Pfizer (PFE, $42.31) Declares Closure of Two Major India Plants
US pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, has recently confirmed the closure of its two Hospira manufacturing plant sites in India, one at Aurangabad (Maharashtra) and the other at Irungattukottai (Tamil Nadu). The IKKT and Aurangabad plants employ around 1,000 and 700 people, respectively. This decision has jeopardized those jobs and no compensation has been discussed so far.
The decision to close down these two plants was reached after a thorough evaluation that revealed long-term irrevocable losses making manufacturing unfeasible at these sites.
The IKKT plant used to manufacture generic injectable cephalosporin, penems and penicillin for the US, EU and other global markets. It also produced branded Maxipime. Aurangabad, on the other hand, supports IKKT by supplying penems and penicillin. Until recently, both sites also provided products to Orchid Pharmaceuticals. Neither plant makes products for domestic use in India.
The final blow to the company’s manufacturing came when the USFDA issued a warning letter in 2013, particularly addressing the IKKT plant.
However, on a positive note, the company’s other manufacturing facilities in Goa and Vishakhapatnam, along with its joint venture site in Ahmedabad, will remain operational and the company plans to further expand its operations in these sites.
PFE in -3.87% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on March 03, 2026
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where PFE declined for three days, in of 321 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
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 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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.
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 .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on March 10, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PFE as a result. In of 77 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. 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 289 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 207 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 Valuation Rating for company is (best 1 - 100 worst), which means the company is slightly undervalued. The valuation of the company is based on a proprietary formula which takes into account a set of fundamentals and gives us an estimate of the price per share for the company. We then compare this estimate with the current price per share. As a result, this company is rated as undervalued in the industry. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.763) is normal, around the industry mean (9.328). P/E Ratio (19.713) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.606). PFE's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (13.773) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (2.288). PFE's Dividend Yield (0.064) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.025). P/S Ratio (2.447) is also within normal values, averaging (3.952).
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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady 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 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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