VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX) Options Statistics & Positioning

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / MA (VRTX) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 35.4%, an IV rank of 50 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$47.03 (±9.3%) move in VRTX for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $500 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.87. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 12, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$507.55

52-week range

$407.43 – $557.89

ATM IV (30d)

35.4%

IV rank

50 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$47.03 (±9.3%)

Put/call OI

0.87

Max pain

$500

↓ 1.5% below close

Next earnings

Nov 2, 2026

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Most Active VRTX Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VRTX $522.5 call	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$1.70	39.3%	232
VRTX $560 call	Oct 23, 2026	11d	$0.25	38.8%	100
VRTX $482.5 put	Oct 23, 2026	11d	$1.76	29.4%	96
VRTX $482.5 put	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$0.63	45.4%	92
VRTX $472.5 put	Oct 23, 2026	11d	$0.83	35.2%	85

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VRTX Implied Volatility

35.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 50 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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VRTX Open Interest

0.87 put/call OI ratio

21,763 calls and 18,935 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VRTX Max Pain

$500 max pain

1.5% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VRTX Gamma Exposure

-$280.74M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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VRTX Options Volume

1,724 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.02 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VRTX Most Active Options

$522.5 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded VRTX contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

VRTX's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$47.03 (±9.3%) move for the front expiration.

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VRTX Options FAQ

When is VRTX's next earnings date?

VRTX's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$47.03 (±9.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is VRTX options data on this page updated?

All VRTX statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see VRTX max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated VRTX pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.