Pfizer(US:PFE) 智通财经网·2026-02-03 13:16Core Viewpoint - Pfizer's Q4 earnings report exceeded market expectations despite declining demand for COVID-related products, and the company reaffirmed its moderate guidance for 2026, which had previously raised investor concerns [1][2]. Financial Performance - Pfizer reported Q4 revenue of $17.56 billion, a slight year-over-year decline of approximately 1%, primarily due to decreased demand for COVID vaccines and the oral drug Paxlovid [1]. - COVID vaccine sales were $2.3 billion, down one-third year-over-year but above the $2 billion expectation; Paxlovid sales were $218 million, significantly below the $589 million forecast and down over two-thirds year-over-year [1]. - The company recorded a net loss of $1.65 billion for the quarter, translating to a loss of $0.29 per share, compared to a net profit of $410 million or $0.07 per share in the same period last year [2]. - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $0.66, exceeding the market expectation of $0.57 [2]. Future Guidance - Pfizer maintained its 2026 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS between $2.80 and $3.00 and revenue of $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion, roughly flat compared to 2025 [2]. - The company anticipates a decline of approximately $1.5 billion in revenue from COVID products, expecting total sales for these products to drop to $5 billion [2]. - Loss of market exclusivity for several products, including Prevnar, is expected to contribute to an additional revenue decline of about $1.5 billion [2]. Market Competition and Pricing Strategy - Pfizer's CFO indicated that the 2026 guidance accounts for price compression and narrowing profit margins, as part of a drug pricing agreement with the U.S. government [2][3]. - Under this agreement, Pfizer will supply existing drugs to Medicaid patients at the lowest prices in other developed countries and provide equal "most favored nation" pricing for Medicare and commercial insurers [3]. New Product Development - To offset declining sales from COVID products and established drugs, Pfizer is investing in pipeline products, including a $10 billion acquisition of obesity biotech company Metsera [4]. - Initial data from Metsera's obesity injection showed significant weight loss effects, with participants losing up to 12.3% of their weight after 28 weeks [4]. - However, investor skepticism remains regarding whether this acquisition can compensate for the revenue shortfall from COVID vaccine and oral drug sales, especially in a market dominated by established players [4].