VRTX Dividend History - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Currently (December 2024) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc does not pay a dividend.

As of December 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) does not pay a dividend.
Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
VRTX 120,557m - -
ORKA 888m 95.3% 50.3%
ABBV 303,294m 4.47% 10.8%
LENZ 600m 3.16% 8.23%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
VRTX 120,557m - -
SECARE 774m 12.0% 58.6%
BIM 12,545m 19.4% 56.9%
ABBV 303,294m 6.70% 78.6%

VRTX Dividend History

No dividends paid yet.

VRTX Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of VRTX?

As of December 2024 VRTX`s Dividend Yield is 0.00%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of by the current stock price of 397.27.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of VRTX?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does VRTX pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) VRTX paid 0 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of VRTX?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is %. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Vertex Pharmaceuticals five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months () divided by the price 5 years ago (219.98).

What is the Payout Consistency of VRTX?

VRTX has a Payout Consistency of 0.0%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of VRTX?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 0.00 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does VRTX have a good Dividend Yield?

VRTX`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as: unknown.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for VRTX?

The next Dividend Date for VRTX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VRTX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VRTX is unknown. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: VRTX Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of VRTX`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals are shrinking at a rate of -0.16% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 0.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Vertex Pharmaceuticals ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2000-08-24 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1990 19676000
1991 22857100 +16.17%
1992 23571400 +3.13%
1993 29090900 +23.42%
1994 33571400 +15.4%
1995 34090900 +1.55%
1996 44615400 +30.87%
1997 49411800 +10.75%
1998 50285700 +1.77%
1999 51928000 +3.27%
2000 60011000 +15.57%
2001 75161000 +25.25%
2002 76411000 +1.66%
2003 78094000 +2.2%
2004 79428000 +1.71%
2005 107440000 +35.27%
2006 125756000 +17.05%
2007 134471000 +6.93%
2008 155860000 +15.91%
2009 198935000 +27.64%
2010 202329000 +1.71%
2011 219264000 +8.37%
2012 214607000 -2.12%
2013 235717000 +9.84%
2014 238272000 +1.08%
2015 242987000 +1.98%
2016 247757000 +1.96%
2017 256804000 +3.65%
2018 259812000 +1.17%
2019 262108000 +0.88%
2020 263106000 +0.38%
2021 257000000 -2.32%
2022 260300000 +1.28%
2023 260900000 +0.23%
2024 261000000 +0.04%