Pfizer (PFE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$26.59 -0.02 (-0.08%)

As of 01/3/2025 05:45 PM Eastern

Pfizer - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
8

Buy
7

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pfizer in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for PFE.

Consensus Price Target

$32.15
20.92% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pfizer, the average price target is $32.15. The highest price target for PFE is $45.00, while the lowest price target for PFE is $25.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.92% from the current price of $26.59.

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PFE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/6/24 to 1/5/25	1 Month Ago 12/7/23 to 12/6/24	3 Months Ago 10/8/23 to 10/7/24	1 Year Ago 1/6/23 to 1/6/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$32.15	$32.92	$34.54	$39.89
Forecasted Upside	20.92% Upside	27.96% Upside	18.32% Upside	35.35% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

PFE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PFE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Pfizer Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Pfizer	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.81	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	20.92% Upside	23,606.48% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent PFE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/18/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$36.00 ➝ $32.00	+21.72%
12/11/2024	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$35.00 ➝ $33.00	+29.97%
12/10/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$29.00	+11.03%
11/15/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Hammond Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$25.00	-3.92%
10/30/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	U. Raffat Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$30.00	+4.71%
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10/23/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$45.00 ➝ $45.00	+55.93%
10/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Breen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$32.00	+7.89%
8/7/2024	Daiwa America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Nakagiri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
8/7/2024	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$28.00 ➝ $34.00	+14.21%
7/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$30.00 ➝ $32.00	+4.51%
7/31/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$28.00 ➝ $30.00	-3.23%
7/31/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$30.00 ➝ $31.00	+0.23%
5/2/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$28.00 ➝ $29.00	+4.28%
5/2/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$33.00 ➝ $36.00	+30.62%
3/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
1/4/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform	$32.00	+7.67%
10/16/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$36.00 ➝ $34.00	+0.71%
10/16/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$38.00 ➝ $39.00	+21.46%
7/14/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$50.00	+38.66%
6/29/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$47.00 ➝ $40.00	+10.22%
2/7/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kerry Holford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$40.00	-8.24%
2/1/2023	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Risinger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform	$49.00 ➝ $48.00	+8.70%
2/1/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$50.00 ➝ $46.00	+4.17%

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Should I Buy Pfizer Stock? PFE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Pfizer pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pfizer
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Pfizer Inc.:

Pfizer Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.64, indicating robust financial performance and effective cost management.
The company achieved a revenue of $17.70 billion for the quarter, surpassing analyst expectations of $14.92 billion, showcasing its strong market position and demand for its products.
Pfizer Inc. has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.43, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This results in an annualized dividend of $1.72, providing a dividend yield of 6.43%, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of 1,000 shares by Director Scott Gottlieb, suggests confidence in the company's future performance, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.
The current stock price of Pfizer Inc. is approximately $28.24, which may be considered attractive for investors looking for value in the biopharmaceutical sector, especially given the company's recent financial successes.

Pfizer
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Pfizer Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the strong earnings report, Pfizer Inc. has a high dividend payout ratio of 232.43%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the long term, especially if earnings fluctuate.
The company's net margin of 7.07% is relatively low compared to industry standards, which could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising costs or competitive pressures.
Insider ownership is only 0.06%, suggesting that management may not have significant personal financial stakes in the company, which could lead to misalignment of interests with shareholders.
Recent increases in institutional ownership, now at 68.36%, may lead to volatility in stock price as large investors can significantly influence market movements.
Pfizer Inc. operates in a highly competitive biopharmaceutical market, and any setbacks in product development or regulatory approvals could adversely affect its stock performance.

PFE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pfizer is $32.15, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $25.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pfizer in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" PFE shares.
: According to analysts, Pfizer's stock has a predicted upside of 20.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Pfizer's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Pfizer has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, Sanford C. Bernstein, Truist Financial, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Pfizer less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Pfizer is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how PFE compares to other companies.

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Pfizer (PFE) Stock Forecast & Price Target