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- 9/26/2025 -
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is oversold
Daily :Stochastic has raised above the signal lineA Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the pricePrice is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement levelThe period of low volatility of the stock price
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It was a first positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX climbed 2.61 points, or 0.68%, and closed at 385.73 on Friday, September 26, 2025. Weekly volume was 18% above average.

Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on November 8, 2024 at 519.90 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.40 points, or 30.28%, in 39 weeks. The price is now at the 14.76% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 14, 2025 at 519.70 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.20 points, or 30.25%, in 21 weeks. The price is now at the 14.78% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 1, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 22, 2025 at 403.58 and reached 374.17 on September 24, 2025. VRTX lost 29.41 points, or 7.29%, in 33 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since September 25, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (388.58) comes close to the price (385.73). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 6.92% on Friday. It is 50.98% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.06
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 72.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 23.97
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 30.37
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -6.65
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 36.44
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 84.10
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 23.06
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 26.59
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -14.03 Bullish
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
50 Day Moving Average 407.37
Upper Bollinger Band 402.80
20 Day Moving Average 390.14
Parabolic System 388.58
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 388.11
Price 385.73
Daily Stochastic Crossing 380.31
Lower Bollinger Band 376.12
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 4
Industry Biotechnology 45
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 403.58
High Date 08/22/2025
Low 374.17
Low Date 09/24/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 484.56
High Date 07/10/2025
Low 362.50
Low Date 08/11/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 519.70
High Date 03/14/2025
Low 362.50
Low Date 08/11/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 519.90
High Date 11/08/2024
Low 362.50
Low Date 08/11/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 7.83
Low Date 11/11/2003
High 519.90
High Date 11/08/2024
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