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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$97.25
-0.1%
$97.48
$92.19
$108.78
$198.78B0.531.56 million shs1.05 million shs
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
$27.81
+0.4%
$26.88
$25.20
$40.37
$157.48B0.6343.15 million shs45.37 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
-0.09%-0.19%+3.04%-6.24%-6.89%
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
+0.40%+9.57%+2.13%+3.27%-27.67%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
3.0649 of 5 stars
2.05.02.50.02.40.02.5
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
4.987 of 5 stars
4.23.04.24.83.11.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
2.00
Hold$115.0018.25% Upside
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
2.38
Hold$36.0029.45% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PFE and NVS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/2/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$28.00 ➝ $29.00
5/2/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
BMO Capital Markets
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$33.00 ➝ $36.00
4/24/2024
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$114.00 ➝ $116.00
4/15/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00
4/1/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00
3/22/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Argus
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
3/1/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00
2/23/2024
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
BMO Capital Markets
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$114.00
2/23/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
Guggenheim
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Initiated CoverageBuy$36.00
(Data available from 5/4/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$45.44B4.37$11.09 per share8.77$19.45 per share5.00
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
$58.50B2.69$3.05 per share9.13$15.81 per share1.76

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$14.85B$7.4113.1211.951.5631.33%32.15%13.59%7/16/2024 (Estimated)
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
$2.12B-$0.06N/A10.151.20-0.56%8.58%3.70%8/6/2024 (Estimated)

Latest PFE and NVS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024Q1 2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
$0.56$0.82+$0.26$1.09$13.87 billion$14.88 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
$2.432.50%+4.26%32.79%4 Years
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
$1.686.04%+2.57%N/A 15 Years

Latest PFE and NVS Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/24/2024
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
quarterly$0.426.4%5/9/20245/10/20246/14/2024
3/1/2024
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
annual$3.77723.1%3/7/20243/8/20243/7/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
0.43
0.90
0.71
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
0.69
0.91
0.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
13.12%
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
68.36%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
0.01%
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
0.06%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Novartis AG stock logo
NVS
Novartis
76,0572.04 billion2.04 billionOptionable
Pfizer Inc. stock logo
PFE
Pfizer
88,0005.66 billion5.66 billionOptionable

