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NYSE:PFE

Pfizer Inc (PFE)

28.45
+0.48 (1.70%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:51:24 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 24 opinions in the last 12 months.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) is facing significant challenges as it navigates a patent cliff following the success of its COVID-19 vaccine. Many experts are concerned about its ability to generate new blockbuster drugs and the sustainability of its high dividend yields, which currently range from 6.4% to 7%. Several reviews emphasize that while the dividend is attractive, the company lacks earnings momentum and has uncertainty surrounding its drug pipeline. The stock trades at low earnings multiples, suggesting it may be undervalued, but experts warn that the lack of growth drivers could limit upside potential. Overall, patience may be required for investors looking for signs of recovery or growth in the company's future, especially as its recent acquisitions are yet to yield significant results.

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He sold it about two weeks ago when they put out the vaccine news. He was looking to trim or sell anyway. They are going through the spin-off of their generic business (UpJohn). He does not think the vaccine will be a long term driver on their financials. They had a miss in their oncology program back in June that impacted the long term growth rate going forward.
DON'T BUY
The positive vaccine news helped the stock rally but it has since given up the gains. There is not as much growth as you would like, and pay 13x earnings. Likes other names that has better growth. It has been moving sideways. The only reason to own it is for the dividend.
BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks The divvy pays nearly 4%. Investors are already pushing up the Pfizer stock near 52-week highs and price target, both $41, though it trades at a PE of only 14.9x. Currently, one analyst rates Pfizer stock a strong buy, 11 more a buy, nine a hold, and one a sell, its strongest recommendations so far this year. It's a strong company, but upside may be limited. Read 3 Promising Diversified Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks Ahead of the Game: Fall Update for our full analysis.
COMMENT
Tough to analyze now. He's awaiting their drug test results. They're in the middle of spinning off long-life assets, including Viagra (later this year or next). This spinning-off will transform Pfizer from boring long-life assets to focus on R&D drugs. He expects their Covid vaccine to succeed the first. The CEO issued an update Friday and the testing data so far looks promising. There haven't been any adverse test results yet. He expects data in 2-5 weeks. He's closely watching this. Their Covid vaccine will be a catalyst short-term.
DON'T BUY
Likes healthcare because of demographics, but not her preference. In the process of building up their pipeline. Revenue portfolio will have another period of patent expiration. Wants to see more visibility on the pipeline, or perhaps an acquisition.
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Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly PFE is a defensive Top Pick that pays a strong yield, with history of dividend growth and a strong balance sheet. It is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies with a robust pipeline of new products in development (targeting 25 new drugs to market by 2025). They are partnering to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that is now in stage 2/3 testing and has a contract with the US government for $1.95 billion for the first 100 million doses if successful. The company holds $1.8 billion in cash reserves. The yield is strong and is supported with a 58% payout ratio. We would buy this using a $31 stop-loss, looking for a return towards $42. Yield 4.22% (Analysts’ price target is $41.79)
DON'T BUY
Pfizer is having an analysts day this week. She owns another large pharma (see today's top picks). All the pharmas have said they won't make a lot of money on the vaccine in the first phase at least. They're still building a pipeline of drugs, so she doesn't own it.
DON'T BUY
It's a bond with drugs. It doesn't have the pipeline of drugs to attract investors.
BUY
One of the largest pharma companies in the world. They have done a good job rebuilding their pipeline of drugs. It's now better built with constant new products. They took a hit due to a cancer drug that didn't prove itself. You get a nice dividend. In the medical space, there are other names like Boston Scientific that could be a good alternative.
SELL

PFE vs. ABBV Switch to Abbvie. The whole pharma business has trouble at a structural level. They spend millions developing drugs, then watch the clock wind down till the generics can compete. Abbvie gives you an exciting bio-pharma alternative. Problem in the past was its one-drug focus, but the Allergan purchase diluted this risk. About 10x earnings, not expensive, great cash flow, good dividend.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 16/19, Down 9%) He bought it for stability and the dividend. They have new drugs, including a COVID one. Pays a solid 3.8% dividend. Not worried about this.
BUY
Trades at 14x PE and pays almost a 4% dividend. Tailwind is them working on a COVID-19 vaccine, like all its peers. They have a strong backlog of drugs that will come to market. No headwinds politically which is good.
DON'T BUY

Went over the patent cliff and is in the process of redeveloping its pipeline. Attractive yield. Owns JNJ instead, because she likes its diversity, and its product pipeline is strong. PFE has a strong balance sheet, but JNJ's is stronger. JNJ's medical device side is recovering nicely, plus they were able to give guidance at a time when many companies can't.

DON'T BUY

Main attractions are its cash flow and dividend. Being held back by low earnings growth, low single digits. Instead, look at Abbvie, Merck, or other names with growth but similar valuations.

COMMENT

ABT-N vs. PFE-N. Abbot Labs has a Great franchise. Very well loved by the investment community. You are really not getting any opportunity to invest at a cheaper valuation. PFE-N is somewhat of a drug ETF. They have a big portfolio. You are bidding on their strategy of buying and selling drug lines. This one will be well positioned. The entry price is not the greatest but you could buy it and you would be fine.

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