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This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is receiving positive reviews from experts regarding its cystic fibrosis franchise and its potential for growth in other therapeutic areas. The stock has shown impressive gains and is considered to be a high-quality biopharma company with strong potential for long-term success. However, there are concerns about the stock being overvalued and recommendations to take profits. Overall, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seen as a well-performing company with good momentum and a diverse product portfolio.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Overvalued
BUY

Likes it for its CF franchise.

Pharma & Healthcare
PARTIAL SELL

Likes it, but she trimmed it because a lot of the good news from its pain medicine is now in the stock.

Pharma & Healthcare
BUY

PPH, an ETF for pharma producers, is breaking out and near a record. VTX and Eli Lilly are leaders in this space and Vertex has a great product for Cystic Fibrosis therapeutics. It is growing well and not too expensive.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 57.9%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX has triggered its stop at $350.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 44%, when combined with our previous recommendations.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 88.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $330) to $350 at this time.  

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BUY

They're in the MS business, so will they expand beyond MS? HE's confident they will and have some hit drugs.

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PARTIAL SELL

A high-quality biopharma with a strong cystic fibrosis drug. Are trying to get into other franchises like diabetes treatments. Will do well long-run. Trades at 23x with 11% earnings growth, so you can take some profits now. Had a good run, so take some money off the table.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 72.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX is progressing well.  To be disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $320) to $330 at this time.  

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BUY

Not too expensive. They report next week. They have good momentum and products.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 71.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX is progressing well.  We now recommend to trail up the stop (from $300) to $320.  

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 03/23, Up 57.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX is progressing well.  We recommend trailing up the stop to $300 at this time.  

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BUY

New for him. Are diversifying away from Cystic Fibrosis drugs into other treatments.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 34.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with VRTX is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $270) to $280.
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TOP PICK
It is in the biotech sector which came under pressure18 months ago. The sector found a footing in June and has held well above lows while the market is selling off. In general there are great bio technologies coming to market. Specifically it is a leading producer of a Cystic Fibrosis treatment that continues to proliferate around global health care systems. It is head and shoulders over what was available previously. It is a defensive stock because earnings are not cyclical and it is growing at 25% per year as well as trading at 18X next year's earnings. With a 74 billion market cap it just made a 5 year high which is very significant. (Analysts’ price target is $310.80)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 04/22, Up 29.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $245) to $270.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(VRTX-Q) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 10

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 12

Stockchase rating for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(VRTX-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock symbol?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a American stock, trading under the symbol VRTX-Q on the NASDAQ (VRTX). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:VRTX or VRTX-Q

Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 12 stock analysts published opinions about VRTX-Q. 10 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc..

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Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. worth watching?

12 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock price?

On 2024-04-18, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX-Q) stock closed at a price of $393.51.