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Needham & Company Downgrades Vertex (VRTX) to Hold

January 29, 2015 7:54 AM EST

Needham & Company downgraded Vertex (NASDAQ: VRTX) from Buy to Hold.

Analyst Alan Carr commented, "Vertex reported 4Q14 financial results yesterday after market close. WW Kalydeco 4Q14 sales were $124.4M (+14% y/y). The company pre-announced net sales of approximately $120M earlier this... More

Maxim Group Downgrades Vertex (VRTX) to Hold

January 29, 2015 7:30 AM EST

Maxim Group downgraded Vertex (NASDAQ: VRTX) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $121.00 (from $148.00).

Analyst Jason Kolbert commented:

Vertex reported YE2014 non-GAAP revenue and operating expenses of $536M and $920M, respectively, and a non-GAAP loss of $511M and EPS of ($2.17). Revenue was driven largely by Kalydeco sales of $464M. Vertex enters 2015 with... More