NYSE:PFE

Pfizer Inc (PFE)

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+0.03 (0.11%)
as of Sep 14, 2026, 5:42:20 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 27 opinions in the last 12 months.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) is perceived as a defensive stock with an attractive dividend yield around 6-7%, appealing to income-focused investors. However, many experts express concern about the company's growth potential following a reliance on COVID-19 vaccine revenues, which have receded. The consensus indicates that while PFE maintains a low valuation (PE around 8-10x), its growth is stagnant or uncertain due to impending patent expirations and the challenges associated with developing new blockbuster drugs. Moreover, there are worries that the ongoing focus on acquisitions may not lead to the anticipated revenue boosts. Despite these concerns, some analysts suggest PFE could still perform well for patient investors, especially as sector interest begins to build. Ultimately, the outlook remains cautious, with a preference noted for other stocks in the pharmaceutical sector that exhibit better growth trajectories.

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PFE vs. MRK

Benefitted from Covid vaccines. Patent expirations in a couple of years. How will they continue to grow? Company is confident in acquisitions and internal R&D. She's looking at it, no decision yet. Cheap multiple, attractive yield. More of a deep value play.

MRK's done relatively better. Drugs going off patent also, but pipeline is a bit better. She's looking at this one too, still assessing.

HOLD

Overall, a good company and it pays a 5% yield.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Feb 28/23, Down 13.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with PFE has triggered its stop at $35.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  Combined with the previous buy recommendations, this will result in a net investment loss of 20%.

BUY
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A good mix of consumer goods and healthcare, but the PE is extended. Prefers to buy Pfizer for its growth and lower PE. He might even roll the dice with Moderna. Or buy the IBB, biotech ETF.

DON'T BUY

Did extremely well through Covid, but that's now running off. Doing acquisitions to try to build future promise. His homework shows that MRK is a better opportunity. He also likes AMGN.

WEAK BUY

Cost-cutting, beat on Q2. In transition away from robustness of Covid. Looking to M&A to fill its pipeline. Very cheap at 10x versus the market at 20x. Only growing at 4.4%. Buying it down here won't hurt you. For heavy lifting, look to MRK or LLY. Yield is 4.6%.

WEAK BUY

Trades at 11x earnings. It benefited incredibly from Covid. There's nothing in the pipeline to drive the stock higher. Not expensive. Decent pipeline, which will benefit stock over next couple of years. Great dividend yield of 4%.

DON'T BUY

It would not be a top pick. It is more of a marketing engine as opposed to a company that develops drugs. It has made some poor acquisitions and there are better opportunities.

HOLD

Disappointing since Covid. Great pipeline, good drugs that can become blockbusters. Valuation is 11x forward earnings, 6.5x trailing. Stock is basing around $35 support levels of 2020-21, and he's watching closely. Don't sell now. While you wait, you're getting a pretty decent yield of 4.5%.

DON'T BUY

Really cheap and pays a good dividend. But earnings keep falling. Are trying to get into the weight-loss space. Wait. Don't add to it.

WATCH

They accumulated a lot of cash during Covid with their vaccine, but of course demand has fallen. They have a patent cliff in a few years, so they're buying companies to replace their drug pipeline and are developing drugs in-house. Shares have pulled back, so earnings will be negative in coming years. Trades at a decent PE. She may add, but will watch this.

BUY

Very good company with volatile earnings.
Strong R & D pipeline.
Not concerned about patent expires.
Trading at cheap price.
Good long term investment.
Inflation act (reduction in pricing) not a worry.

TOP PICK

Some earnings growth and resistance from a recession. You need defense as the banks continue to raise rates, as he expects. A good drug pipeline. 11x forward earnings and pays a 4.4% dividend. Hold lots of cash from their Covid sales. 

(Analysts’ price target is $46.83)
WATCH

Possibly a bit more downside before it finds a home. You'll have to watch if it forms the zig-zag thing that he calls a base. Then you can consider doing short-term trading, or wait for a breakout from that base. He wouldn't buy it today.

TOP PICK

One of the world's great drug companies. Peaked with Covid vaccine sales, stock's come off. Billions of dollars in potential new drugs in the pipeline. Has its own weight loss drug, though approval is some years away. Won't lose a lot of money, and upside potential is huge. Yield is 4.20%. 

(Analysts’ price target is $47.39)
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