Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorpor (VRTX) is currently trading at $526.19. Based on 28 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $570.32, implying a 8.4% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

No firm-level price target raises or cuts for VRTX are recorded in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 9 target raises and 0 target cuts for VRTX.

VRTX

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorpor

HealthcareOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$526.19

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$350.00$617.00
Current $526.19
Median: $565.00Mean: $537.11Current: $526.19

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Truist SecuritiesAug 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $560.00 → $565.00

  • BarclaysAug 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $615.00 → $617.00

  • TD CowenAug 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $525.00 → $550.00

  • Cantor FitzgeraldAug 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $590.00 → $595.00

  • Canaccord GenuityAug 4, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $436.00 → $442.00

  • UBSJul 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $545.00 → $585.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJul 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $542.00 → $560.00

  • RBC CapitalJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $543.00 → $570.00

  • BairdJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $330.00 → $350.00

  • BarclaysMay 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $607.00 → $615.00

  • Canaccord GenuityMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $437.00 → $436.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $612.00 → $616.00

  • BernsteinMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $577.00 → $572.00

  • RBC CapitalMay 5, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $541.00 → $543.00

  • Canaccord GenuityApr 30, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $441.00 → $437.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $596.00 → $612.00

  • Maxim GroupMar 18, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $575.00

  • Truist SecuritiesMar 11, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $490.00 → $525.00

  • Morgan StanleyMar 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $570.00 → $596.00

  • B of A SecuritiesMar 10, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $571.00 → $598.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$570.32

Based on 28 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (26)Hold (4)Sell (2)

Upside

+8.39%

Market Cap

$133.37B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Nov 2, 2026D-37
P/E Ratio (TTM)30.24
Forward P/E26.19
P/B Ratio6.58
Dividend YieldN/A
Return on Equity (ROE)23.54%
Operating Margin38.05%
Debt to Equity9.77
Beta (Volatility)0.32
52 Week Range$384.39 - $560.25
LowCurrent: $526.19High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/2/2026MCKECHNIE DUNCAN J.OfficerSale at price 519.00 per share.1,541
7/2/2026TATSIS OURANIAOfficerSale at price 524.99 per share.1,500
7/1/2026LIU JOYOfficerSale at price 502.71 per share.828
6/26/2026BOZIC CARMENOfficerSale at price 482.50 per share.596
6/18/2026BOZIC CARMENOfficerSale at price 462.17 per share.1,020
6/15/2026BOZIC CARMENOfficerSale at price 450.00 per share.4,062
6/5/2026BOZIC CARMENOfficerSale at price 450.00 per share.1,745
6/1/2026LIU JOYOfficerSale at price 439.91 per share.828
5/29/2026BOZIC CARMENOfficerSale at price 450.00 per share.1,974
5/15/2026BUNNAGE MARK E.OfficerSale at price 453.45 per share.33

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for VRTX?

A. The current target price for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorpor is $570.32, which implies a 8.4% upside from the current price of $526.19. This is based on the consensus of 28 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for VRTX?

A. Currently, there are 6 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying VRTX stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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