AstraZeneca and Pfizer both boast strong oncology pipelines, but growth paths, dividends and challenges set them apart for investors.
Pfizer Inc. faces significant uncertainty due to declining COVID-19 sales and potential policy changes. The uncertainties are further compounded by tariff risks and drug pricing policies under the MFN (most favorable nation) framework. A forward dividend yield of 7%+ can help put in a floor for the stock price amid these uncertainties.
Shares in Pfizer and Moderna fell 3.9% and 7.4%, respectively.
Shares of Pfizer and Moderna fell on Friday after a report that Trump administration health officials plan to link Covid vaccines to the deaths of 25 children. The report comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Shares of Pfizer ( NYSE: PFE ) gained 4.50% over the past month after losing 6.50% the month prior.
Pfizer trades above key SMAs with a golden cross, while new drugs and cost cuts drive growth despite looming headwinds.
Pfizer laid off 100 employees in Bothell, Wash.
Pfizer is a Buy for medium- to long-term investors, trading at a low P/E and undervalued versus peers, with strong non-COVID growth. Strategic pivots include aggressive R&D, cost-cutting, and the Seagen acquisition, targeting oncology breakthroughs and diversification beyond the patent cliff. Strong Q2 2025 results, raised guidance, and successful Eliquis patent defense support robust financial health and future cash flow.
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I remain bearish on Pfizer due to pricing pressures from IRA/340B and a looming 2026 patent cliff, despite Q2 2025 earnings beat. Cost-cutting measures have lifted EPS above expectations and could deliver $7.7B in savings by 2027, but in my view, these are not a substitute for topline growth. IRA Part D redesign and 340B discounts are already pressuring sales (e.g., Nurtec flat yoy despite 47% U.S. market share). I expect more products like Vyndaqel to be pressured.
Pfizer offers an attractive near-7% dividend yield, appealing for income-focused investors. Despite recent stagnation, Pfizer has consistently maintained its dividend payout and remains undervalued. The company has a number of exciting drugs ramping up sales to cover the loss of exclusivity risks, and revenue has grown YoY.
Pfizer's oncology portfolio, boosted by Seagen and strong drug sales, fuels Q2 growth and positions the company for future cancer treatment gains.