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Market sentiment signals for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
34 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.76
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$566
+5.4%
Highest Price Target
$725
+35.0%
Lowest Price Target
$350
-34.8%
Short Interest
2.1%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Barclays | Eliana Merle— | +16.6% | $617 → $626 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Nov 3, 2026 | JP Morgan | Jessica Fye— | +6.1% | $560 → $570 | Maintained | Overweight |