Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) has recently received FDA approval for Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication, marking a significant milestone as the first new class of pain treatment in over 20 years. This approval is expected to drive revenue growth and strengthen VRTX's market position in the pain management sector. However, the placement of Journavx on Tier 3 by UnitedHealth may limit patient access due to higher costs.
The stock is currently trading at $488.29 with a neutral RSI of 63.96, indicating a stable momentum. The MACD is positive at 9.85, suggesting bullish momentum, but the MACD histogram is slightly negative, signaling a potential near-term pullback. The stock is trading above its 20 and 50-day moving averages, indicating a strong uptrend.
The Fibonacci levels suggest resistance at $492.45 (R1) and $497.65 (R2), with support at $475.62 (S1). The stock is currently trading near the pivot point of $484.04.
Based on the technical indicators and the positive news sentiment, VRTX is expected to trade between $485 and $492 next week. The stock is likely to test the resistance at $492.45 but may face selling pressure at this level.
Buy VRTX with a target price of $492. The stock is in an uptrend, and the FDA approval of Journavx provides a positive catalyst. However, be cautious of potential resistance at $492.45 and consider taking profits at this level.
The price of VRTX is predicted to go up 15.01%, based on the high correlation periods with POST. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 96.56%.
VRTX
POST
Year
VRTX Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
405.050
-0.510
2026
550.000
14.630
2027
550.000
14.630
2028
650.000
35.480
2029
650.000
35.480
2030
750.000
56.320
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