Name: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX) | Income Statement (Quarterly)
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Income Statement
Quarterly Data

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended:	Sep 30, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	Mar 31, 2026	Dec 31, 2025	Sep 30, 2025	Jun 30, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021
Product revenues, net	3,440,800)	3,333,900)	2,986,900)	3,190,000)	3,076,400)	2,944,000)	2,760,200)	2,912,000)	2,771,900)	2,645,600)	2,690,600)	2,517,700)	2,483,500)	2,493,200)	2,374,800)	2,302,700)	2,334,300)	2,196,200)	2,097,500)	2,072,561)	1,984,164)	1,793,370)	1,723,305)
Other revenues	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	20,700)	10,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	1,000)
Revenues	3,440,800)	3,333,900)	2,986,900)	3,190,000)	3,076,400)	2,964,700)	2,770,200)	2,912,000)	2,771,900)	2,645,600)	2,690,600)	2,517,700)	2,483,500)	2,493,200)	2,374,800)	2,302,700)	2,334,300)	2,196,200)	2,097,500)	2,072,561)	1,984,164)	1,793,370)	1,724,305)
Cost of sales	(526,100)	(489,200)	(392,800)	(466,000)	(414,800)	(407,500)	(363,000)	(423,400)	(392,600)	(371,900)	(342,600)	(368,000)	(318,700)	(308,600)	(266,900)	(283,300)	(289,400)	(261,800)	(245,800)	(247,387)	(236,512)	(227,972)	(192,329)
Gross profit	2,914,700)	2,844,700)	2,594,100)	2,724,000)	2,661,600)	2,557,200)	2,407,200)	2,488,600)	2,379,300)	2,273,700)	2,348,000)	2,149,700)	2,164,800)	2,184,600)	2,107,900)	2,019,400)	2,044,900)	1,934,400)	1,851,700)	1,825,174)	1,747,652)	1,565,398)	1,531,976)
Research and development expenses	(1,320,600)	(993,800)	(961,600)	(973,700)	(977,700)	(978,400)	(979,700)	(998,700)	(875,900)	(966,600)	(789,100)	(824,600)	(810,000)	(785,700)	(742,600)	(694,100)	(645,000)	(600,100)	(601,100)	(567,786)	(467,051)	(448,690)	(454,273)
Acquired in-process research and development expenses	(40,600)	(21,400)	(500)	(56,500)	(54,500)	(2,200)	(19,800)	(87,500)	(15,000)	(4,449,100)	(76,800)	(17,800)	(51,700)	(110,500)	(347,100)	(22,600)	(29,000)	(61,900)	(2,000)	(126,500)	(26,700)	(958,400)	(1,700)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(844,100)	(582,200)	(493,700)	(487,000)	(445,100)	(424,600)	(396,400)	(377,600)	(371,800)	(372,200)	(342,700)	(369,100)	(263,800)	(262,600)	(241,100)	(267,400)	(246,800)	(215,300)	(215,200)	(255,165)	(198,189)	(194,669)	(192,077)
Intangible asset impairment charge	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(379,000)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	3,500)	(400)	(200)	(900)	1,900)	(900)	(2,200)	1,200)	(300)	(500)	100)	50,300)	(1,200)	600)	1,900)	(1,800)	2,600)	49,200)	7,500)	2,000)	(1,200)	(1,600)	3,900)
Income (loss) from operations	712,900)	1,246,900)	1,138,100)	1,205,900)	1,186,200)	1,151,100)	630,100)	1,026,000)	1,116,300)	(3,514,700)	1,139,500)	988,500)	1,038,100)	1,026,400)	779,000)	1,033,500)	1,126,700)	1,106,300)	1,040,900)	877,723)	1,054,512)	(37,961)	887,826)
Interest income	118,400)	120,600)	114,800)	121,900)	125,700)	122,400)	120,900)	128,200)	132,200)	156,500)	181,200)	179,500)	167,900)	144,700)	122,600)	86,000)	46,200)	10,800)	1,600)	1,186)	1,116)	1,133)	1,465)
Interest expense	(36,000)	—)	—)	(3,300)	(3,300)	(3,700)	(3,000)	(2,800)	(7,500)	(9,900)	(10,400)	(10,600)	(10,900)	(11,200)	(11,400)	(11,600)	(13,700)	(14,600)	(14,900)	(15,089)	(15,255)	(15,478)	(15,678)
Other income (expense), net	(11,900)	24,300)	—)	6,500)	(9,800)	13,200)	(17,600)	(14,900)	(16,900)	(23,100)	(31,200)	(9,800)	(15,900)	1,600)	1,300)	(31,100)	17,200)	(78,100)	(72,800)	7,134)	42,368)	8,051)	(52,653)
Income (loss) before (provision for) benefit from income taxes	783,400)	1,391,800)	1,252,900)	1,331,000)	1,298,800)	1,283,000)	730,400)	1,136,500)	1,224,100)	(3,391,200)	1,279,100)	1,147,600)	1,179,200)	1,161,500)	891,500)	1,076,800)	1,176,400)	1,024,400)	954,800)	870,954)	1,082,741)	(44,255)	820,960)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes	(129,800)	(292,000)	(221,500)	(139,900)	(215,900)	(250,100)	(84,100)	(223,500)	(178,700)	(202,400)	(179,500)	(178,800)	(143,900)	(245,800)	(191,700)	(257,900)	(245,900)	(213,900)	(192,700)	(100,844)	(230,813)	111,179)	(167,822)
Net income (loss)	653,600)	1,099,800)	1,031,400)	1,191,100)	1,082,900)	1,032,900)	646,300)	913,000)	1,045,400)	(3,593,600)	1,099,600)	968,800)	1,035,300)	915,700)	699,800)	818,900)	930,500)	810,500)	762,100)	770,110)	851,928)	66,924)	653,138)

