Hold$408.00 ➝ $424.00-7.59%
2/11/2025Truist Financial
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Joon Lee
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$460.00 ➝ $520.00+13.01%
2/11/2025Barclays
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Gena Wang
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$435.00 ➝ $467.00+1.35%
2/11/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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Olivia Brayer
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$480.00 ➝ $480.00+4.17%
2/11/2025Scotiabank
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G. Harrison
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$433.00 ➝ $450.00-2.34%
2/11/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Joseph Stringer
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
2/11/2025Morgan Stanley
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Matthew Harrison
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$450.00 ➝ $459.00-2.33%
2/11/2025HC Wainwright
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Andrew Fein
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$550.00 ➝ $550.00+17.03%
1/31/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Evan Seigerman
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Set Target$545.00+12.55%
1/31/2025William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
1/30/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Mohit Bansal
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$460.00 ➝ $460.00+4.19%
1/27/2025Piper Sandler
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Christopher Raymond
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$535.00 ➝ $533.00+20.72%
12/23/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$503.00 ➝ $500.00+25.86%
12/19/2024Oppenheimer
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
12/16/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$490.00 ➝ $494.00+6.53%
12/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$500.00 ➝ $550.00+19.02%
11/14/2024Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$575.00+16.25%
11/5/2024UBS Group
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C. Bristow
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$562.00 ➝ $586.00+17.77%
10/10/2024Raymond James
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D. Brill
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
8/2/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $558.00+13.08%
7/23/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$450.00 ➝ $500.00+1.60%
6/27/2024Redburn Atlantic
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S. Chesney
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Initiated CoverageBuy$545.00+14.98%
6/17/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$465.00 ➝ $550.00+15.48%
4/11/2024Evercore ISI
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 UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$438.00+10.17%
2/15/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$515.00+23.24%
2/2/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/31/2024Robert W. Baird
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$325.00-25.27%
1/31/2024Maxim Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
6/26/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
5/25/2023Westpark Capital
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 Initiated CoverageHold

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Should I Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock? VRTX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Vertex Pharmaceuticals pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated:

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has a strong market capitalization of $126.52 billion, indicating a robust financial position and potential for growth.
  • The company reported a recent earnings per share (EPS) of $3.54, which, despite missing estimates, reflects ongoing revenue generation in a competitive market.
  • With a current stock price of $492.69, investors may find the stock appealing given its recent performance and potential for future appreciation.
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting a conservative approach to financing and lower financial risk.
  • The company is focused on developing therapies for cystic fibrosis, a niche market with significant unmet medical needs, which could lead to strong demand for its products.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative net margin of 4.86%, indicating that it is currently spending more than it earns, which could raise concerns about profitability.
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has a P/E ratio of -223.95, suggesting that the company is not currently profitable, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by an executive vice president, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.41, indicating that it may not be as stable as other investments, which could be a concern for conservative investors.
  • Analysts project a modest EPS of 15.63 for the current year, which may not meet the expectations of investors looking for rapid growth.

VRTX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vertex Pharmaceuticals is $509.17, with a high forecast of $586.00 and a low forecast of $420.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VRTX shares.

According to analysts, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock has a predicted upside of 7.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Vertex Pharmaceuticals's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Vertex Pharmaceuticals less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Vertex Pharmaceuticals is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how VRTX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:VRTX) was last updated on 4/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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