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 upward trend: 10-day moving average crossed above 50-day moving average on May 29, 2025
The 10-day moving average for PFE crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on May 29, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 19 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 01, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on PFE as a result. In of 80 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for PFE just turned positive on July 01, 2025. Looking at past instances where PFE's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
PFE moved above its 50-day moving average on May 29, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PFE advanced for three days, in of 275 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 218 cases where PFE Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
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 .
PFE broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 01, 2025. 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 Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously 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 (1.763) is normal, around the industry mean (5.632). P/E Ratio (74.919) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.974). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.281) is also within normal values, averaging (3.004). Dividend Yield (0.060) settles around the average of (0.161) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.674) is also within normal values, averaging (3.643).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. PFE’s price grows at a lower 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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 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 79, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of vaccines and injectable biologic medicines
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