Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) reported second-quarter 2024 results on Aug 1. Adjusted loss per share of $12.83 was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of$11.50. The significant loss in the quarter was due to costs related to the $4.9 billion acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences closed in May.Revenues of$2.65 billion were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Total revenues rose 6% year over year, primarily driven by higher sales of its cystic fibrosis (CF) drug Trikafta/Ka ...