Pfizer (PFE, $37.51) beats Q3 earnings estimate
Pfizer Inc. repoted better-than-expected third quarter earnings. The pharmaceutical company plans to apply for emergency use authority for its coronavirus vaccine in late November.
Pfizer’s adjusted earnings for the three months ending in September fell -5.3% year-over-year to 72 cents per share, one penny ahead of the Street consensus forecast.
Revenue decreased -4.5% year-over-year to $12.1 billion, a little lower than analysts' estimates of $12.31 billion.
For the full-year 2020, Pfizer expects revenues in the range of $48.8 to $49.5 billion (compared to its prior forecast of $48.6 to $50.6 billion). It projects full-year adjusted earnings of $2.88 to $2.93 per share, (compared to its previous forecast of $2.85 to $2.95 per share.).
The company mentioned that around two-thirds of the 42,000 patients enrolled in late-stage clinical trials have been dosed with its developing coronavirus vaccine. It plans to apply Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in late November.
PFE in downward trend: price may decline as a result of having broken its higher Bollinger Band on February 10, 2026
PFE broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 10, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 46 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on March 12, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on PFE as a result. In of 77 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PFE turned negative on February 19, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where PFE declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 58 cases where PFE's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PFE advanced for three days, in of 290 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 205 cases where PFE Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. PFE’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.795) is normal, around the industry mean (9.306). P/E Ratio (19.971) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.454). PFE's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (13.773) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.452). PFE's Dividend Yield (0.063) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (2.493) is also within normal values, averaging (3.934).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PFE’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of vaccines and injectable biologic medicines
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