Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)
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Performance Outlook
| Previous Close | 216.50 |
| Open | 217.87 |
| Bid | 217.50 x 900 |
| Ask | 217.61 x 900 |
| Day's Range | 216.08 - 220.54 |
| 52 Week Range | 197.47 - 306.08 |
| Volume | 766,619 |
| Avg. Volume | 1,982,764 |
| Market Cap | 56.649B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 0.78 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 21.35 |
| EPS (TTM) | N/A |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | N/A |
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- Benzinga
Odds Of Vertex's Pipeline Success Aren't Dismal As Some Fear, Bernstein Says
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) shares have come under selling pressure recently, given investor concern regarding diversity in the pipeline for this cystic fibrosis-focused biopharma.The Vertex Analyst: Bernstein analyst Analyst Vincent Chen initiated coverage of Vertex with an Outperform rating and $275 price target.The Vertex Thesis: Vertex's pipeline is underappreciated and offers substantial upside optionality, Chen said in a note.The cystic fibrosis franchise could reach sales of about $10 billion by 2025, with patent exclusivity into the late 2030s and strong potential for lifecycle management. This, the analyst said, largely supports the stock's current valuation.Despite investors selling the stock after recent setbacks, the analyst is more optimistic, especially with its multiple programs in potentially high-value indications and having near term catalysts.The failure of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or AATD, drug VX-814 that was subsequently discontinued has more to do with idiosyncratic toxicity, likely specific to the molecule, Chen said, citing experts in AATD.VX-864 is a separate shot on goal, he added."We believe the odds of success are not as dismal as investors believe, we see near term catalysts that have potential to drive upside for the stock, and take a positive view on the stock," the analyst concluded.VRTX Price Action: At last check, Vertex shares were up 1% to $214.Latest Ratings for VRTX DateFirmActionFromTo Nov 2020BernsteinInitiates Coverage OnOutperform Oct 2020Credit SuisseMaintainsOutperform Oct 2020SVB LeerinkMaintainsMarket Perform View More Analyst Ratings for VRTX View the Latest Analyst RatingsSee more from Benzinga * Click here for options trades from Benzinga * Why GSX Techedu Shares Are Sinking * Pfizer, BioNTech File First For Emergency Use Authorization Of Coronavirus Vaccine(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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