Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated vs Wells Fargo & Co — how do they compare? Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated trades at $481.09 (market cap $121.95B), while Wells Fargo & Co trades at $87.9 (market cap $261.45B). The key difference: Wells Fargo & Co is far larger — about 2.1× Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market cap, and Wells Fargo & Co pays a 2.09% dividend while Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VRTX | WFC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $121.95B | $261.45B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $529.59 | $96.40 |
52-Week Low | $366.54 | $73.42 |
Enterprise Value | $116.69B | — |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.09% |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. In addition to its focus on cystic fibrosis, Vertex is diversifying its pipeline through gene-editing therapies such as CTX001 for beta-thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, small-molecule inhibitors targeting acute and chronic pain using non-opioid treatments, and small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Read more on VRTX →Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
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