PFE and NVS Headlines

SourceHeadline
FY2025 Earnings Estimate for Pfizer Inc. Issued By Leerink Partnrs (NYSE:PFE)FY2025 Earnings Estimate for Pfizer Inc. Issued By Leerink Partnrs (NYSE:PFE)
americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 4:38 AM
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptPfizer Inc. (PFE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
msn.com - May 3 at 11:19 PM
Buy Rating Affirmed for Pfizer Amid Strong Q1 Performance and Strategic Cost SavingsBuy Rating Affirmed for Pfizer Amid Strong Q1 Performance and Strategic Cost Savings
markets.businessinsider.com - May 3 at 11:19 PM
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Stock Price Down 0.3%Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Stock Price Down 0.3%
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 9:55 PM
Amgens peek at its GLP-1 drug trial results heightens competition in obesity marketAmgen's peek at its GLP-1 drug trial results heightens competition in obesity market
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 6:19 PM
Eli Lilly (LLY) or Pfizer (PFE): Which Stock Can Surge From Earnings?Eli Lilly (LLY) or Pfizer (PFE): Which Stock Can Surge From Earnings?
stocknews.com - May 3 at 1:17 PM
Pfizer Embraces Direct-To-Consumer Model For Covid Antiviral, Says Comirnaty Revenues Continue To Perform Consistently With ExpectationsPfizer Embraces Direct-To-Consumer Model For Covid Antiviral, Says Comirnaty Revenues Continue To Perform Consistently With Expectations
msn.com - May 3 at 1:16 PM
Pharma Stock Roundup: LLY, NVO, PFE Q1 Results, JNJs New Plan to Resolve Talc ClaimsPharma Stock Roundup: LLY, NVO, PFE Q1 Results, JNJ's New Plan to Resolve Talc Claims
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 1:16 PM
Vanguard Health Care Funds Strategic Moves in Q1 2024: A Focus on Pfizer IncVanguard Health Care Fund's Strategic Moves in Q1 2024: A Focus on Pfizer Inc
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 1:16 PM
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to Post FY2025 Earnings of $2.93 Per Share, Leerink Partnrs ForecastsPfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to Post FY2025 Earnings of $2.93 Per Share, Leerink Partnrs Forecasts
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 12:53 PM
Heres Why Pfizer (PFE) is a Strong Momentum StockHere's Why Pfizer (PFE) is a Strong Momentum Stock
zacks.com - May 3 at 10:56 AM
Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. Trims Stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. Trims Stake in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 9:14 AM
NHS to provide Pfizer’s Voxelotor to treat sickle cell diseaseNHS to provide Pfizer’s Voxelotor to treat sickle cell disease
pharmaceutical-technology.com - May 3 at 8:16 AM
Q1 2024 Cardiff Oncology Inc Earnings CallQ1 2024 Cardiff Oncology Inc Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:16 AM
3 Ultra-Safe Stocks to Buy So You Can Rest Easy in Any Market3 Ultra-Safe Stocks to Buy So You Can Rest Easy in Any Market
investorplace.com - May 3 at 7:00 AM
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Shares Up 1.8% on Earnings BeatPfizer (NYSE:PFE) Shares Up 1.8% on Earnings Beat
americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 2:12 AM
Fifth Third Bancorp Reduces Position in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)Fifth Third Bancorp Reduces Position in Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 12:41 AM
Pfizer Q1 earnings: non-Covid product sales help post revenues of $14.9 billion despite Comirnaty, Paxlovid declinePfizer Q1 earnings: non-Covid product sales help post revenues of $14.9 billion despite Comirnaty, Paxlovid decline
msn.com - May 2 at 9:58 PM
Pfizer Prospects Garner Mixed Sentiment From Analysts: Finally, The Pivot Investors Have Been Waiting ForPfizer Prospects Garner Mixed Sentiment From Analysts: 'Finally, The Pivot Investors Have Been Waiting For'
markets.businessinsider.com - May 2 at 9:58 PM
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Announces Quarterly  Earnings ResultsPfizer (NYSE:PFE) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 4:04 PM
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Trading Up 1.8% After Better-Than-Expected EarningsPfizer (NYSE:PFE) Trading Up 1.8% After Better-Than-Expected Earnings
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 2:47 PM
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Price Target Raised to $29.00Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Price Target Raised to $29.00
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 1:32 PM
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptPfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 1:30 PM
BMO Capital Markets Reiterates "Outperform" Rating for Pfizer (NYSE:PFE)BMO Capital Markets Reiterates "Outperform" Rating for Pfizer (NYSE:PFE)
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 11:13 AM

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Company Descriptions

Novartis logo

Novartis

NYSE:NVS
Novartis AG engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of healthcare products in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers prescription medicines for patients and physicians. It focuses on therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic, immunology, neuroscience, and oncology, as well as ophthalmology and hematology. Novartis AG has a license and collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture, and commercialize inclisiran, a therapy to reduce LDL cholesterol; and Dawn Health for the development and commercialization of Ekiva, a digital solution designed for people living with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
Pfizer logo

Pfizer

NYSE:PFE
Pfizer Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular metabolic, migraine, and women's health under the Eliquis, Nurtec ODT/Vydura, Zavzpret, and the Premarin family brands; infectious diseases with unmet medical needs under the Prevnar family, Abrysvo, Nimenrix, FSME/IMMUN-TicoVac, and Trumenba brands; and COVID-19 prevention and treatment, and potential future mRNA and antiviral products under the Comirnaty and Paxlovid brands. It also provides medicines and vaccines in various therapeutic areas, such as biosimilars for chronic immune and inflammatory diseases under the Xeljanz, Enbrel, Inflectra, Litfulo, Velsipity, and Cibinqo brands; amyloidosis, hemophilia, endocrine diseases, and sickle cell disease under the Vyndaqel family, Oxbryta, BeneFIX, Somavert, Ngenla, and Genotropin brands; sterile injectable and anti-infective medicines under the Sulperazon, Medrol, Zavicefta, Zithromax, and Panzyga brands; and biologics, small molecules, immunotherapies, and biosimilars under the Ibrance, Xtandi, Inlyta, Bosulif, Mektovi, Padcev, Adcetris, Talzenna, Tukysa, Elrexfio, Tivdak, Lorbrena, and Braftovi brands. In addition, the company involved in the contract manufacturing business. It serves wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, pharmacies, individual provider offices, retail pharmacies, and integrated delivery systems. The company has collaboration agreements with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Astellas Pharma US, Inc.; Merck KGaA; and BioNTech SE. Pfizer Inc. was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, New York.