Welcome to our dedicated page for Pfizer news (Ticker: PFE), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Pfizer stock.
The Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) news page on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, clinical data readouts, financial updates and legal developments for one of the world’s major biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Pfizer’s news flow reflects its role in pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing, with frequent updates on prescription medicines, vaccines and late‑stage clinical programs.
Investors and observers can find detailed coverage of oncology trial results, such as Phase 3 data for BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) combinations in BRAF V600E‑mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin) plus pembrolizumab in muscle‑invasive bladder cancer, and TUKYSA (tucatinib) in HER2‑positive metastatic breast cancer. These releases typically report on endpoints like objective response rate, progression‑free survival, event‑free survival and overall survival, along with safety profiles and plans for regulatory discussions.
Pfizer news also includes corporate and financial communications, such as earnings webcasts, performance reports, forward‑year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, and dividend declarations. Recent releases describe full‑year revenue guidance ranges, expected contributions from COVID‑19 products, the impact of loss of exclusivity for certain medicines, and ongoing cost realignment efforts. Dividend announcements highlight Pfizer’s long record of consecutive quarterly cash dividends.
Another important category is business development and pipeline expansion. News items cover transactions like the acquisition of Metsera, which adds GLP‑1‑based obesity candidates, and an exclusive global collaboration and license agreement with YaoPharma for the small‑molecule GLP‑1 receptor agonist YP05002. These updates explain how Pfizer is building its cardiometabolic and obesity portfolio.
Regulatory, safety and legal topics also appear in the news stream, including multidistrict litigation related to Depo‑Provera and FDA label changes adding brain tumor warnings. By following this page, readers can monitor how scientific, financial and legal events shape Pfizer’s outlook and product portfolio over time.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) announced that the FDA has accepted the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for LORBRENA® (lorlatinib) as a first-line treatment for ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The decision is based on data from the pivotal CROWN study and falls under the Real-Time Oncology Review program, with a PDUFA goal date in April 2021. LORBRENA targets tumor mutations and addresses brain metastases, which affect up to 40% of patients. The CROWN trial demonstrated improved progression-free survival compared to XALKORI® (crizotinib).
Pfizer and BioNTech announced a new agreement with the U.S. government to supply an additional 100 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total to 200 million doses. The U.S. will pay $1.95 billion for this order, with delivery expected by July 31, 2021. At least 70 million doses are to be delivered by June 30, 2021. The vaccine, authorized for emergency use, is provided free to eligible U.S. residents. The companies aim to ensure widespread vaccine access to combat the pandemic.
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is hosting a conference call for investors on February 2, 2021, at 10 a.m. EST to discuss its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Performance Report. This call aims to provide insights into the company's financial results and operational updates. Investors can listen to the live webcast and access the Performance Report via www.pfizer.com/investors. Pre-registration for the call is recommended. Participants can also dial in using the numbers provided, with the password 'Fourth Quarter Earnings' for access.
The European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorization (CMA) for Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, COMIRNATY, for individuals aged 16 and older. This follows a positive opinion from the EMA's Committee for Medicinal Products. The CMA is valid across all 27 EU member states, aiming to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, the vaccine demonstrated a 95% efficacy rate in a pivotal Phase 3 trial involving over 44,000 participants. The rollout of 200 million doses is set to begin immediately, with production at sites in Germany and Belgium.
Pfizer and BioNTech announced a positive opinion from the EMA's CHMP recommending conditional marketing authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2) for individuals 16 and older. This CMA allows for expedited approval in response to serious public health threats. The positive recommendation is based on Phase 3 clinical study data, which supports the vaccine's efficacy against COVID-19. If authorized by the European Commission, the vaccine will be available across all EU member states. The vaccine is already authorized for emergency use in over 15 countries.
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced that the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended the use of their COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). This follows a previous recommendation for high-priority healthcare workers and long-term care residents. With the FDA's authorization on December 11, 2020, the first vaccine shipments from Pfizer's Kalamazoo, MI site are set to be distributed nationwide. Pfizer aims to vaccinate millions by the end of 2021.
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EMD Serono and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced that the CHMP of the EMA adopted a positive opinion recommending BAVENCIO® (avelumab) for first-line maintenance treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC) patients who are progression-free after platinum-based chemotherapy. This decision, based on the Phase III JAVELIN Bladder 100 trial, is expected to be reviewed by the European Commission in early 2021. BAVENCIO is the first immunotherapy showing significant overall survival improvement in this setting. Approximately 200,000 bladder cancer cases are diagnosed yearly in Europe.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has declared a 39-cent first-quarter 2021 dividend, payable on March 5, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 29, 2021. This marks a 3% increase from the fourth-quarter 2020 dividend of 38 cents. The upcoming dividend will be the 329th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Pfizer. The board's decision reflects confidence in Pfizer's business and its scientific pipeline. Following the merger of Upjohn and Mylan to form Viatris Inc., Pfizer's dividend will be adjusted to maintain shareholder value.
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) has voted 17 to 4 in favor of granting Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Pfizer's and BioNTech's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, BNT162b2. The committee's decision was based on robust data from a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, showing a vaccine efficacy rate of 95% after the second dose. The FDA will consider this recommendation before making a final decision on the EUA. All trial participants will be monitored for long-term safety. The companies remain ready to distribute the vaccine promptly if authorized.