Vertex Pharmaceuticals VRTX unveils its next round of earnings this Thursday, October 27, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to Vertex Pharmaceuticals' third quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
Quarter | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 |
EPS Estimate | -$0.93 | -$1.05 | -$0.92 | -$0.91 |
EPS Actual | -$0.82 | -$1.05 | -$0.91 | -$0.99 |
Stock Performance:
- Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement
Average Stock Rating:
Competitors:
- Abbott Laboratories Com Stk NPV ABT: Hold with a $1.18 recent quarter EPS
- Bristol-Myers Squibb BMY: Hold with a $0.56 recent quarter EPS
- Gilead Sciences GILD: Moderate Buy with a $0.95 recent quarter EPS
- GlaxoSmithKline plc GSK: Hold with a $0.81 recent quarter EPS
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is in the medical-bioengineering industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 0.3%.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the business of discovering, developing and commercializing small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
Take Action:
Now that you've gotten an advanced peak at Vertex Pharmaceuticals' upcoming earnings numbers, keep an eye out for any surprises in the report and be ready to take action. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.
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