Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) News Today $469.55 +5.35 (+1.15%) Closing price 07/16/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$464.74 -4.81 (-1.02%) As of 08:08 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFDA EventsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Up Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Up Today?Investors in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) have been digesting a variety of analyst actions and commentary ahead of the company’s upcoming Q2 report and full-year outlook. Recent updates include earnings estimate revisions, price‐target changes and thematic coverage that may influence VRTX shares. Positive Sentiment: Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on VRTX, highlighting strong growth driven by cystic fibrosis successes and strategic expansions. Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Strong Growth Driven by Cystic Fibrosis Success and Strategic Expansions Positive Sentiment: Vertex’s price target was raised to $517.00 by analysts, reflecting a more bullish view on the stock’s medium-term potential. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) Price Target Raised to $517.00 Positive Sentiment: William Blair lifted its Q2 2025 EPS estimate to $4.00 from $3.95, underscoring confidence in Vertex’s near-term revenue drivers. Neutral Sentiment: William Blair outlined its FY 2025 EPS forecast of $16.17 and a FY 2026 estimate of $18.39, while maintaining an Outperform rating. What is William Blair's Forecast for VRTX FY2025 Earnings? Neutral Sentiment: Zacks named VRTX a trending stock, offering key facts on its pipeline positioning and valuation ahead of earnings. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Vertex among two medical names with strong Earnings ESP, suggesting it could beat upcoming quarterly estimates. These 2 Medical Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar Neutral Sentiment: An American Banking News roundup detailed various broker expectations for Vertex’s Q2 results, illustrating a range of EPS forecasts. Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for VRTX Q2 Earnings Negative Sentiment: William Blair trimmed its FY 2025 EPS forecast slightly to $16.17 from $16.20, signaling a minor downward revision to its full-year outlook. William Blair Has Negative Outlook for VRTX FY2025 Earnings Posted 1h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Sells 11,261 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)2 hours ago | marketbeat.comWhat is William Blair's Forecast for VRTX FY2025 Earnings?July 17 at 3:31 AM | americanbankingnews.comTriasima Portfolio Management inc. Reduces Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 8:59 AM | marketbeat.comWelch & Forbes LLC Boosts Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 8:44 AM | marketbeat.comGrandfield & Dodd LLC Raises Stock Position in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 8:34 AM | marketbeat.comSegall Bryant & Hamill LLC Has $25.61 Million Stake in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 7:54 AM | marketbeat.comBridgewater Advisors Inc. Purchases Shares of 1,113 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 7:09 AM | marketbeat.comWilliam Blair Has Negative Outlook for VRTX FY2025 EarningsJuly 16 at 6:46 AM | marketbeat.comPAX Financial Group LLC Takes $316,000 Position in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 16 at 6:44 AM | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) Price Target Raised to $517.00July 16 at 3:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comEquities Analysts Offer Predictions for VRTX Q2 EarningsJuly 16 at 2:21 AM | americanbankingnews.comWealthfront Advisers LLC Increases Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 15 at 8:18 AM | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Sold by West Family Investments Inc.July 15 at 7:54 AM | marketbeat.comWilliam Blair Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for VRTXJuly 15 at 7:45 AM | marketbeat.comDakota Wealth Management Acquires 2,739 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 15 at 6:38 AM | marketbeat.comSignaturefd LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 15 at 5:58 AM | marketbeat.comVertex Announces Broad Reimbursement Agreement With NHS England for ALYFTREK® (Deutivacaftor/Tezacaftor/Vanzacaftor) an Innovative Once-Daily CFTR Modulator for the Treatment of Cystic FibrosisJuly 14 at 7:01 PM | businesswire.comVertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Target Price Raised by JP Morgan | VRTX Stock NewsJuly 14 at 12:58 PM | gurufocus.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) StockJuly 14 at 12:17 PM | marketbeat.comMassachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Has $981.72 Million Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 14 at 9:10 AM | marketbeat.comVertex Named a Premier, Inc. Breakthroughs Innovation Celebration Winner for JOURNAVX™, a First-in-Class Non-Opioid Treatment for Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Acute PainJuly 14 at 8:30 AM | businesswire.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Acquired by Apollon Wealth Management LLCJuly 14 at 7:56 AM | marketbeat.comBogart Wealth LLC Sells 3,092 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 14 at 7:41 AM | marketbeat.comCutter & CO Brokerage Inc. Has $4.08 Million Position in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 14 at 6:52 AM | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Bought by Bleakley Financial Group LLCJuly 14 at 6:34 AM | marketbeat.comMy 3 Top Stocks to Buy in a Market That's Highly Volatile (Again)July 14 at 4:44 AM | fool.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Sold by Arjuna CapitalJuly 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Sold by New York State Common Retirement FundJuly 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comBrown Advisory Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comPenserra Capital Management LLC Has $60,000 Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comArizona State Retirement System Purchases 930 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comIFC Advisors LLC Invests $269,000 in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comHarmony Asset Management LLC Trims Stock Position in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comThe Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right NowJuly 12, 2025 | fool.com10 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long TermJuly 12, 2025 | fool.com5VRTX : Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Options: A Look at What the Big...July 11, 2025 | benzinga.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Purchased by Diversify Wealth Management LLCJuly 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comXponance Inc. Increases Position in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comGenus Capital Management Inc. Purchases New Stake in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comJoseph Group Capital Management Has $3.46 Million Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Shares Acquired by Cerity Partners LLCJuly 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comLeavell Investment Management Inc. Buys 1,423 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comStratos Wealth Partners LTD. Sells 1,097 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.com528 Shares in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Acquired by Financial Counselors Inc.July 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comEquities Analysts Offer Predictions for VRTX FY2025 EarningsJuly 11, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comVision Capital Management Inc. Increases Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comTelos Capital Management Inc. Buys 547 Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comVRTX FY2025 EPS Estimate Reduced by Cantor FitzgeraldJuly 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comAlpine Woods Capital Investors LLC Has $2.71 Million Stock Holdings in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX)July 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) Stock Holdings Decreased by Banque Pictet & Cie SAJuly 10, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Vertex Pharmaceuticals News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for VRTX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VRTX Media Mentions By Week VRTX Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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