After Pfizer Inc. coronavirus vaccine got a positive review from a panel of experts advising the Food & Drug Administration, the pharma company increased its quarterly dividend.
Yesterday, a 17-4 vote endorsed the covid-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. The FDA will move ahead with its Emergency Use Authorization approval later today.
Pfizer announced that it would pay out a first quarter dividend of 39 cents per share, which is +3% higher than its previous level.
“Our commitment to returning capital to shareholders is strong and the dividend increase reflects our continued confidence in the business and in our scientific pipeline,” said CEO Albert Bourla. “It also reinforces that our focus on creating meaningful value for patients benefits all our stakeholders.
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PFE saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on October 05, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 87 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 51 of the 87 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 59%.
The 10-day RSI Indicator for PFE moved out of overbought territory on September 30, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 28 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 11 of the 28 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 39%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PFE turned negative on October 01, 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 25 of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 58%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 56%.
PFE broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 25, 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 Aroon Indicator for PFE entered a downward trend on October 09, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 32 of 61 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 52%.
Following a +2.15% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PFE advanced for three days, in 149 of 278 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 54%.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 5 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Valuation Rating of 20 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (1.922) is normal, around the industry mean (19.199). P/E Ratio (37.789) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.793). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (13.137) is also within normal values, averaging (5.738). PFE has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.060) as compared to the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (2.469) is also within normal values, averaging (4.033).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 33 (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 Seasonality Score of 65 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 83 (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 100 (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 63, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of vaccines and injectable biologic medicines
Industry PharmaceuticalsMajor