Activist investor Starboard Value is seeking to spur a turnaround of Pfizer, taking a stake of about $1 billion in the struggling pharmaceuticals giant, according to a person familiar with the matter. Charlie Wells reports on Bloomberg Television.
Activist investor Starboard Value has reportedly amassed a $1 billion stake in Pfizer.
In a bid to reshape Pfizer's future, activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a stake worth approximately $1 billion, according to reports. The move comes as the pharmaceutical giant faces mounting challenges, including declining demand for its Covid-19 products and increased competition.
Activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a $1 billion stake in Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE, ETR:PFE) and is pushing for changes at the pharmaceutical giant, according to the Wall Street Journal. While Starboard's specific plans remain unclear, it has reportedly engaged with former Pfizer executives Ian Read and Frank D'Amelio to support its efforts.
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a $1 billion stake in beleaguered drugmaker Pfizer Inc. and is seeking a turnaround, the Wall Street Journal reported late Sunday.
Starboard Value has taken a significant stake in Pfizer, said people familiar with the matter. The drug giant's stock has dropped significantly since its 2021 COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Starboard Value has amassed a roughly $1 billion stake in drugmaker Pfizer, according to people familiar with the matter. The activist fund run by Jeff Smith is looking to tap former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and ex-finance chief Frank D'Amelio, although it is unclear in what capacity.
The drugmaker's shares have slumped as demand for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments has slowed.
Pfizer's stock has delivered a 5% total return since early July, outperforming the broader U.S. market, reinforcing my bullish stance. The latest quarterly earnings showed YoY revenue growth, marking the first growth since FQ4 2022. My dividend discount model suggests that Pfizer's stock is extremely undervalued.
Pfizer has prepared for today's challenges
In the closing of the recent trading day, Pfizer (PFE) stood at $28.61, denoting a -0.21% change from the preceding trading day.
A 5.8% forward-dividend yield is just one reason the hedge fund manager likes this stock.