Pfizer (PFE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$25.44 +0.13 (+0.49%)

Closing price 07/3/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$25.42 -0.03 (-0.11%)

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Pfizer - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
13

Buy
8

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Pfizer in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 13 have given a hold rating, 5 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for PFE.

Consensus Price Target

$28.55
12.20% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Pfizer, the average price target is $28.55. The highest price target for PFE is $34.00, while the lowest price target for PFE is $23.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.20% from the current price of $25.45.

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PFE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/5/24 to 7/5/25	1 Month Ago 6/5/24 to 6/5/25	3 Months Ago 4/6/24 to 4/6/25	1 Year Ago 7/6/23 to 7/5/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	13 Hold rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$28.55	$28.55	$31.92	$35.54
Forecasted Upside	12.20% Upside	23.57% Upside	38.86% Upside	26.72% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold

PFE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

PFE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Pfizer Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Pfizer	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.45	2.80	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.20% Upside	8,541.72% Upside	9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PFE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/29/2025	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Hold	$28.00 ➝ $25.00	+6.66%
5/21/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy	$32.00 ➝ $33.00	+43.11%
5/19/2025	HSBC 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy	$27.00 ➝ $26.00	+12.99%
4/30/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform	$22.00 ➝ $23.00	-5.78%
4/30/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$29.00 ➝ $27.00	+10.61%
4/30/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$26.00 ➝ $27.00	+10.61%
4/30/2025	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform	$28.00 ➝ $26.00	+6.51%
4/30/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$23.00 ➝ $25.00	+2.42%
4/30/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Shibutani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$25.00 ➝ $27.00	+10.61%
4/30/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$31.00 ➝ $32.00	+31.09%
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4/30/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Trung Huynh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$24.00 ➝ $25.00	+3.55%
4/22/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$32.00 ➝ $28.00	+24.22%
4/22/2025	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Carter Gould Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$24.00	+8.74%
4/17/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$36.00 ➝ $30.00	+35.57%
3/18/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vamil Divan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy
3/10/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
12/18/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$36.00 ➝ $32.00	+21.72%
10/30/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	U. Raffat Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Breen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$32.00	+7.89%
8/7/2024	Daiwa America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Nakagiri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
8/7/2024	Daiwa Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$28.00 ➝ $34.00	+14.21%
7/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$30.00 ➝ $32.00	+4.51%
7/31/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$28.00 ➝ $30.00	-3.23%
3/22/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/16/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$36.00 ➝ $34.00	+0.71%

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Should I Buy Pfizer Stock? PFE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Pfizer pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Pfizer
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Pfizer Inc.:

The current stock price is around $25.32, reflecting a recent increase, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
Pfizer Inc. has seen significant institutional investment, with over 68% of its stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance.
Recent analyst ratings show a consensus average rating of "Moderate Buy," with several analysts issuing buy ratings, indicating potential for stock appreciation.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $143.95 billion, which provides stability and resources for future growth and innovation.
Pfizer Inc. has a relatively low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.35, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Pfizer
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Pfizer Inc. for these reasons:

Despite recent gains, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $31.54 and a low of $20.92, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
Some analysts have downgraded their price targets for Pfizer Inc., with Goldman Sachs reducing its target from $32.00 to $25.00, which may reflect concerns about future growth prospects.
The company faces competition in the biopharmaceutical sector, which could impact its market share and profitability in the long term.
Pfizer Inc. has a beta of 0.58, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market, but this could also mean less potential for high returns during market upswings.
There is a sell rating from one analyst, which may indicate some skepticism about the company's short-term performance and could influence investor sentiment negatively.

PFE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Pfizer is $28.55, with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.
: 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pfizer in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 13 hold ratings, 5 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" PFE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PFE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Pfizer's stock has a predicted upside of 12.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Pfizer has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Berenberg Bank, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, Leerink Partners, Morgan Stanley, Redburn Atlantic, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Pfizer less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Pfizer is Hold while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PFE compares to other companies.

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Pfizer (PFE) Stock Forecast & Price Target