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Price Date: 2026/06/15
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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.

AVOIDWeak Technical SetupCurrent data points to a weaker relative setup or heavier score deductions.
MEETMEET compares latest EPS results against analyst estimates.

Finlify Score

39.5 / 100

Data Quality

FULL

Penalty

0.0

Sector

Health Care

Close Price

$450.46

+1.24%

52W Range

$362.50 - $507.92

Market Cap

$110.2B

+1.2%

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

33 Buy6 Hold1 Sell

40 analysts in latest ratings feed

RSI

58.2

40-70 moderate

2Y Range Position

56%

-13.4% from high / +24.3% from low

Beta

0.31

Relative to market benchmark

MACD

1.16

MACD line 2.17 / signal line 1.01

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 date2026-06-15
Latest statement2026-03-31
Penalty0.0
Missing dataNone

Valuation Reference

P/E28.57x
P/B6.16x
P/S9.41x
EV / EBITDA33.10x

Price Chart

Close price, two-year source window

Finlify Score

AVOID

39.5 / 100

Relative Strength24.4 / 100
Accumulation & Volume38.1 / 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 Jun 16, 2026

The Finlify signal for VRTX is AVOID, with an overall Finlify Score of 38.9 out of 100, which suggests a generally unfavorable quantitative outlook for the asset.

Technical

The low Relative Strength score of 24.2/100 and Accumulation/Volume score of 35.1/100 may indicate a lack of strong buying interest or underperformance compared to peers. Recent short-term returns show a slight decline, with the asset down -1.2% over 20 days and -1.5% over 60 days, while trading -10.9% below its 52-week high.

Fundamentals

Despite a relatively strong Financial Quality score of 73.4/100, the Fundamental Trend score of 31.2/100 appears to be a notable detractor. Valuation metrics such as a P/E of 28.6x, P/B of 6.2x, and P/S of 9.4x may indicate a premium valuation. The asset appears to have low volatility with a Beta of 0.3 and does not offer a dividend yield.

Macro Context

The current macro environment, characterized by an inverted yield curve (10Y-2Y spread of 0.4%) and elevated inflation metrics (CPI YoY at 4.3%), could suggest a cautious economic outlook. For a biotechnology company like VRTX with a low beta of 0.3, this environment might imply a relatively stable but potentially constrained growth landscape.

Key Risks

  • Low Finlify component scores for Relative Strength (24.2/100), Accumulation/Volume (35.1/100), and Fundamental Trend (31.2/100) may indicate underlying weaknesses.
  • The asset's valuation, with a P/E of 28.6x and P/S of 9.4x, appears elevated, which could limit future upside potential.
  • Recent negative short-term returns (-1.2% over 20 days, -1.5% over 60 days) and trading -10.9% below its 52-week high could suggest a lack of positive momentum.