ALNY vs VRTX
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, both Healthcare
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is the larger company at $115B against $37B. On trailing earnings VRTX is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 31.9 against 121.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year VRTX returned +42% against -45% for ALNY.
| Figure | ALNY | VRTX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $239 | $547 |
| Market cap | $37B | $115B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 121.3 | 31.9 |
| 1-year return | -45% | +42% |
| 5-year return | +34% | +171% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Revenue of $2.5B in H1 2026, net income $370M. Its largest reported line is Amvuttra, 63% of the disclosed total.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Revenue of $3.3B in Q2 2026, net income $1.1B. Its largest reported line is TRIKAFTAKAFTRIO, 79% of the disclosed total.
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