Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$425.42 -0.14%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Healthcare | Industry: Biotechnology
Q4 2024
Published: Feb 13, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $2.91B up 15.7% year-over-year
  • EPS of $3.50 decreased by 5.6% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 85.5%
  • Net income of 913.00M
  • ""We are focused on driving a significant expansion in the patients we serve with the ongoing launch of CASGEVY and two recent U.S. NDA approvals: ALYFTREK... and JOURNAVX." - Dr. Reshma Kewalramani" - Dr. Reshma Kewalramani

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Q4 2024 Financial Results: Record Revenue Growth and Strategic Diversification

Executive Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals delivered impressive financial results for Q4 2024, with total revenue reaching $2.91 billion, an increase of 16% compared to Q4 2023, and a record full-year revenue of $11.02 billion, up 12% from the previous year. This year's growth was primarily fueled by a robust performance in the cystic fibrosis (CF) sector, aided by the successful launch of the new medication ALYFTREK. Additionally, the newly approved JOURNAVX offers Vertex a solid entry into the non-opioid pain management market, potentially enhancing patient accessibility and addressing the opioid crisis. Management views this as a pivotal year for diversifying revenue streams and expanding patient reach.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

2.91B
QoQ: 5.05% | YoY:15.66%

Gross Profit

2.49B
85.46% margin
QoQ: 4.59% | YoY:15.76%

Operating Income

1.03B
QoQ: -8.09% | YoY:7.01%

Net Income

913.00M
QoQ: -12.67% | YoY:-5.76%

EPS

3.55
QoQ: -12.35% | YoY:-5.59%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

**Revenue:** $2.91 billion (up 16% YoY) **Cost of Revenue:** $423.4 million **Gross Profit:** $2.49 billion (Gross Profit Margin: 85.5%) **Operating Income:** $1.03 billion (Operating Income Margin: 35.2%) **Net Income:** $913 million (Net Income Margin: 31.4%) **EPS:** $3.55 (Diluted EPS: $3.50) **Cash at Year-End:** $4.57 billion The notable increase in revenue was backed by a 17% growth in U.S. sales, attributed to strong market demand and a price increase implemented in January 2024. Managem...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 2,912.00 3.50 +15.7% View
Q3 2024 2,771.90 4.01 +11.6% View
Q2 2024 2,634.70 -13.92 +5.7% View
Q1 2024 2,687.20 4.21 +13.2% View
Q4 2023 2,517.70 3.71 +9.3% View