VRTX

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) is a Boston-based biotechnology company founded in 1989 and publicly traded since 1991. The company has evolved from a research-focused biotech startup into a leading commercial biopharmaceutical company, primarily known for developing breakthrough treatments for cystic fibrosis. Over its three-decade history, Vertex has transformed from having no approved products to generating over $11 billion in annual revenue, establishing itself as a dominant force in rare disease therapeutics with an expanding pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas including pain management, diabetes, kidney diseases, and blood disorders.