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Pfizer Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations

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Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Third Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$17.7b (up 34% from 3Q 2023).
  • Net income: US$4.47b (up from US$2.39b loss in 3Q 2023).
  • Profit margin: 25% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023).
  • EPS: US$0.79 (up from US$0.42 loss in 3Q 2023).
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NYSE:PFE Earnings and Revenue Growth October 30th 2024

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Pfizer Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 19%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 161%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Pharmaceuticals industry in the US.

Performance of the American Pharmaceuticals industry.

The company's shares are down 1.4% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

You still need to take note of risks, for example - Pfizer has 4 warning signs (and 1 which can't be ignored) we think you should know about.

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