Operating Income

Gross Profit

Pfizer Gross Profit decreased by 11.2% to $10.90B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.3%, from $10.87B to $10.90B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows relatively stable performance with a -2.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.

Detailed definition

Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.

Metric ID: gross_profit

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.90B$14.10B$14.10B$15.68B$19.09B$16.58B$15.49B$13.60B$9.77B$4.22B$7.01B$11.50B$9.98B$12.44B$11.85B$10.87B$10.88B$12.48B$12.29B$10.90B
QoQ Change+18.5%-0.0%+11.2%+21.8%-13.2%-6.6%-12.2%-28.2%-56.8%+65.9%+64.1%-13.2%+24.6%-4.7%-8.3%+0.0%+14.8%-1.6%-11.2%
YoY Change+60.4%+17.5%+9.8%-13.2%-48.8%-74.5%-54.8%-15.4%+2.2%+194.6%+69.2%-5.5%+8.9%+0.3%+3.6%+0.3%
Range$4.22B$19.09B
CAGR-1.8%
Avg YoY Growth+9.7%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pfizer's gross profit?
Pfizer (PFE) reported gross profit of $10.90B in Q1 2026.
How has Pfizer's gross profit changed year-over-year?
Pfizer's gross profit increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $10.87B to $10.90B.
What is the long-term trend for Pfizer's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Pfizer's gross profit has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $50.47B to $46.51B.
What does gross profit mean?
The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.