Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 16.86
Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated’s earnings per share (eps) high or low?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) of 16.86 is 69% above its 5-year average of 9.99, near the high end of its 5-year range (-2.08–15.46).
The earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) is 16.86 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 152.02% (6.69).
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VRTX Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
16.86
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
6.69
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
10.10
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
9.99
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
6.46
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
3.86
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
2.27
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+152.02%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+66.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+68.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+161.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+336.58%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+642.58%
VRTX Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | — | 16.86 | 6.69 | 10.10 | 9.99 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) | $115.34B | 3.56 | -0.48 | 1.47 | 0.84 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT) | $105.25B | 3.73 | 3.69 | 3.25 | 3.23 |
| CVS Health Corporation (CVS) | $123.84B | 2.27 | 2.53 | 3.71 | 4.39 |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR) | $133.37B | 5.17 | 5.20 | 6.66 | 6.73 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV) | $92.17B | 23.51 | 25.49 | 25.23 | 24.07 |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE) | $146.48B | 1.31 | 1.39 | 2.19 | 2.39 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI) | $78.04B | 23.58 | 17.27 | 18.45 | 18.81 |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) | $151.09B | 8.25 | 7.27 | 5.84 | 5.20 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) | $155.82B | 7.34 | 3.61 | 3.85 | 3.41 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$16.86
Forward EPS (Est.)
$21.62
P/E Ratio
26.4
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 16.86.
- Is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) high or low?
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's earnings per share (eps) of 16.86 is 69% above its 5-year average of 9.99, near the high end of its 5-year range (-2.08–15.46).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 6.69.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 10.10.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 9.99.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 6.46.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 3.86.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for VRTX stock is 2.27.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 15.46 |
| 2024-12-31 | -2.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.05 |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.97 |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.09 |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.44 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 8.25 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2016-12-31 | -0.46 |
| 2015-12-31 | -2.32 |
| 2014-12-31 | -3.14 |
| 2013-12-31 | -1.98 |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.50 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2010-12-31 | -3.77 |
| 2009-12-31 | -3.70 |
| 2008-12-31 | -3.27 |
| 2007-12-31 | -3.03 |
| 2006-12-31 | -1.83 |
| 2005-12-31 | -2.28 |
| 2004-12-31 | -2.12 |
| 2003-12-31 | -2.56 |
| 2002-12-31 | -1.43 |
| 2001-12-31 | -0.89 |
| 2000-12-31 | -0.59 |
| 1999-12-31 | -0.80 |
| 1998-12-31 | -0.65 |
| 1997-12-31 | -0.41 |
| 1996-12-31 | -1.07 |