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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TOP PICK
Has reached about a 20-year valuation low. Relatively cheap.
TOP PICK
Have a great lineup of existing drug products and lots more in the pipeline. At about 18 X earnings. Cheap.
BUY
Thinks it's going to grow earnings at 15% this year.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Dec 29/03. Up 7.2%.) Still likes. As far and away the best growth profile in pharmaceuticals. Growing the fastest even though it's the most expensive.
DON'T BUY
Have a very good pipeline. Faces significant generic exposure for the next few years because of patent exposure. On his focus list and will probably stay there for some time.
BUY
Feels it is going to move substantially higher in the next 12/18 months.
WAIT
Had a good run. Benefit you to wait. Buy when it is down a few dollars from current price.
TOP PICK
A great pharmaceutical company. Has a huge stable of drugs coming through.
PAST TOP PICK
(A past top pick Dec 6/03. Up 6.7%.) Still likes it. A tremendous pipeline. Not facing a lot of patent issues. Very reasonable valuation. Will be a solid 15/20% grower.
TOP PICK
Pharmaceutical companies have been laggards. Should have revenue growth of about 40% and earnings at about 20% in 2004. 2 1/2% dividend.
HOLD
One of the best pharmaceutical companies. The large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly facing more and more headwinds. If it reaches the upper $30's, consider selling.
TOP PICK
Trading at 15X 2004 earnings. Will have a growth rate of 15/20%. Well diversified number of drugs. Nothing coming off patent until 2007. The whole area has been hit hired on the concerns of US pricing of drugs, but feels the bill will be positive.
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(A top pick July 10/03. No change.) There is something wrong with the drug stocks. They are all trading poorly and he thinks they want to go lower.
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Will have 100 different drugs in the next 3 or 4 years. Have enormous cash flow. Paying down their debt. Debt/equity ratio is quite strong. Weak US$ will be of benefit as they are international. 2% dividend.
BUY
Pharmaceutical sector has been very frustrating. OK buy for a long-term investment. Could still be some downside. Expecting to file 22 to 25 new drugs between now and 2006. Generates tremendous cash flow. Earnings visibility is good.
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