NYSE:PFE

Pfizer Inc (PFE)

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-0.68 (2.75%)
as of Jun 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 29 opinions in the last 12 months.

Pfizer Inc (PFE) is facing significant challenges including a patent cliff and the aftermath of over-earning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has made efforts to bolster its drug pipeline through acquisitions, such as Seagen, but many experts express concerns about the lack of earnings momentum and blockbusters to drive growth. While the stock offers an attractive dividend yield (around 6-7%), there is a prevailing sentiment around its long-term growth prospects as reliance on cost-cutting and strategic acquisitions seems insufficient. Analysts highlight the need for a new growth catalyst, particularly in oncology, to reassure investors as the dividend yield may be at risk if substantial progress with new drugs is not achieved. Overall, patience is emphasized by many experts, with a hope that the stock will eventually perform better amid potential improvements in government policies and market conditions.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Undervalued
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TOP PICK
New CEO is changing the company compared to the other pharmas. R&D has been a big pit for all companies and he is cutting this back. Will be basically be cutting the company into smaller parts.
DON'T BUY
Not keen on the big pharma complex at this stage. This one in particular has had struggles with their pipeline. There are better ways to play the health care space.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 3/10. Down 0.29%.) Model price is $29.91, an upside of 62%. Good dividend. His earnings estimate shows $2.22. Still a Buy.
COMMENT
A lot of the pharmaceuticals have been in the doldrums for a long time. Large dividend yield and cheap on a PE basis but their large blockbuster drugs are coming off patent.
WEAK BUY
Coming out of the recession pharmaceuticals have not recovered to 2007 levels. Market worries about Obamacare and generics impact on branded drugs. Also worried about FDA approval process.. Also subject to litigation. Tremendous amount of cash and trading at very low multiples. Looking at this.
COMMENT
Have had a lot of issues and the CEO has left. Has been an abysmal investment over the last 5-10 years. Decent dividend. What do they do when Lipitor goes off patent mid 2011? Their acquisition of Wyeth gives them a decent stream of products. Trading at 8X earnings. Everybody hates it so maybe it’s worth looking at.
HOLD
Looked at it a couple of times. Lots of cash, good name, but he has never been able to pull the trigger. He thinks you need to let it go up a bit and increase volume, but if you own it, you get paid to wait.
DON'T BUY
Concerned with risk from generic competition to the big pharmas. Prefers Teva (TEVA-Q). The big pharmas will continue to struggle because of this.
DON'T BUY
Lost its ability to grow because of its size. Lipitor represents 20% and it goes off patent next year so they’ll be competing with generics.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Nov 16/09, Down 5%) Drug stocks have been out of favour. Drug stocks bottomed earlier this year. Have a number of drugs coming off patent. Dividend investors have identified drug companies as targets.
BUY
(Top Pick Nov 30/09, Down 4.77%) $28.23 model price. 64% upside. He keeps on buying it. Held for 4 years in his fund. There is value there and major consolidation going on there. It’s a changing landscape – they are getting together with generics.
DON'T BUY
The whole pharma business is somewhat challenged. They spend lots developing a drug and then a few years later it goes Generic. One drug is a quarter of their business but it goes Generic in 2011. There are better places to go. This is more of a defensive stock. Would prefer a hybrid that just has pharma as a part of the their business.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 8/09. Up 5.36%.) Still likes.
HOLD
Has been a long-term sufferer. Product outlook is much better since the merger. They have started to increase their dividend again. This is a dividend stock with some upside potential.
DON'T BUY
(Market Call Minute) Doesn’t buy US stocks.
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