Pfizer to present infectious disease data at IDWeek 2025

Published 13/10/2025, 11:50
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ATLANTA - Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), a prominent player in the pharmaceuticals industry with a market cap of $141 billion and an impressive gross profit margin of 74%, will present research from 46 abstracts across its infectious disease portfolio at IDWeek 2025, scheduled for October 19-22 in Atlanta, the company announced in a press release. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, positioning it strongly for continued research investments.

The presentations will cover various infectious diseases including COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumococcal disease, Lyme disease, meningococcal disease, and other bacterial and viral infections. With annual revenues of $63.8 billion and a solid dividend yield of 6.94%, Pfizer continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing medical research while rewarding shareholders.

Key presentations include data on the impact of Long COVID-19 on medically vulnerable populations, effectiveness of JN.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccines in high-risk groups, and real-world effectiveness of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine Abrysvo against RSV-related hospitalizations over two seasons.

The company will also present findings on invasive Group B Streptococcus among pregnant women, Lyme disease incidence during pregnancy, and the need for broad protection against invasive meningococcal disease among U.S. college students.

Additional research topics include pneumococcal disease, influenza, and tick-borne encephalitis, with several presentations focusing on vaccine effectiveness, disease burden, and patient outcomes.

"IDWeek 2025 offers a critical opportunity to highlight our scientific progress and collaborate with global health experts in our ongoing battle against infectious diseases," said Annaliesa Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Vaccines Officer at Pfizer, according to the press release.

The congress will feature both oral and poster presentations from Pfizer’s research portfolio, with sessions scheduled throughout the four-day event. For investors seeking deeper insights into Pfizer’s financial outlook and growth potential, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis through its Pro Research Report, featuring detailed metrics, valuation analysis, and expert insights available for over 1,400 top US stocks.

In other recent news, Pfizer has announced a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.43 per share, payable on December 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 7, 2025. Guggenheim has maintained its Buy rating for Pfizer, forecasting third-quarter 2025 revenues at approximately $15.7 billion, which is below the Visible Alpha Consensus estimate of $17.2 billion. The firm also projects earnings per share of $0.58, compared to the consensus expectation of $0.72. BMO Capital has reiterated an Outperform rating for Pfizer, highlighting a recent agreement with former President Trump as beneficial for both the company and patients. The deal involves discounts for Medicaid programs and is seen as a significant development by BMO Capital. Meanwhile, AxoGen has maintained its Buy rating from Canaccord Genuity, despite concerns over potential impacts from the U.S. government shutdown. The shutdown has led to furloughs at the Department of Health and Human Services, affecting some drug and medical device reviews.

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