The financial performance over the analyzed period is characterized by consistent top-line growth and high gross profitability, punctuated by significant non-recurring charges related to research and development acquisitions and asset impairments.

Revenue Trends and Gross Profitability: Total revenues exhibit a sustained upward trajectory, increasing from $1.72 billion in March 2021 to $3.44 billion by September 2026. This growth is almost entirely driven by net product revenues, which show a steady climb with only minor quarterly variances. Gross profit grew proportionally, rising from $1.53 billion to $2.91 billion over the same period. Despite the increase in the cost of sales, gross margins remained robust, indicating strong pricing power and efficient production of core products.
Operating Expense Analysis: Operating expenses have scaled significantly to support growth and pipeline expansion. Research and development (R&D) expenses grew from $454 million in March 2021 to $1.32 billion in September 2026, representing a strategic increase in investment in future product development. Similarly, selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses saw a marked escalation, particularly from 2023 onwards, rising from $192 million in early 2021 to $844 million by the end of the period.
Non-Recurring Charges and Volatility: The income statement reflects significant volatility due to acquired in-process R&D expenses. A substantial one-time charge of $4.45 billion occurred in June 2024, which caused a sharp temporary decline in operating income and a resulting net loss for that quarter. Additionally, an intangible asset impairment charge of $379 million was recorded in March 2025. These events highlight a strategy of aggressive inorganic growth through acquisitions, which introduces periodic volatility into the net income.
Operating and Net Income Performance: Excluding the anomalous June 2024 charge, income from operations remained generally stable and positive, typically fluctuating between $700 million and $1.25 billion per quarter. Net income followed a similar pattern, generally trending upward from $653 million in March 2021 to $653 million in September 2026, though peaking at $1.19 billion in December 2025. The company's ability to maintain profitability despite rising R&D and SG&A costs suggests a high-margin core business model.
Financial Income and Tax Impact: Interest income showed a notable increase, rising from $1.47 million in early 2021 to peak around $181 million in early 2024, suggesting a significant accumulation of cash and cash equivalents. Conversely, interest expenses trended downward over most of the period, improving the overall non-operating margin. Provision for income taxes remained a consistent drag on the bottom line, typically ranging between $130 million and $292 million per quarter.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VRTX)

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