Vertex Pharma (VRTX) Misses Q3 EPS by 9c

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Vertex (VRTX) PT Lifted to $180 at Piper Jaffray as KALYDECO and ORKAMBI Both Beat

October 29, 2015 7:56 AM EDT

Piper Jaffray analyst Edward Tenthoff reiterated an Overweight rating and boosted his price target on Vertex (NASDAQ: VRTX) to $180.00 (from $163.00) following solid Q3 results with KALYDECO and ORKAMBI both beating.

Tenthoff commented, "Over 3,000 patients began ORKAMBI in 3Q:15 resulting in sales of $130.8 million,... More

Baird Positive on First Quarter of Vertex (VRTX) Orkambi Sales

October 29, 2015 6:58 AM EDT

Baird analyst Brian Skorney reiterated an Outperform rating and $160 price target on Vertex (NASDAQ: VRTX) following results saying they are bullish on first quarter of Orkambi sales.

Skorney commented, "Right off the bat, Orkambi commanded ~35% of the patients eligible for treatment, according... More