Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) (3.8%) (PFE – $29.64 – NYSE), headquartered in New York City, is one of the world’s largest research based pharmaceutical companies, with sales of $48.9 billion in 2015. The company’s drugs include the blockbusters Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Lipitor for high cholesterol, Lyrica for pain, and Viagra for erectile dysfunction. The company’s late-stage pipeline includes drugs being developed to treat cancer, cardiovascular disease, and inflammatory conditions. Pfizer also offers consumer healthcare products, including Advil, Centrum, ChapStick, Emergen-C, and Robitussin. In April 2016, the company terminated its planned acquisition of Allergan plc following unfavorable tax regulations from the U.S. Treasury. Pfizer is now considering whether to split the company into two segments, one for high growth innovative pharmaceuticals and one for lower growth/declining established pharmaceuticals, with a decision expected by the end of 2016.
From the Gabelli Dividend Growth Fund second quarter 2016 commentary.
