Pfizer said it would end development of its experimental daily weight loss pill after a patient experienced a liver injury that was potentially caused by the drug in a trial. The patient's liver enzymes "recovered rapidly" after they stopped taking the pill, which is an oral GLP-1 drug called danuglipron.
Danuglipron was the latest drug investors were hinging hope on to enter the obesity market.
The drugmaker said one patient became ill after being treated with its experimental weight-loss drug, danuglipron.
Pfizer's (PFE 1.39%) shares have been southbound for the better part of three years, partly because it was unable to repeat its incredible financial performance during the early pandemic years. However, the company took another dive this year along with the broader market; President Donald Trump's trade wars are leaving few stocks completely unscathed.
Pfizer (PFE) closed the most recent trading day at $21.91, moving +1.48% from the previous trading session.
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PFE stock is likely to be a great pick for value investors, considering its cheap valuation, as well as for income investors due to its sky-high dividend yield.
I reaffirm my Buy rating on Pfizer due to expected promising updates on danuglipron and strong capital efficiency metrics, despite the recent stock pullback. Pfizer's management is expected to announce danuglipron updates soon, potentially boosting investor sentiment and stock performance. Pfizer's cost reduction programs and revenue growth targets for CY25 remain on track, with EPS projected to more than double.
Pfizer's 7.5% dividend yield is safe due to revenue growth, cost efficiency, and a stronger balance sheet, making it a strong buy. Pfizer's innovation in R&D, including AI partnerships and new drug approvals, promises long-term market cap growth and a competitive edge. Defensive stocks like Pfizer are attractive amid market volatility, with the pharmaceutical sector being less vulnerable to economic cycles.
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In 2020, many companies tried to develop effective coronavirus vaccines, but two ended up succeeding and dominating the field: Pfizer (PFE 0.77%) and Moderna (MRNA 2.21%). These two vaccine makers made small fortunes thanks to their work in this space.
Pfizer's (PFE 0.77%) share price has fallen more than the S&P 500 so far this year. The big pharma stock is nearly 60% below its high set in late 2022.