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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX dropped -6.36 points, or -1.16%, and closed at 541.69 on Friday, August 28, 2026. Weekly volume was -43% below average.
VRTX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 362.50 and reached 555.69 on August 25, 2026. VRTX gained -193.19 points, or -53.29%, in 54 weeks. The price is now at the 7.25% retracement level.
Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 5, 2026 at 412.27 and reached 555.69 on August 25, 2026. VRTX gained -143.42 points, or -34.79%, in 16 weeks. The price is now at the 9.76% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 18, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 23, 2026 at 465.00 and reached 555.69 on August 25, 2026. VRTX gained -90.69 points, or -19.50%, in 33 days. The price is now at the 15.44% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.
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| Weekly Oscillators |
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
12 |
| Industry |
Biotechnology |
118 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Wedge |
| Low |
465.51 |
| Low Date |
08/04/2026 |
| High |
555.69 |
| High Date |
08/25/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
465.00 |
| Low Date |
07/23/2026 |
| High |
555.69 |
| High Date |
08/25/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
412.27 |
| Low Date |
05/05/2026 |
| High |
555.69 |
| High Date |
08/25/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
362.50 |
| Low Date |
08/11/2025 |
| High |
555.69 |
| High Date |
08/25/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
7.83 |
| Low Date |
11/11/2003 |
| High |
555.69 |
| High Date |
08/25/2026 |
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