Why is PFE Down Today?

PFE
$27.82
▼ -2.21% ($-0.62)
Last updated: Sep 08, 2026 8:40 PM ET (465 min ago)

About Pfizer Inc.

Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales of roughly $60 billion. While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13,...

Sector: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS
Market Cap: $154.70B
Forward P/E: 8.2
52-Week Range: $23.58 - $29.21
Employees: 81,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 PFE showing strong bearish momentum
PFE is down 2.2% today on 0.6x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS sector: -0.7%

PFE is outperforming its sector by -1.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

PFE is underperforming the market (-1.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.55%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.08%
PFE
This Stock
-2.21%
vs S&P 500: -1.66%
vs Nasdaq: -2.13%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, PFE is expected to trade between:
$26.99 - $28.38

Key Level to Watch

$26.43 support
Watch for breakdown below $27.82

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Last updated: Sep 08, 2026 8:40 PM (465 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
2.49
Put/Call Ratio
46.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 65,025
Put Volume: 162,095
Total: 227,120
Unusual Activity: $28 PUT (66,616 vol) $28 PUT (66,446 vol) $28 CALL (2,207 vol)

Historical Context

PFE has moved more than 3.0% down on 5 occasions in the past year.

40.0%
Continuation Rate
2/5 times continued down
+0.47%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: May 08, 2026 (-3.0%) → Next day: +0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PFE stock down today?

PFE is down 2.2% today on 0.6x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is PFE stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, PFE shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the PFE stock price target?

PFE is currently trading at $27.82. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $26.99 - $28.38. See long-term price prediction →

Will PFE stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that PFE's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $26.43 (support).

Is PFE stock oversold or overbought?

PFE's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 53.9. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for PFE stock?

PFE's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.18. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is PFE outperforming or underperforming the market?

PFE (-2.21%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.55%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.08%.

What does MACD indicate for PFE?

PFE's MACD (0.67) is currently below the signal line (0.74), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 48.4) is strong.

Is PFE in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, PFE is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $27.83, 50-day SMA: $26.05.

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