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Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Pfizer (PFE), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) and Amgen (AMGN)

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Pfizer (PFEResearch Report), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTXResearch Report) and Amgen (AMGNResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

Pfizer (PFE)

In a report released today, Louise Chen from Cantor Fitzgerald maintained a Buy rating on Pfizer, with a price target of $45.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $25.86, close to its 52-week low of $25.61.

According to TipRanks.com, Chen has 0 stars on 0-5 stars ranking scale with an average return of -9.2% and a 38.7% success rate. Chen covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Company, and Eli Lilly & Co.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Pfizer with a $31.57 average price target, implying a 20.3% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 10, Truist Financial also maintained a Buy rating on the stock.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)

Oppenheimer analyst Hartaj Singh maintained a Buy rating on Vertex Pharmaceuticals today and set a price target of $500.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $396.55.

According to TipRanks.com, Singh is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 11.1% and a 44.3% success rate. Singh covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Oncternal Therapeutics, and Sarepta Therapeutics.

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Vertex Pharmaceuticals with a $455.29 average price target, representing a 14.8% upside. In a report issued on April 11, William Blair also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock.

Amgen (AMGN)

Oppenheimer analyst Jay Olson maintained a Buy rating on Amgen today and set a price target of $380.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $267.28.

According to TipRanks.com, Olson is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.8% and a 43.5% success rate. Olson covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Crispr Therapeutics AG, and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals.

Currently, the analyst consensus on Amgen is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $311.72, implying a 16.0% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 3, RBC Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $329.00 price target.

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