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Pfizer Inc(PFE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 68 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+17.37% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$29.39
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PFE

11/06/2026: PFE (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Pfizer Inc is a major global biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets medicines across vaccines, oncology, and specialty areas. The company has a leading position in the industry, having historically demonstrated strong margins and a robust R&D pipeline that recently fueled a massive increase in revenue through its COVID-19 franchise. Its current investment story focuses on integrating recent, large-scale acquisitions, such as Seagen, to drive future growth in cancer treatment. However, the company faces significant execution and competitive risks, including patent expirations for legacy drugs and the necessity to manage post-pandemic revenue normalization. Pfizer is generally suited for dividend-focused investors, though monitoring its R&D progress remains crucial.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is currently recovering as the company transitions away from peak pandemic revenue.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is currently muted pending stronger evidence of sustained growth in core, non-COVID segments.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock is often priced at lower forward multiples relative to the broader market, offering potential value.
Dividend investorStrong fitPfizer is historically regarded for a reliable, competitive dividend yield attractive to income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the dividend provides some downside cushion, sector volatility and drug development risks remain.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock price can fluctuate based on regulatory updates and clinical trial outcomes.
Valuation riskLowCurrent valuations generally reflect the post-pandemic earnings reset.
Competition risk (Biopharma R&D)HighContinuous competition from other pharmaceutical giants for drug market share and pipeline success.
Business qualityStrongThe company maintains a significant global footprint and strong cash-generating capabilities.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are generally safe but are monitored against the company's ability to fund R&D and debt.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends heavily on the integration of recent large-scale acquisitions.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -3.07%
Avg. Invested days 56
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PFE receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PFE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.5%) and solid profitability (net margin 12.4%) are partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-3.2%), slightly negative revenue growth (-1.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.10%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PFE's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $9.1B (14.5% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
PFE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -1.6% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-3.2%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-7.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.0% and approximately 99.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.10%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.29%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
State Street Corp 5.39%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.37%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 2.09%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PFE generates approximately $743 of gross profit, $278 of operating income, and $145 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -3.54% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PFE has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 167.52B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 41.99
1Y Target Price 29.72
Price to earnings Ratio 41.99
1Y Target Price 29.72
Volume (30-day avg) 33.6M shares
Beta 0.3
52 Weeks Range 22.41 - 30.99
Updated Date 11/07/2026
52 Weeks Range 22.41 - 30.99
Updated Date 11/07/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 7.30%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.7

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Primary CareVaccines and therapeutics for internal medicine.This segment includes high-volume products like COVID vaccines and other medicines for common illnesses.
Specialty CareOncology, inflammation, and rare disease medicines.These are specialized, often higher-margin treatments for serious diseases.
GeographyGlobal sales across North America, Europe, and Emerging Markets.Pfizer relies on a diversified global footprint to distribute its products across developed and emerging economies.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-03
When Before Market
Estimate 0.72
Actual 0.87

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.34%
Operating Margin (TTM) 33.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.59%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.47%

Valuation

Trailing PE 41.99
Forward PE 10.27
Enterprise Value 215.92B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.63
Enterprise Value 215.92B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.44
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.24
Shares Outstanding 5.70B
Shares Floating 5.69B
Shares Outstanding 5.70B
Shares Floating 5.69B
Percent Insiders 0.1
Percent Institutions 68.95

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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