Vertex Reports Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results

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No Surprises from Vertex (VRTX) But Piper Jaffray Moves Price Target Down to $143

January 28, 2016 7:25 AM EST

Piper Jaffray analyst Edward Tenthoff reiterated an Overweight rating but lowered his price target on Vertex (NASDAQ: VRTX) to $143.00 (from $180.00) following results which offered no surprises.

Tenthoff commented, "As pre-announced, >4,500 patients began ORKAMBI in the U.S. resulting in sales of $220 million in 4Q:15;... More

Vertex Pharma (VRTX) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS

January 27, 2016 4:03 PM EST

Vertex Pharma (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.17, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $417.94 million versus the consensus estimate of $406.3 million.

"Entering 2016, Vertex is in a strong financial position to support continued investment in our business to create future medicines for serious diseases and value for our shareholders," said Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vertex. "We look forward... More