Pfizer Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
PFE's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 71.6 debt-to-equity & 31.6% operating margin. Areas of concern: 131.3% earnings payout ratio & 107.7% fcf payout ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Operating Margin: 31.6%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
- Gross Margin: 75.4%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 131.3%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 107.7%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 151.9%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
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SafeAbout Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer Inc. is a research-based global biopharmaceutical company founded in 1849 and headquartered in New York. It focuses on the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sales, and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide, targeting developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments, and cures for the most feared diseases. Operating in the health technology sector, specifically pharmaceuticals: major, Pfizer Inc. addresses critical areas such as oncology, rare diseases, internal medicine, inflammation and immunology, vaccines, anti-infectives, gene therapy, medicinal sciences, and precision medicine. Notable advancements include acquisitions like Global Blood Therapeutics in 2023 to bolster its biopharmaceutical portfolio, alongside recent clinical trial successes in prostate cancer, lung cancer, and bladder cancer therapies. With approximately 81,000 employees, Pfizer Inc. generates substantial revenue, reported at $63.63 billion for the fiscal year, and maintains a significant presence in the global market through innovative pipelines and partnerships.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
6.70%
Annual Dividend
$1.72
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
131.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
107.67%
Stock Price
$25.68
52-Week Range
$21.97 – $28.75
Dividend History (2016–2025)
PFE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
PFE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 12, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
2.44%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.59%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
4.93%
3-Year Total Growth
7.50%
5-Year Total Growth
19.27%
10-Year Total Growth
61.87%
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