NYSE: PFE
Pfizer Inc.
Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General
After hours: $25.07(+0.1%) · as of 7:59 PM ET
Market Cap
$142.74B
52w High
$28.75
52w Low
$23.40
P/E
19.16
Volume
34.83M
Outstanding Shares
5.70B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 6.37% over the last year. Revenue grew 1.36% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 27.53% to 23.45%. Free cash flow declined 15.47% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 23.45%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 1.36% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Pfizer Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical leader engaged in the research, development, production, marketing, and distribution of a wide array of medicinal and vaccine products worldwide.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 500 shares became 527
Every 1 shares became 3
Every 1 shares became 2
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Every 1 shares became 2
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
15
Buy
23
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 4, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.68 · Revenue est $14.4B
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Dividends
$1.72/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 16yrStretchedPFE pays a dividend with a 6.87% dividend yield, 16 consecutive years of growth, growing at 2.1% annually, covered 0.9× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
6.87%
Annual Div / Share
$1.72
5yr CAGR
+2.1%
Doubles every ~33.3yr
Payout Ratio
130.54%
Stretched
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+1.81%
5yr CAGR
+2.1%
10yr CAGR
+4.27%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$6/mo
In 5 yrs
$6/mo
In 10 yrs
$7/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$69/yr $6/mo | $76/yr+11% $6/mo | $85/yr+23% $7/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 6.87% → 8.46% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
PFE has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Risks to Watch
High payout ratio
With 130.54% of earnings paid as dividends, there is limited retained earnings for reinvestment — and a dividend cut becomes more likely if earnings decline.
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only 0.93× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.