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VRTXPharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
$556.001d +0.4%5d +7.4%settled close · 2026-11-02

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Mkt cap $141B (11/2)β 0.5552w $409–559Shares 254.0MInd. Pharmaceutical PreparationsNasdaq since 1991Emp. 6,400HQ Boston, MAvrtx.com
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Who’s talking about VRTX

4 longlatest 2026-10-14
DateVoiceStanceVenueThesis
2026-10-14Jared HolzManaging Director and Healthcare Equity Strategist, MizuhoBullishCNBC (uncut)Vertex's patent-cliff timing is more favorable than peers — the key question is whether LOE pressure arrives…
2026-08-04Unknown Investment CommitteeBullishCNBC Halftime Final TradesJust purchased Vertex as part of an intentional increase in healthcare weighting to 11.7%, reflecting…
2026-07-08Jim Lebenthal (Cerity)Partner, Cerity PartnersBullishCNBC Halftime Final TradesVertex's acquisition announced the prior day diversifies its product line beyond the core franchise…
2026-01-22Jim Lebenthal (Cerity)Partner, Cerity PartnersBullishCNBC Halftime Final TradesStock has broken out and rallied ~30% over recent months, with momentum expected to continue
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Earnings

Last reports

No confirmed date for the next report yet.
ReportWhenEPS actual vs est.Reaction
2 Nov 2026after the close4.76 vs 4.88—
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Notable options days

Sessions in the last 120 where VRTX’s settled options volume ran ≥ 2× its trailing 20-session baseline, or delta-dollar flow ran ≥ 2.5× — 14 of 120 sessions qualified.

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