Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Pfizer stock on November 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
  • Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
  • Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

Pfizer Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE PFE opened at $25.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 0.97. Pfizer Inc. has a one year low of $20.92 and a one year high of $27.69. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $25.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $24.83. The company has a market capitalization of $143.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.65 and a beta of 0.46.

Pfizer (NYSE:PFEGet Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $16.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.94 billion. Pfizer had a return on equity of 20.17% and a net margin of 15.65%.Pfizer has set its FY 2025 guidance at 3.000-3.150 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Pfizer Inc. will post 2.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Pfizer Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 6th. Investors of record on Friday, January 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.43 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.8%. Pfizer’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 100.00%.

More Pfizer News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pfizer this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank reaffirmed a Buy on PFE, signaling continued analyst conviction from some firms despite the weak outlook. Scotiabank Reaffirms Buy
  • Positive Sentiment: Pfizer moved to strengthen its obesity pipeline by licensing a weight-loss drug from Fosun, a strategic push into a high-growth market that could drive medium-term revenue upside if commercialization succeeds. Pfizer licenses weight-loss drug from Fosun
  • Positive Sentiment: New liver cancer trial update suggests potential longer-term oncology upside, adding to the narrative that successful Phase III execution could materially re-rate the stock over time. Pfizer’s New Liver Cancer Trial
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and industry write-ups (MarketBeat, Benzinga comparisons, and Motley Fool pieces) are weighing PFE versus peers (Merck, Eli Lilly) — useful context but varied conclusions; these pieces emphasize that Pfizer’s future returns hinge on pipeline execution and commercial recovery. Better Buy in 2026: Pfizer or Merck?
  • Neutral Sentiment: One analyst summary notes PFE looks materially undervalued with a high forward yield, but warns upside is conditional on successful late‑stage trials and commercialization. This frames PFE as a yield/turnaround play rather than immediate growth. Pfizer Isn’t Dead Money
  • Negative Sentiment: Pfizer issued a muted 2026 outlook and trimmed profit guidance, citing lower COVID sales and patent/exclusivity pressures; that guidance and the revenue/profit trims are the primary reasons shares fell today. Pfizer Down After Muted 2026 Outlook
  • Negative Sentiment: Following the outlook, some brokers cut or softened ratings (average brokerage rating now around Hold), and the stock has taken analyst downgrades and short‑term selling pressure. Average Rating of Hold from Brokerages
  • Negative Sentiment: High-profile commentary (Jim Cramer) highlighting management struggles adds to negative sentiment and short-term headline risk after the guidance release. Jim Cramer: CEO Struggling

Analyst Ratings Changes

PFE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Pfizer in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $28.00 price objective on shares of Pfizer in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of Pfizer in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $26.00 target price on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $26.00 target price on shares of Pfizer in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $30.00 price target on shares of Pfizer in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $28.06.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Pfizer

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Pfizer

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. AIA Group Ltd grew its holdings in Pfizer by 137.4% in the 3rd quarter. AIA Group Ltd now owns 483,248 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $12,313,000 after buying an additional 279,705 shares during the last quarter. Keel Point LLC boosted its position in shares of Pfizer by 20.4% in the third quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 18,255 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $465,000 after acquiring an additional 3,093 shares during the period. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP grew its stake in shares of Pfizer by 1,784.7% in the third quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 140,165 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $3,571,000 after acquiring an additional 132,728 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL increased its position in Pfizer by 11.9% during the third quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL now owns 4,521 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $115,000 after acquiring an additional 482 shares during the period. Finally, Severin Investments LLC raised its stake in Pfizer by 66.1% during the 3rd quarter. Severin Investments LLC now owns 37,382 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $952,000 after purchasing an additional 14,872 shares during the last quarter. 68.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Pfizer Company Profile

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Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) is a multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, the company researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes a broad range of medicines and vaccines for human health. Its activities span discovery research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing and global commercial distribution across multiple therapeutic areas.

Pfizer’s portfolio and pipeline cover oncology, immunology, cardiology, endocrinology, rare diseases, hospital acute care and anti-infectives, along with a substantial vaccine business.

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