NYSE:PFE

Pfizer Inc (PFE)

24.04
-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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DON'T BUY
Pharma model, i.e. spending a boatload of money developing drugs and getting it into market, is really stumbling. Then the clock starts ticking with generics coming in down the road. Lipitor expires next year.
DON'T BUY
Their big drug Lipitor comes off patent next year, which will be a lot of revenue that will be difficult to replace. Have an “OK” pipeline. Because of their size, it takes a huge blockbuster drug to turn the needle to a positive direction.
HOLD
$2 in annualized earnings. Very cheap stock. Doesn't have the growth that it used to. Have global growth and is a beneficiary of the decline in the US$.
BUY
Like it for its dividend of about 4.1%. Very high cash flow. Have diversified their product line with the acquisition of Wyeth.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
(Market Call Minute) If it came down a little bit be would be much more interested.
DON'T BUY
Great company with a great yield and trading at a very low multiple. Pharmaceutical industry made so much money on their blockbuster drugs but that dried up. This company has made some good acquisitions and are continuing to cut costs. Pipeline is reasonable but you're not going to see the big blockbuster drugs in the next several years.
DON'T BUY
Wouldn't own any US pharmaceutical companies. Research pipeline cupboard is really bare. Doesn't see any growth. A lot of generic competition.
DON'T BUY
Pfizer (PFE-N) and Merck (MRK-N) are pretty fully priced at current levels. Growth prospects are not that great, especially with a lot of drugs coming off patent. Multiple looks attractive and dividend looks okay but there are better places to go in pharmaceuticals. Prefers Abbott Labs (ABT-N).
SELL
One of the mega pharmas that is having trouble getting traction because it is so large. They have a problem with one of their large drugs (25% of business) coming off patent within the next year. He would look elsewhere. J&J, Abbot, are better picks.
TOP PICK
Model price of $29.40, a 53% positive differential.
HOLD
Just reported lower-than-expected earnings. Chart shows a strong upward trend so technically it still looks good. Usually healthcare stocks do very well from July to October.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 27/09. Up 25.12%.) Likes the outlook for drug stocks. Still a Buy.
BUY
Have their challenges with patent expiries but a huge global player with very good exposure to emerging markets. Reasonable dividend. 3.7% yield.
DON'T BUY
Loss of their Lipitor patent in 2011 (25% of revenues) is priced into the stock but this is a problem with all Pharma plays. Patent expirations is hugely punitive. (See Top Picks.)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 27/09. Up 17.5%.) The world hated pharmaceutical stocks but started to like them more. All the major pharmas have patents coming off in the next 5 years. This is already built into the price. Companies have all built up big cash reserves.
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