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VRTX Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

VRTX's dividend history, current yield (0%), dividend growth rate (N/A), complete payout history and peer comparison (Biotechnology).

As of July 2025, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) does not pay a dividend.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
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ORKA 888 M 129% 37.5%
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GILD 142,480 M 3.10% 4.88%
AMGN 163,608 M 3.12% 4.15%
NOVO-B 298,284 M 2.18% 5.50%
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Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
BIM 16,328 M 34.9% 95.8%
BIOG-B 1,106 M 20.4% 95.9%
NOVO-B 298,284 M 18.2% 88.5%
SECARE 731 M 10.4% 100%
HLN 45,450 M 22.9% 100%

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VRTX Dividend History: as of July 2025

No dividends paid yet.

VRTX Dividend FAQ

Does VRTX pay a dividend?

As of July 2025 VRTX does not pay a dividend.

What is the Dividend Yield of VRTX?

As of July 2025, VRTX`s dividend yield is 0.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - by the current share price of 463.27.

How often does VRTX pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, VRTX has issued dividend payments.

Will VRTX pay dividends in 2025?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VRTX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VRTX?

VRTX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of VRTX?

VRTX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought VRTX's shares at 303.10 five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VRTX?

VRTX Payout Consistency is 0.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.

Does VRTX have a good Dividend Yield?

VRTX`s 0.00% Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VRTX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VRTX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of VRTX?

VRTX`s Overall Dividend Rating is (unknown). Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VRTX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VRTX`s Outstanding Shares?

Vertex Pharmaceuticals`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.19% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 30.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Vertex Pharmaceuticals ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 Annual Growth Rate
1990 19,676,000
1991 22,857,100 +16.17%
1992 23,571,400 +3.13%
1993 29,090,900 +23.42%
1994 33,571,400 +15.4%
1995 34,090,900 +1.55%
1996 44,615,400 +30.87%
1997 49,411,800 +10.75%
1998 50,285,700 +1.77%
1999 51,928,000 +3.27%
2000 60,011,000 +15.57%
2001 75,161,000 +25.25%
2002 76,411,000 +1.66%
2003 78,094,000 +2.2%
2004 79,428,000 +1.71%
2005 107,440,000 +35.27%
2006 125,756,000 +17.05%
2007 134,471,000 +6.93%
2008 155,860,000 +15.91%
2009 198,935,000 +27.64%
2010 202,329,000 +1.71%
2011 219,264,000 +8.37%
2012 214,607,000 -2.12%
2013 235,717,000 +9.84%
2014 238,272,000 +1.08%
2015 242,987,000 +1.98%
2016 247,757,000 +1.96%
2017 256,804,000 +3.65%
2018 259,812,000 +1.17%
2019 262,108,000 +0.88%
2020 263,106,000 +0.38%
2021 257,000,000 -2.32%
2022 260,300,000 +1.28%
2023 260,900,000 +0.23%
2024 260,500,000 -0.15%
2025 259,500,000 -0.38%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.