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Eli Lilly reported Q1 2026 sales growth of 125% for Mounjaro and 80% for Zepbound, contributing to a 56% overall sales increase. — Massive growth in the high-demand GLP-1 market directly drives valuation and suggests continued dominance in a high-growth sector.
+0.80Pfizer faces upcoming patent expirations for Ibrance in 2027, and Eliquis and Vyndaqel in 2028. — Loss of patent protection on highly profitable drugs creates a significant revenue cliff and increases long-term earnings risk.
-0.60Pfizer's dividend payout ratio is currently over 100%. — A payout ratio exceeding 100% suggests the dividend is unsustainable and may be cut, which is a major red flag for income investors.
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Pfizer halted research on its internal GLP-1 drug in 2025 and is now relying on an acquired candidate to compete. — Falling behind in the weight-loss drug race puts the company at a competitive disadvantage against leaders like Eli Lilly.
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Company is experiencing massive sales growth in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and strong stock performance.
Facing headwinds from declining COVID vaccine sales, upcoming patent expirations, and failure in GLP-1 drug research.
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