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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX climbed 4.43 points, or 0.82%, and closed at 546.12 on Friday, September 4, 2026. Weekly volume was -26% below average.
VRTX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 362.50 and reached 560.25 on September 3, 2026. VRTX gained -197.75 points, or -54.55%, in 55 weeks. The price is now at the 7.15% retracement level.
Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 5, 2026 at 412.27 and reached 560.25 on September 3, 2026. VRTX gained -147.98 points, or -35.89%, in 17 weeks. The price is now at the 9.55% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought weekly 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 18, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 4, 2026 at 465.51 and reached 560.25 on September 3, 2026. VRTX gained -94.74 points, or -20.35%, in 30 days. The price is now at the 14.91% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (543.94) comes close to the price (546.12). 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.
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
11 |
| Industry |
Biotechnology |
120 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
465.51 |
| Low Date |
08/04/2026 |
| High |
560.25 |
| High Date |
09/03/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
465.00 |
| Low Date |
07/23/2026 |
| High |
560.25 |
| High Date |
09/03/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
412.27 |
| Low Date |
05/05/2026 |
| High |
560.25 |
| High Date |
09/03/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
362.50 |
| Low Date |
08/11/2025 |
| High |
560.25 |
| High Date |
09/03/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
7.83 |
| Low Date |
11/11/2003 |
| High |
560.25 |
| High Date |
09/03/2026 |
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