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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Hits New All-Time Low on Failed Clinical Trial
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Hits New All-Time Low on Failed Clinical Trial

Last updated: August 7, 2025 8:15 pm
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) faced a significant setback on Tuesday as its stock plummeted to a new all-time low following the termination of a clinical trial for an experimental pain medicine. The company witnessed a sharp decline of 21 percent, hitting a low of $373.2 before closing the day down by 20.6 percent at $374.98 per share.

In a statement, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) announced that its clinical trial for VX-993 for the Treatment of Acute Pain did not yield a statistically significant improvement in the enrolled patients. As a result, the company stated that it will not be progressing VX-993 into pivotal development as monotherapy in acute pain.

Despite this setback, the termination of the clinical trial overshadowed the company’s impressive financial performance in the second quarter and first half of the year. In the second quarter, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) reported a net income of $1.03 billion, marking a significant improvement from a $3.593 billion net loss in the same period last year. Total revenues also saw a 12 percent increase to $2.96 billion from $2.64 billion year-on-year.

For the first half of the year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) swung to a net profit of $1.68 billion from a $2.49 billion net loss in the previous year. Total revenues grew by 8 percent to $5.73 billion from $5.3 billion, showcasing the company’s resilience and ability to weather challenges.

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Overall, despite the recent setback in its clinical trial, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) continues to demonstrate resilience and strong financial performance, making it a compelling investment opportunity for long-term investors.

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