Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Bullish (4 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 neutral). As of 2026-11-05, the close was $542.50: 3.8% above the 50-day average and 12.7% above the 200-day average, which is rising. RSI (14) is 56, in its neutral range. MACD is bullish. The stock sits 84% of the way up its 52-week range of $406.67 to $568.67, on 1.5x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $522.81 | Price 3.8% above |
| 200-day average | $481.17 | Price 12.7% above, average rising |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 above 200 | Golden-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 56 | Neutral range |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | +8.49 vs +5.50 | Line above signal |
| 52-week range | $406.67 to $568.67 | 84% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 1.5x | Normal |
What followed this setup for VRTX
- When it closed above its 200-day average (3,865 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 53% of the time, median +1.0%.
- When it closed above its 50-day average (3,709 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 54% of the time, median +1.5%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,447 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 55% of the time, median +2.4%.
- All days since 1999 (6,732 days): higher 63 trading days later 57% of the time, median +3.1%.
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 2026-11-05, VRTX's 14-day RSI is 56, which is in the neutral range between 30 and 70.
Is VRTX above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. VRTX closed at $542.50 on 2026-11-05, 12.7% above its 200-day average of $481.17, which is rising. When it closed above its 200-day average (3,865 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 53% of the time, median +1.0%.
Is VRTX above its 50-day moving average?
Yes. VRTX closed at $542.50 on 2026-11-05, 3.8% above its 50-day average of $522.81. When it closed above its 50-day average (3,709 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 54% of the time, median +1.5%.
Has VRTX had a MACD crossover?
No cross in the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-11-05 the MACD line is +8.49 against a signal line of +5.50, so MACD is bullish.
Is VRTX near its 52-week high?
Yes. At $542.50 it sits 84% of the way up its 52-week range of $406.67 to $568.67, 4.6% below the high.
What is VRTX's technical rating today?
Bullish: 4 of 5 indicators are bullish and 0 bearish as of 2026-11-05 (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.
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