Pfizer (PFE) Eyes Acquisitions After Q1 2025 Results

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Apr 29, 2025
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Key Takeaways:

  • Pfizer's strategic focus on acquisitions aims to boost its cardiometabolic offerings.
  • Analysts suggest an average upside potential of over 24% for Pfizer stock.
  • Despite recent challenges, Pfizer's earnings exceeded expectations, maintaining a "Hold" recommendation.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is actively seeking acquisitions or partnerships to strengthen its cardiometabolic portfolio, following a setback in its weight loss program. This strategic move comes on the heels of an 8% decline in quarterly revenue, largely attributed to underwhelming sales of Paxlovid. However, Pfizer surprised the market by surpassing earnings expectations and reaffirming its financial guidance.

Wall Street Analysts' Forecast

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According to predictions from 19 analysts, the average one-year price target for Pfizer Inc. (PFE, Financial) is set at $28.71. This forecast presents a noteworthy range, with high estimates reaching $41.43 and low estimates at $22.00. The average target suggests a substantial upside potential of 24.54% compared to the current stock price of $23.05. For more in-depth estimates, visit the Pfizer Inc (PFE) Forecast page.

The consensus rating from 23 brokerage firms for Pfizer Inc. (PFE, Financial) stands at 2.6 on a five-point scale, corresponding to a "Hold" status. This scale ranges from 1, indicating a Strong Buy, to 5, meaning Sell.

Based on GuruFocus metrics, Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE, Financial) estimated GF Value for the next year is $28.58. This estimation signals a potential upside of 23.99% from the current trading price of $23.05. The GF Value is GuruFocus' calculation of the intrinsic value a stock should trade for, derived from historical trading multiples, previous growth data, and future business performance projections. For detailed data, refer to the Pfizer Inc (PFE) Summary page.

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