VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) Earnings History & Surprises

NASDAQ:VRTX • US92532F1003

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At close: Mar 9, 2026
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After Hours: 3/9/2026, 8:00:02 PM

Past quarterly earnings results for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).

Earnings Snapshot

Next Earnings Date

Upcoming
Release DateMay 4, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.47
Revenue Estimate3.126B

Last Reported

Most Recent
Release DateFeb 12, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$5.03
EPS Surprise -2.79%
Revenue Surprise -1.51%

Beat Rate

Last 8 Quarters
44%
EPS and Revenuebeats vs estimates

Quarterly Earnings Results

EPS & Revenue History (USD)

Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers for recent quarters.

QuarterEPSEPS EstEPS SurpriseEPS Q2QRevenueRevenue EstRevenue SurpriseRevenue Q2Q
Q4 2025 5.03 5.17 -2.79% 26.38% 3.19B 3.239B -1.51% 9.55%
Q3 2025 4.80 4.65 3.12% 9.59% 3.076B 3.114B -1.21% 10.99%
Q2 2025 4.52 4.37 3.45% 135.23% 2.965B 2.963B 0.06% 12.06%
Q1 2025 4.06 4.37 -7.20% -14.71% 2.77B 2.91B -4.80% 2.96%
Q4 2024 3.98 4.11 -3.07% -5.24% 2.912B 2.836B 2.68% 15.66%
Q3 2024 4.38 4.22 3.69% 7.35% 2.772B 2.778B -0.22% 11.61%
Q2 2024 -12.83 3.00 -527.57% -429.82% 2.646B 2.715B -2.56% 6.11%
Q1 2024 4.76 4.14 14.85% 56.07% 2.691B 2.63B 2.30% 13.30%
Q4 2023 4.20 4.18 0.36% 11.70% 2.518B 2.564B -1.81% 9.34%
Q3 2023 4.08 4.05 0.66% 1.75% 2.484B 2.55B -2.61% 6.39%
Q2 2023 3.89 3.96 -1.75% 8.06% 2.493B 2.468B 1.02% 13.52%
Q1 2023 3.05 3.06 -0.21% -13.35% 2.375B 2.384B -0.39% 13.22%
Q4 2022 3.76 3.58 4.95% 11.57% 2.303B 2.347B -1.89% 11.10%
Q3 2022 4.01 3.72 7.89% 12.64% 2.334B 2.271B 2.79% 17.65%
Q2 2022 3.60 3.55 1.44% 15.76% 2.196B 2.175B 0.97% 22.46%
Q1 2022 3.52 3.56 -1.18% 18.12% 2.098B 2.118B -0.97% 21.64%
Q4 2021 3.37 3.37 0.13% 34.26% 2.073B 2.043B 1.45% 27.32%
Q3 2021 3.56 3.14 13.27% 34.85% 1.984B 1.893B 4.82% 28.99%
Q2 2021 3.11 2.56 21.59% 19.16% 1.793B 1.752B 2.36% 17.64%
Q1 2021 2.98 2.74 8.66% 16.41% 1.724B 1.69B 2.03% 13.81%
Q4 2020 2.51 2.64 -5.00% - 1.628B 1.616B 0.73% -
Q3 2020 2.64 2.39 10.49% - 1.538B 1.515B 1.54% -
Q2 2020 2.61 2.12 23.38% - 1.524B 1.413B 7.89% -
Q1 2020 2.56 1.88 36.03% - 1.515B 1.313B 15.39% -

Notes

  • EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
  • Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
  • Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
  • Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.

Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends

EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

VRTX EPS Q2Q GrowthVRTX EPS Q2Q GrowthEPS Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q3/21 Q1/22 Q3/22 Q1/23 Q3/23 Q1/24 Q3/24 Q1/25 Q3/25 Q1/26 Q3/26 0 100 -100 -200 -300 -400

Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

VRTX Revenue Q2Q GrowthVRTX Revenue Q2Q GrowthRevenue Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q3/21 Q1/22 Q3/22 Q1/23 Q3/23 Q1/24 Q3/24 Q1/25 Q3/25 Q1/26 Q3/26 5 10 15 20 25

Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)

EPS beat statistics

EPS beat (4)
2
Average EPS beat (4)
-0.85%
Max EPS beat (4)
3.45%
Min EPS beat (4)
-7.20%

Revenue beat statistics

Revenue beat (4)
1
Average Revenue beat (4)
-1.87%
Max Revenue beat (4)
0.06%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-4.80%

Analysis

In the last 4 quarters, VRTX has beaten EPS estimates in 2 out of 4 releases
VRTX has beaten revenue estimates in 1 out of the last 4 releases
In the last 4 quarters, VRTX reported -0.9% below the EPS estimates on average.
In the last 4 quarters, VRTX reported -1.9% below the revenue estimates on average.
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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VRTX Earnings FAQ

Can you provide the last earnings date for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) last reported earnings on 2/12/2026.


Did VRTX stock beat earnings estimates in the most recent quarter?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) missed EPS estimates and missed revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.


Can you provide information on how often VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC beats earnings estimates?

In the last 4 quarters, VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VRTX) has beaten EPS estimates in 2 out of 4 releases.