Why Is Vertex (VRTX) Up 7.3% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). Shares have added about 7.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Vertex due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.VGM ScoresCurrently, Vertex has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Vertex has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.Performance of an Industry PlayerVertex is part of the Zacks Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry. Over the past month, Regeneron (REGN), a stock from the same industry, has gained 7.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended December 2024 more than a month ago.Regeneron reported revenues of $3.79 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +10.3%. EPS of $12.07 for the same period compares with $11.86 a year ago.For the current quarter, Regeneron is expected to post earnings of $9.13 per share, indicating a change of -4.4% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -7.2% over the last 30 days.Regeneron has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of F.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2024. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3% and +673.0%.Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX): Free Stock Analysis Report Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks