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Welcome to our dedicated page for Vertex Pharmaceuticals news (Ticker: VRTX), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Vertex Pharmaceuticals stock.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) is a global biopharmaceutical leader focused on transformative therapies for serious diseases. This page serves as the definitive source for all official Vertex news, including regulatory milestones, clinical developments, and strategic partnerships.

Investors and researchers will find timely updates on cystic fibrosis treatment advancements, gene-editing therapy progress, and pipeline expansions into pain management and blood disorders. Our curated feed includes earnings announcements, FDA submissions, and peer-reviewed research publications.

The repository features three core categories: Treatment Approvals (new drug applications and label expansions), Research Breakthroughs (clinical trial results and preclinical discoveries), and Strategic Developments (collaborations and manufacturing updates). Each entry provides direct access to primary source materials.

For ongoing monitoring of Vertex's innovations in small-molecule drugs and CRISPR-based therapies, bookmark this page or check back regularly. All content is vetted against original company disclosures to ensure regulatory compliance and factual accuracy.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) announced disappointing topline results from its Phase 2 study of VX-993, a selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor for acute pain treatment. The study, involving 367 patients undergoing bunionectomy surgery, failed to meet its primary endpoint of demonstrating statistically significant improvement in pain reduction (SPID48) compared to placebo.

The trial tested three dosage levels of VX-993 against placebo and a hydrocodone/acetaminophen reference arm. While the drug was generally safe and well-tolerated with no serious adverse events, Vertex will not advance VX-993 into pivotal development as monotherapy in acute pain due to its failure to show superior efficacy compared to existing NaV1.8 inhibitors.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with total revenue of $2.96 billion, up 12% year-over-year. The company reiterated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $11.85-$12.0 billion.

Key highlights include successful launches of CASGEVY, ALYFTREK, and JOURNAVX. The company reported GAAP and non-GAAP net income of $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion respectively. Cash position strengthened to $12.0 billion as of June 30, 2025.

Additionally, Vertex announced that CSO David Altshuler will retire in August 2026, with Mark Bunnage taking over as CSO in February 2026. The company continues to advance multiple clinical programs and expand its commercial presence globally.

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KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to five classes of VRTX 2025-HQ, a CMBS single-borrower securitization backed by a $600 million portion of a $1.0 billion fixed-rate mortgage loan. The loan is secured by Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: VRTX) headquarters, consisting of two 15-story, Class-A, LEED Gold office towers in Boston's Seaport district.

The property spans 1.1 million square feet, with Vertex occupying 96.8% of the rentable space. The pharmaceutical company recently extended its lease through 2044. The loan features a five-year term with monthly interest-only payments at a 6.25% interest rate. KBRA's analysis yielded a net cash flow of $87.6 million and a property value of $1.06 billion, resulting in a KBRA Loan to Value ratio of 94.2%.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) has secured a broad reimbursement agreement with NHS England for ALYFTREK® (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor), its fifth cystic fibrosis (CF) medicine. The treatment, approved for CF patients aged 6 years and older with specific genetic mutations, received a positive final draft recommendation from NICE.

ALYFTREK® demonstrated superior potential outcomes compared to KAFTRIO® in pivotal studies. The medicine is also becoming available in Ireland, Denmark, and Germany, with Vertex working to expand access across the European Union.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX) has been named a 2025 Breakthroughs Innovation Celebration winner by Premier, Inc. for its groundbreaking product JOURNAVX™ (suzetrigine). The recognized treatment is a first-in-class, non-opioid oral medication that works as a selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor for treating moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults.

The recognition comes from Premier's annual Innovation Celebration program, which received approximately 120 nominations this year. Vertex will be formally honored at Premier's Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition on July 15, 2025.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Monday, August 4, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Investors can access the call via U.S. dial-in at (833) 630-2124 or internationally at +1 (412) 317-0651, referencing "Vertex Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call". A live webcast will be available through the Investors section of Vertex's website. Participants are advised to register 15 minutes before the scheduled webcast.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has received European Commission approval for ALYFTREK® (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor), a once-daily CFTR modulator for treating cystic fibrosis in patients 6 years and older with at least one non-class I mutation in the CFTR gene.

The approval follows successful head-to-head clinical trials where ALYFTREK® demonstrated non-inferiority to KAFTRIO® on ppFEV1 and showed superiority in reducing sweat chloride, indicating greater improvement in CFTR function. This new treatment will be accessible to approximately 31,000 eligible CF patients in the EU.

Initial access to the treatment will be available in Ireland, Denmark, and Germany through existing reimbursement agreements and healthcare provisions, with Vertex working to secure access across other EU member states.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Ono Pharmaceutical have announced an exclusive collaboration and license agreement for povetacicept development and commercialization in Japan and South Korea. Povetacicept, a recombinant fusion protein therapeutic, acts as a dual antagonist of BAFF and APRIL cytokines, showing best-in-class potential for treating IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). Under the agreement, Vertex will receive an upfront payment, milestone payments, and tiered royalties. Ono will leverage its regional expertise to advance clinical trials, obtain marketing authorizations, and handle commercialization in these markets. The partnership aims to expand treatment options for patients with B cell-mediated diseases, with potential for additional indications beyond IgAN and pMN.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) presented positive Phase 1/2 data for zimislecel (VX-880), a stem cell-derived islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes, at the American Diabetes Association conference. The study included 12 patients who received a full dose and were followed for at least one year. All patients achieved ADA-recommended targets of HbA1c <7% and >70% time-in-range, with 10 out of 12 becoming insulin-free. The therapy demonstrated consistent and durable benefits, with all patients showing glucose-responsive endogenous C-peptide production and freedom from severe hypoglycemic events after day 90. The treatment was generally well-tolerated, with most adverse events being mild or moderate. Two patient deaths occurred but were unrelated to zimislecel. The data was simultaneously published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and Vertex plans potential regulatory submissions next year.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals presented new data at the European Cystic Fibrosis Conference demonstrating the benefits of ALYFTREK and the importance of lower sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis treatment. The pooled analysis showed that reducing sweat chloride levels below 60 mmol/L led to improved outcomes, including better lung function, fewer pulmonary exacerbations, improved nutritional status, and enhanced quality of life. Notably, levels below 30 mmol/L showed even greater numerical benefits. Post hoc analysis from Phase 3 trials indicated that ALYFTREK treatment resulted in better health-related quality of life outcomes in adolescents and adults compared to TRIKAFTA, while also improving CF symptoms and general functioning in children aged 6-11 years.
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What is the current stock price of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)?

The current stock price of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is $374.98 as of August 5, 2025.

What is the market cap of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)?

The market cap of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is approximately 118.7B.
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