Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Neutral (2 bullish, 2 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-10-16, the close was $499.74: 4.4% below the 50-day average and 5.0% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 44, in its neutral range. MACD is bearish. The stock sits 61% of the way up its 52-week range of $403.16 to $560.25, on 1.2x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $522.54 | Price 4.4% below |
| 200-day average | $475.90 | Price 5.0% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 44 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -5.66 vs -4.91 | Line below signal |
| 52-week range | $403.16 to $560.25 | 61% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 1.2x | Normal |
What followed this setup for VRTX
- When it closed above its 200-day average (3,851 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 53% of the time, median +1.0%.
- When it closed below its 50-day average (2,974 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +5.9%.
- When it had MACD below its signal line (3,272 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 59% of the time, median +3.8%.
- All days since 1999 (6,718 days): higher 63 trading days later 57% of the time, median +3.0%.
Base rates use VRTX's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about VRTX's chart
What is VRTX's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-16, VRTX's 14-day RSI is 44, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is VRTX above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. VRTX closed at $499.74 on 2026-10-16, 5.0% above its 200-day average of $475.90, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (3,851 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 53% of the time, median +1.0%.
Is VRTX above its 50-day moving average?
No. VRTX closed at $499.74 on 2026-10-16, 4.4% below its 50-day average of $522.54. When it closed below its 50-day average (2,974 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 61% of the time, median +5.9%.
Has VRTX had a MACD crossover?
No cross in the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-16 the MACD line is -5.66 against a signal line of -4.91, so MACD is bearish.
Is VRTX near its 52-week high?
No. At $499.74 it sits 61% of the way up its 52-week range of $403.16 to $560.25, 10.8% below the high.
What is VRTX's technical rating today?
Neutral: 2 of 5 indicators are bullish and 2 bearish as of 2026-10-16 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Hold, from the chart signal model.
VRTX analysis: AI score, fair value and forecast · Is it a bull or a bear market today? · All covered stocks
ŷRobot analysis is AI-generated and quality-gated; nothing here is investment advice.