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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX climbed 0.26 points, or 0.05%, and closed at 485.65 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Weekly volume was -16% 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 533.67 on July 7, 2026. VRTX gained -171.17 points, or -47.22%, in 47 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 425.77 and resistance is at 583.28. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 5, 2026 at 412.27 and reached 533.67 on July 7, 2026. VRTX gained -121.40 points, or -29.45%, in 9 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 431.62 and resistance is at 551.27. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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 Lane's Stochastic 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. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 7, 2026 at 533.67 and reached 469.60 on July 15, 2026. VRTX lost 64.07 points, or 12.01%, in 8 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 23.6% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Lane's Stochastic.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since July 9, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
10 |
| Industry |
Biotechnology |
84 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
469.60 |
| Low Date |
07/15/2026 |
| High |
496.69 |
| High Date |
07/17/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
533.67 |
| High Date |
07/07/2026 |
| Low |
469.60 |
| Low Date |
07/15/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
551.27 |
| Support |
431.62 |
| Low |
412.27 |
| Low Date |
05/05/2026 |
| High |
533.67 |
| High Date |
07/07/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
583.28 |
| Support |
425.77 |
| Low |
362.50 |
| Low Date |
08/11/2025 |
| High |
533.67 |
| High Date |
07/07/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
7.83 |
| Low Date |
11/11/2003 |
| High |
533.67 |
| High Date |
07/07/2026 |
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