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Price Date: 2026/09/11
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VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

A biotechnology company that transformed cystic fibrosis treatment with its Trikafta franchise, and is now expanding into pain management and other genetic diseases.

HOLDFinancial QualityCurrent data is neutral to constructive, without a near-BUY setup yet.
MEETMEET compares latest EPS results against analyst estimates.

Finlify Score

48.0 / 100

Data Quality

FULL

Penalty

0.0

Sector

Health Care

Close Price

$515.44

+0.17%

52W Range

$374.17 - $560.25

Market Cap

$121.1B

+0.2%

Compared to previous day

2026 Q1 Revenue

$3.0B

-6.4%

Changes from last reporting quarter

2026 Q1 EPS

$4.02

Diluted shares

Analyst Rating

29 Buy6 Hold1 Sell

36 analysts in latest ratings feed

RSI

29.1

<40 oversold

2Y Range Position

77%

-8.0% from high / +42.2% from low

Beta

0.29

Relative to market benchmark

MACD

-5.96

MACD line 5.04 / signal line 11.00

Fundamental Trend

Growth 31.2
Revenue QoQ-6.4%
Revenue YoY+7.8%
EPS QoQ-13.4%
EPS YoY+61.4%
Gross margin QoQ-
Operating margin QoQ+0.3%
Net margin QoQ-2.8%

Financial Health

Quality 73.4
Debt / equity-
Debt ratio-
Cash / debt proxy-
Cash / assets+20.7%

Data Quality

FULL
As of date2026-09-11
Latest statement2026-03-31
Penalty0.0
Missing dataNone

Valuation Reference

P/E33.48x
P/B6.16x
P/S11.03x
EV / EBITDA38.99x

Price Chart

Close price, two-year source window

Finlify Score

HOLD

48.0 / 100

Relative Strength48.4 / 100
Accumulation & Volume41.4 / 100
Fundamental Trend31.2 / 100
Financial Quality73.4 / 100
Data Quality FULLNo penalty

Score History

Finlify Score and component trend

Financial Statements

Calendar year view. Figures are estimates only. For official figures, refer to the company website.

2026 Q12025 Q42025 Q32025 Q2
Revenue$3.0B-6.4%$3.2B+3.7%$3.1B+3.8%$3.0B+7.0%
Gross Profit----
Operating Income$1.1B-5.6%$1.2B+1.7%$1.2B+3.0%$1.2B+82.7%
Net Income$1.0B-13.4%$1.2B+10.0%$1.1B+4.8%$1.0B+59.8%

Columns use the calendar quarter of each reported period end date. QoQ is shown for adjacent company reporting quarters only.

AI Signal

Generated Aug 1, 2026

The Finlify signal for VRTX is HOLD, with an overall Finlify Score of 48.7/100, suggesting a neutral stance on the asset as of 2026-07-30.

Technical

The Relative Strength score of 28.2/100 appears relatively low, potentially indicating underperformance compared to peers. However, the Accumulation / Volume score of 85.8/100 suggests strong buying interest. The asset has seen a 20-day return of -3.3% but a 60-day return of 12.1%, with its RSI at 51.1, indicating a somewhat neutral momentum and a -9.0% distance from its 52-week high.

Fundamentals

The Fundamental Trend score of 31.2/100 appears modest, while the Financial Quality score of 73.4/100 suggests a solid financial foundation. Valuation metrics such as a P/E of 30.5x, P/B of 6.2x, and P/S of 10.0x may indicate a premium valuation. VRTX exhibits a low Beta of 0.3, suggesting lower sensitivity to broader market movements.

Macro Context

Given VRTX's low Beta of 0.3, it may exhibit some resilience to broader economic shifts. While inflation metrics like CPI YoY at 3.7% and Core PCE YoY at 3.3% remain elevated, the positive yield spread of 0.5% (10Y-2Y) could suggest a less tightening financial environment, potentially favorable for growth-oriented sectors.

Key Risks

  • Upcoming earnings report on 2026-08-03 introduces potential volatility.
  • The relatively low Relative Strength score of 28.2/100 may indicate recent underperformance compared to its peers.
  • Valuation metrics such as P/E of 30.5x and P/S of 10.0x appear elevated, potentially limiting upside if growth expectations are not met.