Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Stock Chart
VRTX price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the VRTX chart
Vertex (VRTX) closed at $499.74 on October 16, 2026, up 10.2% so far this year. The stock is trading 5.0% above its 200-day moving average of $475.90, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term uptrend. Over the past year VRTX returned +22.3% including dividends, ahead of the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the VRTX stock overview.
VRTX chart FAQ
What is Vertex's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for VRTX was $557.96 on September 3, 2026 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 10.4% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of VRTX stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, VRTX traded between an intraday low of $403.16 on November 4, 2025 and an intraday high of $560.25 on September 3, 2026.
Is VRTX above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. On October 16, 2026 VRTX closed at $499.74, 5.0% above its 200-day simple moving average of $475.90. The 50-day average was $522.54.
How has VRTX stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, VRTX returned +22.3% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +174.9% and +83.0%.
Does Vertex pay a dividend?
Vertex has not paid a dividend in the past 12 months.
Has VRTX stock ever split?
VRTX has split its stock 1 time: 2:1 (August 24, 2000). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the VRTX chart?
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