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This summary was created by AI, based on 36 opinions in the last 12 months.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) is currently viewed as a value play with a strong dividend yield around 6%, yet many experts express concerns about its growth prospects. While the company has invested heavily in research and development and has made significant acquisitions, including the recent purchase of Seagen, there are questions regarding the effectiveness of these strategies in leading to sustained growth. Some experts cite a lack of blockbuster drugs and the struggles of the overall pharmaceutical industry as reasons for caution. Despite a bullish sentiment in terms of dividend stability, there is a prevailing sentiment that the stock may not perform well in the long-term without a substantial change in its growth trajectory. Technically, some analysts point to a potential turnaround, indicating that the stock might be at a pivotal point with good support around the $25 mark.

Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Undervalued
DON'T BUY

Thinks dividend is safe, but may be challenged. Spent billions on acquisitions, but hasn't gained much. Not growing. Any boost to bottom line comes from cost cuts. Downhill since Covid, pipeline not strong. Better opportunities in the pharma space, such as MRK. 

HOLD

You'd have thought they'd be hit more by tariffs, as Trump hammers on that many drug components are made overseas. So the market must be thinking tariffs will benefit pharma, to explain why this name is up on such a tremendously down day. Keeping people guessing and on a knife's edge isn't a bug of the current US administration, it's a feature.

His healthcare investments focus on health management like UNH and medical devices.

DON'T BUY

It's cheap, but for a reason. Sees no growth, despite a big acquisition. Consider Merck or Amgen for perhaps more growth.

WATCH

It reports Tuesday. Their anti-cancer drugs still haven't broken up to justify the cost of acquiring them. Good news would pop shares up. Little downside now.

DON'T BUY

It has over paid for some M&A. It is a deep value play but needs a catalyst. It has had some management change but recovery is not part of their investment style. They sold about a year and a half ago.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 05/24, Down 5%)

Market's been tough on it. Investing $2B a year on R&D, made some acquisitions. Lots in the pipeline is up in the air. Stock will pop eventually back to its historical $40-45, and then he'll probably cash in. In his income fund, with the yield at 6%.

HOLD

It's too low to sell. Collect the dividend and see if we get good news about the Seagen acquisition.

TOP PICK

If he's right about a correction in 2025, money managers will rotate into defensive areas like staples, utilities, healthcare and REITs. Their chart was in a big downtrend in recent years. PFE's chart has a double bottom this year. Relative strength is moving up. Also, volumes has popped around $25 (trough). The risk/reward is good. You're paid 6.5% to wait, too. $25 is big technical support.

(Analysts’ price target is $32.04)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 05/23, Down 8%)

Acquisitions in oncology weren't enough for the stock. A long-term play. Slightly disappointing on the year, but oncology segment will continue to do well going forward.

DON'T BUY

Despite buying a bunch of mega-companies, it remains cheaper than 30 years ago. But it has totally failed to deliver shareholder value. The dividend is safe. 

TOP PICK

Valuation of 10x forward PE. People are missing that they took the windfall from Covid and have redeployed it into acquiring assets, mainly in oncology drugs. We should start to see the growth from that spending in the next couple of years. Could get them to start growing again. Meanwhile, vaccines are still a core position. Yield is 6.5%.

Downside support, upside potential, a bit of earnings growth, low valuation.

(Analysts’ price target is $32.74)
HOLD

A few weeks ago, they reported great earnings, but shares were down because the Covid vaccine drove earnings. Today, shares are down another 5-6%. She added shares a few weeks ago, but is holding now.

TOP PICK

Excellent company with strong pipeline of new projects. Valuation has seen a new low which makes a good time to buy. Vaccine hesitation in new Trump administration not a concern. Dividend very safe - provides margin for investors. 

BUY

Owns share in the income growth fund. Very stable and safe dividend. Current share price is very cheap. Strong R&D pipeline. Expecting company to continue earnings growth. Would recommend buying and holding. 

DON'T BUY

Their success during Covid, with a big sales spike, hurt them after the pandemic. They should be more efficient, namely their return on invested capital. He prefers Merck for its better performance.

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Pfizer Inc(PFE-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 11

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 11

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 11

Total Signals / Votes : 33

Stockchase rating for Pfizer Inc is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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