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Vertex Pharmaceuticals / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Vertex started off with 2023 on a positive note as it delivered an all-around beat with first-quarter global CF product revenues increasing 13% over Q1 2022 levels.</li><li>Revenue for the first quarter rose 13% year over year to $2.37 billion.</li><li>In this regard, they are engaging with major commercial as well as government payers and policymakers in the U.S. and Europe.</li></ul>

Vertex started off with 2023 on a positive note as it delivered an all-around beat with first-quarter global CF product revenues increasing 13% over Q1 2022 levels.Revenue for the first quarter rose 13% year over year to $2.37 billion.In this regard, they are engaging with major commercial as well as government payers and policymakers in the U.S. and Europe.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated: The TRIKAFTA Approval & Other Developments

<ul><li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals ended the year on a strong note, with full-year global CF product revenue rising 18% from 2021.</li><li>Their mid- and late-stage clinical pipeline holds the opportunity to provide patients across 8 disease areas with potentially transformative impact.</li><li>The management forecast for product revenue for the entire 2023 fiscal year is $9.55 billion to $9.7 billion, which, after factoring in an estimated 1.5% FX headwind, represents 7% to 9% growth year over year.</li></ul>

Vertex Pharmaceuticals ended the year on a strong note, with full-year global CF product revenue rising 18% from 2021.Their mid- and late-stage clinical pipeline holds the opportunity to provide patients across 8 disease areas with potentially transformative impact.The management forecast for product revenue for the entire 2023 fiscal year is $9.55 billion to $9.7 billion, which, after factoring in an estimated 1.5% FX headwind, represents 7% to 9% growth year over year.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a> reported mixed 4Q22 results. Revenue grew 11% YoY to $2.30B, in-line with expectations. Adjusted EPS surged 25% YoY to $3.76, 7% ahead of consensus.</li>
<li>Revenue was driven by the strong uptake of Trikafta/Kaftrio in multiple countries internationally and continued performance of Trikafta in the U.S. Trikafta/Kaftrio revenue grew 19% YoY to $2.02B.</li>
<li>Vertex guided for 2023 revenue of $9.55–9.70B (+7–9%), with the low end matching current consensus. The company aims to launch five new products over the next five years.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US) reported mixed 4Q22 results. Revenue grew 11% YoY to $2.30B, in-line with expectations. Adjusted EPS surged 25% YoY to $3.76, 7% ahead of consensus.
Revenue was driven by the strong uptake of Trikafta/Kaftrio in multiple countries internationally and continued performance of Trikafta in the U.S. Trikafta/Kaftrio revenue grew 19% YoY to $2.02B.
Vertex guided for 2023 revenue of $9.55–9.70B (+7–9%), with the low end matching current consensus. The company aims to launch five new products over the next five years.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): Mixed 4Q22 Results; Upbeat 2023 Guidance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a>, the global leader in cystic fibrosis treatment, has a broad and deep clinical pipeline across multiple modalities. Each of its clinical programs represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity.  </li>
<li>MRNA drug candidate for treating the remaining 5,000 CF patients who cannot benefit from existing therapies, is set to enter clinic. Drug candidate for acute pain is in late-stage trial.</li>
<li>Regulatory submission for exa-cel for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in U.S., EU and UK are expected to be completed by 1Q23.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US), the global leader in cystic fibrosis treatment, has a broad and deep clinical pipeline across multiple modalities. Each of its clinical programs represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity.  
MRNA drug candidate for treating the remaining 5,000 CF patients who cannot benefit from existing therapies, is set to enter clinic. Drug candidate for acute pain is in late-stage trial.
Regulatory submission for exa-cel for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in U.S., EU and UK are expected to be completed by 1Q23.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): A High-Quality Deep Pocket Biotech Must-Have for Every Investor

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a> reported 18% y/y revenue growth to $2.3 billion, led by 46% growth outside the U.S. on continued strong uptake of Trikafta. U.S. revenue grew 5% y/y.</li>
<li>The company raised full-year 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.8–8.9 billion, representing 17% y/y growth at the mid-point.</li>
<li>The company will submit biologics licensing application (BLA) for exa-cel to the FDA, beginning in November 2022 and expects to complete the submission by the end of Q1 2023.</li>
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US) reported 18% y/y revenue growth to $2.3 billion, led by 46% growth outside the U.S. on continued strong uptake of Trikafta. U.S. revenue grew 5% y/y.
The company raised full-year 2022 product revenue guidance by 2% at the mid-point to $8.8–8.9 billion, representing 17% y/y growth at the mid-point.
The company will submit biologics licensing application (BLA) for exa-cel to the FDA, beginning in November 2022 and expects to complete the submission by the end of Q1 2023.


Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US): Better-Than-Expected Q3 Result; Guidance Raised 2nd Time This Year

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated discovers, develops, and commercializes novel, small molecule pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases for which there are currently limited or no effective treatments.  The Company develops drugs for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, autoimmune diseases, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and neurological disorders.

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