Pfizer raises 2026 forecast on strong demand for blood thinner Eliquis
Pfizer raised its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, citing strong demand for Eliquis. It now expects $62B-$64B in sales and $2.95-$3.05 in adjusted EPS, up from prior forecasts. Analysts anticipated $2.96 EPS and $62.17B revenue.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The upward revision signals stronger demand and may trigger analyst upgrades.
Market read
First‑report guidance lift for a mega‑cap pharma, likely moving the stock and sector.
What to watch
Potential pricing pressure from generic competition on Eliquis could temper upside.
Background
Pfizer's Eliquis is a leading anticoagulant; prior guidance was $60.5‑$62.5 B revenue and $2.80‑$3.00 EPS.
Ticker impact
Pfizer raised its 2026 revenue and profit forecasts, announcing $62‑$64 B sales and $2.95‑$3.05 EPS guidance.
likely upward pressure as investors price in higher sales and earnings.
The new forecast exceeds prior expectations and analyst consensus, prompting re‑rating and buying interest.
Market effects
Boosts outlook for the pharmaceutical sector, especially anticoagulant peers.
Supports US healthcare stocks in the broader market.
May influence global biotech valuations tied to blood‑thinner market.
Counterpoint
If the forecast is overly optimistic, a pull‑back could occur on subsequent earnings.
Key entities
- companyPfizer
U.S. pharmaceutical giant issuing the new guidance.
- productEliquis
Pfizer's blood‑thinner driving the forecast lift.




