Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · NASDAQ:VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals — J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026
21 slides from Vertex Pharmaceuticals's conference presentation, January 2026
Slide 1: J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Reshma Kewalramani, M.D. CEO and President January 2026 ©2026 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ©2026 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement & Non-GAAP Financial Information
This presentation contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, the information provided regarding future financial and operating performance and statements regarding (i) expectations, goals, development and com
Slide 3: Differentiated R+D strategy and business model continue to deliver
Differentiated R+D strategy and business model continue to deliver Three established disease areas, renal vertical emerging and more to follow Near Term Additional Phase 3 Marketed medicines opportunities Results* CYSTIC MID- AND HEME ACUTE RENAL LATE-STAGE Investment of majority FIBROSIS PAIN of Op
Slide 4: Significant growth from established and emerging disease areas
Significant growth from established and emerging disease areas Cystic fibrosis portfolio CASGEVY Continue to expand market Leverage established global ATC leadership network to drive patient infusions JOURNAVX Povetacicept Build on momentum Submit for U.S. Accelerated of first year launch Approval;
Slide 5: Potential to serve patients across 10+ disease areas
Potential to serve patients across 10+ disease areas, each with multi-$B market potential ~110K DM1 ~300K ADPKD ~35K wAIHA Next wave of ADDRESSABLE PATIENT POPULATION* >4M ~65K T1D growth >300K >300K gMG >600K >600K pMN ~2.5M ~2.5M DPN Prepare for ~150K ~250K AMKD emerging renal franchise, starting
Slide 6: CF: Continued market leadership, with patent protection through ~2040
CF: Continued market leadership, with patent protection through ~2040 Transformative Serial Patient Reimbursement impact innovation connectivity expertise • ~15 years of real-world safety • 5 globally commercialized • ~85% U.S. CF patients in VRTX • Access in >60 countries on and efficacy data with
Slide 7: CF: Multiple factors drive sustained growth
CF: Multiple factors drive sustained growth •Best CFTR protein function, as measured by sweat chloride, plus once-daily dosing ALYFTREK •Approved for additional rare mutations launch •Expect majority of patients to switch to ALYFTREK from TRIKAFTA over time •Increases eligible population Younger •TR
Slide 8: CASGEVY: Acceleration continues into 2026+ towards multi-$B potential
CASGEVY: Acceleration continues into 2026+ towards multi-$B potential Exceeded goal for $100M CASGEVY revenue in FY 2025 Accelerate patient infusions through existing global ATC network Patients initiated 1st Cell collections Cell infusions Expand to younger patients Broad coverage U.S.: ~90% Medica
Slide 9: Pain: 2025 execution positions JOURNAVX for significant growth
Pain: 2025 execution positions JOURNAVX for significant growth in 2026 and beyond PAYERS PRESCRIBERS PATIENTS 2025 >200M >30K >500K covered lives prescribers prescriptions All 3 national PBMs* contracted Excellent breadth of prescribers Strong early success and ~900 hospitals with access and adoptio
Slide 10: Pain: Committed to long-term leadership, starting with JOURNAVX
Pain: Committed to long-term leadership, starting with JOURNAVX in acute pain RESEARCH PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 APPROVED PHASE 4 JOURNAVX NaV1.8 inhibitor: mod/severe acute JOURNAVX: laparoscopy, arthroscopy procedures JOURNAVX: aesthetic, reconstructive procedures JOURNAVX: real-world evidence* Suze
Slide 11: Povetacicept: Potential best-in-class asset in IgAN
Povetacicept: Potential best-in-class asset in IgAN Specifically engineered to RUBY-3 Phase 2 data demonstrated Differentiated monthly dosing and achieve improved… potential best-in-class profile patient-centric features Binding affinity for BAFF + APRIL Reductions in At-home administration
Slide 12: We plan to win in renal medicine, starting with pove in IgAN
We plan to win in renal medicine, starting with pove in IgAN Expertise in high-science sales informed by BIC therapies in CF, Heme, and moderate-to-severe Acute Pain; field force hiring well underway • Proven capabilities in securing rapid & broad patient access • Completed engagement with 60+ payer
Slide 13: Rapid progress across renal portfolio, with multiple near-term catalysts
Rapid progress across renal portfolio, with multiple near-term catalysts PATIENTS1 CURRENT PHASE 2026 MILESTONES ~330K Phase 3 trial • On track to complete submission H1:26 Povetacicept – IgAN (>1.5M enrollment for U.S. AA, if results are supportive B cell driven globally) complete • Prepare for U.S
Slide 14: R+D portfolio is broad, deep, and rapidly advancing
R+D portfolio is broad, deep, and rapidly advancing Tracking ahead of goal for 5 launches over 5 years (2028) Select, Next Wave Phase 1 Phase (1)/2 Pivotal Development Approved Research-stage Programs in Healthy Volunteers in Patients Improved conditioning Follow-on VX-407 Povetacicept CASGEVY – SCD
Slide 15: Sustained revenue growth, attractive pipeline & multiple launch opportunities
Sustained revenue growth, attractive pipeline & multiple launch opportunities Focus remains on investing in innovation, driving the late-stage pipeline & delivering on launches Non-GAAP OpEx ($M) Capital Allocation Total Revenue ($M) Ex-AIPR&D2 Strategy Sales & marketing investment increasing as a %
Slide 16: Goals for 2026
Goals for 2026 Expand CF leadership Execute commercial Advance broad and deep Deliver financial diversification R&D pipeline performance Reach more CF patients Drive CASGEVY patient infusions Rapidly progress pivotal Drive CF product revenue Submit for approval for through global ATC netwo
Slide 17: Appendix
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Slide 18: Anticipated Key Milestones
Anticipated Key Milestones TRIKAFTA (CF) Completed pivotal study for 12 to <24 months of age; file for approval in H1 2026 Continue to drive adoption in U.S. and execute ongoing OUS launches in 6+ year olds ALYFTREK (CF) Share data from Phase 3 study in children ages 2-5 years and submit for regulat
Slide 19: Appendix A: Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Information
Appendix A: Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Information Full Year 2023 GAAP Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses $1,137M Stock-based compensation expense (219M) Non-GAAP SG&A Expenses $918M Combined GAAP Research and Development (R&D) and SG&A Expenses $4,300M Combined No
Slide 20: Vertex epidemiology estimates for targeted disease areas
Appendix B Vertex epidemiology estimates for targeted disease areas DISEASE STATE ASSET APPROACH/MODALITY PATIENT OPPORTUNITY Cystic fibrosis 5 approved, incl. ALYFTREK Small molecules ~112,000 COMMERCIALIZED Sickle cell disease + TDT CASGEVY Cell and gene therapy >60,000 severe Acute Pain JOURNAVX
Slide 21: Povetacicept IgAN offers best-in-class potential across both clinical and patient factors
Povetacicept IgAN offers best-in-class potential across both clinical and patient factors Goal How pove achieves goal Potential BIC Disease-modifying and pathogenic Directly reduces Gd-IgA1 MoA/ Preclinical Highly specific and potent IC50 less than 10 nM Inhibits BAFF + APRIL Dual inhibitor of
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