Operating Expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Cost
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Defined Contribution Plan Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $15.78M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.7%, from $13.08M to $15.78M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Defined Contribution Plan Cost shows an upward trend with a 20.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may reflect higher headcount, increased matching percentages, or rising salary bases, while a decrease could indicate cost-cutting or plan changes.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution retirement plans, su...
Peer comparison
Standard personnel expense; peers report this under SG&A or operating expenses.
Metric ID:
cat_defined_contribution_plan_costHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $43.60M | $52.30M | $63.10M |
| YoY Change | — | +20.0% | +20.7% |
Range$43.60M – $63.10M
CAGR+20.3%
Avg YoY Growth+20.3%
Median YoY Growth+20.3%
Current Streak2+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals's defined contribution plan cost?
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) reported defined contribution plan cost of $15.78M in Q4 2025.
- How has Vertex Pharmaceuticals's defined contribution plan cost changed year-over-year?
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals's defined contribution plan cost increased by 20.7% year-over-year, from $13.08M to $15.78M.
- What is the long-term trend for Vertex Pharmaceuticals's defined contribution plan cost?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Vertex Pharmaceuticals's defined contribution plan cost has grown at a 20.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.60M to $63.10M.
- What does defined contribution plan cost mean?
- The cost of company contributions to employee retirement savings plans.