Summary
Pfizer Inc. reported strong revenue growth of 20% to $13.0 billion for the first quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year. This growth was driven by the inclusion of Hospira operations and continued strong performance from key innovative products like Ibrance and Eliquis, as well as Prevnar/Prevenar 13. The company also saw significant increases in operating income, largely due to these revenue drivers and improved operational efficiencies, although cost of sales saw a substantial increase, partly due to the Hospira acquisition. Financially, Pfizer demonstrated robust operating cash flow and maintained a strong balance sheet. The company repurchased $5 billion of its common stock in the quarter and declared a cash dividend, signaling a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Despite some challenges like foreign exchange headwinds and increased restructuring costs, the company reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance, indicating confidence in its business outlook and strategic execution.
Financial Highlights
54 data points| Revenue | $13.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.85B |
| Gross Profit | $10.15B |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.38B |
| Operating Income | $3.04B |
| Interest Expense | $306.00M |
| Net Income | $3.04B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.49 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 6.15B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 6.22B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenues increased by 20% to $13.0 billion, driven by the Hospira acquisition and strong performance of key innovative products.
- 2Income from continuing operations before taxes grew by 16% to $3.6 billion.
- 3Net income attributable to Pfizer Inc. rose by 27% to $3.0 billion.
- 4Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 29% to $0.49.
- 5The company repurchased $5 billion of its common stock in the quarter.
- 6Cash dividends paid per common share increased by 7% to $0.30.
- 7The effective tax rate decreased to 15.0% from 22.9% in the prior year quarter.