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Image: Vertex Pharma continues to soar toward our fair value estimate. By Brian Nelson, CFA  On Wednesday, January 26, Vertex Pharma (VRTX) reported solid fourth-quarter results that showed continued advancement across its clinical pipeline. For background reading on our thesis on the net cash rich, free cash flow generating biotech tied to established cystic fibrosis (CF) therapies and CRISPR technology, please read: “Best Idea Vertex Pharma Boosts Guidance (Again), Buying Back Stock While Awaiting Key Clinical Trials (December 2, 2021)” and “Best Idea Vertex Pharma Marching Forward with Innovative CRISPR Technology” (August 31, 2021).” Following fourth-quarter results, we’re reiterating our $250 per share fair value estimate at this time.   Image: Vertex finished an exciting 2021, and we look forward to … Read more

Image Shown: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc is one of our favorite biotech ideas. Image Source: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc – Third Quarter of 2021 IR Earnings Presentation By Callum Turcan One of our favorite biotech plays out there is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX), which is included as an idea in the Best Ideas Newsletter portfolio. The company’s commercial portfolio, meaning therapeutics that have already been approved by key health regulators, is centered on drugs that treat cystic fibrosis (‘CF’), including patients as young as four months old as well as older patients. Its branded commercialized CF treatments include TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO, SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI, ORKAMBI, and KALYDECO. Vertex Pharma is currently generating substantial revenue and cash flows from these offerings. Guidance Update Sales of its CF … Read more