Pfizer Revenue Drops 2% to $62.6B Amid COVID Decline, Non-COVID Portfolio Grows

Pfizer Revenue Drops 2% to $62.6B Amid COVID Decline, Non-COVID Portfolio Grows

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) reported full‑year 2025 revenue of USD 62.6 billion, representing a 2% operational decline at constant currency, driven by sharp drops in COVID‑19 product sales. Excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid, the non‑COVID portfolio grew 6% for the year and 9% in Q4. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance of USD 59.5–62.5 billion despite projected generic headwinds.

Financial Performance Summary

MetricQ4 2025Full‑Year 2025YOY Growth (Operational)
Total RevenueUSD 17.6 BUSD 62.6 B-2%
Pharmaceutical SalesUSD 14.84 B-3% (Q4), -2% (FY)
Non‑COVID Portfolio+9% (Q4), +6% (FY)
2026 Revenue GuidanceUSD 59.5–62.5 B
EPS Guidance (2026)USD 2.80–3.00

Key Product Sales Performance

Product2025 SalesYOY GrowthStrategic Role
Abrysvo (RSV vaccine)USD 481 M+143%Vaccine portfolio growth
Eliquis (apixaban)USD 2.02 B+8%Cardiovascular stable
Prevnar familyUSD 1.7 B+8%Established vaccine
Vyndaqel (tafamidis)USD 1.7 B+7%Rare disease expansion
Padcev (enfortumab vedotin)USD 508 M+15%Oncology ADC growth
ComirnatyUSD 2.27 B-35%COVID vaccine decline
PaxlovidUSD 218 M-70%COVID therapeutic slump

COVID Portfolio Impact & 2026 Outlook

  • COVID Revenue Decline: Comirnaty and Paxlovid combined contributed ~USD 2.5 B : in 2025 vs. ~USD 8 B : in 2024
  • 2026 COVID Forecast: CFO David Denton expects COVID products to generate ~USD 5 billion in 2026
  • Generic Headwinds: USD 1.5 billion revenue compression expected from anticipated generic entry in 2026

Pipeline & Strategic Updates

  • 2025 Pivotal Starts: 11 pivotal studies initiated
  • 2026 Pipeline: ~20 pivotal starts expected, including 10 for ultra‑long‑acting obesity assets from Metsera and 4 for PF‑08634404 (PD‑1 x VEGF bispecific) in‑licensed from 3SBio
  • Obesity Data: Phase IIb Vesper‑3 trial for PF‑08653944 showed 10–12.3% placebo‑adjusted weight loss with monthly dosing
  • ACCELERATE Partnerships: Ongoing oncology collaborations and YaoPharma peptide therapeutic development

Forward‑Looking Statements
This brief contains forward‑looking statements regarding revenue projections, pipeline development, and commercial prospects for Pfizer’s portfolio. Actual results may differ due to competitive dynamics, regulatory approvals, and market conditions.-Fineline Info & Tech