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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,206 | $7,574 | $8,931 | $9,869 | $11,020 |
| Gross Profit | $5,469 | $6,670 | $7,850 | $8,607 | $9,490 |
| Operating Income | $2,856 | $2,782 | $4,307 | $3,832 | -$233 |
| Net Income | $2,712 | $2,342 | $3,322 | $3,620 | -$536 |
Over the five-year period examined, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has shown robust top-line growth with revenues steadily increasing from approximately $6.2 billion in 2020 to over $11 billion in 2024. Gross profit has similarly followed an upward trend, rising from about $5.47 billion in 2020 to roughly $9.49 billion in 2024, indicating that the company has been successful in maintaining strong margins on its core products. Notably, revenue growth rates were particularly strong in the early years—approximately 22% from 2020 to 2021 and around 18% from 2021 to 2022—before moderating in subsequent years to growth of around 10-12% per annum. However, the operating and net income trends signal emerging concerns. Operating income, which peaked at $4.31 billion in 2022, fell to $3.83 billion in 2023 and then swung into negative territory in 2024, registering a loss of $232.9 million. Along the same lines, net income, which had been positive throughout the period, plummeted from $3.62 billion in 2023 to a loss of $535.6 million in 2024. This significant year-over-year decline of over 20% in both operating and net income in 2024 suggests potential operational disruptions or increased investment costs—possibly in R&D, regulatory compliance, or market expansion—that may have compressed margins. Overall, while Vertex’s revenue and gross profit growth highlight its strong market position in the competitive pharmaceutical industry, the reversal in profitability metrics in 2024 raises concerns regarding operational efficiency and sustainability that warrant close monitoring.
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