Operating Expenses

Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs

Pfizer Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs decreased by 83.5% to $100.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 85.3%, from $678.00M to $100.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs shows an upward trend with a 17.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

High costs signal significant corporate transformation or integration efforts, which may lead to future margin improvements once the restructuring is complete.

Detailed definition

Non-recurring charges associated with organizational restructuring, workforce reductions, facility consolidations, and i...

Peer comparison

Reported by most large-cap companies undergoing M&A or cost-optimization programs as 'special items' or 'restructuring charges'.

Metric ID: pfe_restructuring_and_acquisition_costs

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-$1.00M$646.00M$135.00M$192.00M$189.00M$199.00M$795.00M$9.00M$214.00M$155.00M$2.57B$102.00M$1.25B$313.00M$750.00M$678.00M-$18.00M$286.00M$605.00M$100.00M
QoQ Change>999%-79.1%+42.2%-1.6%+5.3%+299.5%-98.9%>999%-27.6%>999%-96.0%>999%-75.0%+139.6%-9.6%-102.7%>999%+111.5%-83.5%
YoY Change>999%-69.2%+488.9%-95.3%+13.2%-22.1%+222.8%>999%+486.0%+101.9%-70.8%+564.7%-101.4%-8.6%-19.3%-85.3%
Range-$18.00M$2.57B
CAGR+163.7%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pfizer's restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs?
Pfizer (PFE) reported restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs of $100.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Pfizer's restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs changed year-over-year?
Pfizer's restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs decreased by 85.3% year-over-year, from $678.00M to $100.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Pfizer's restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Pfizer's restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs has grown at a 17.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $802.00M to $1.55B.
What does restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs mean?
One-time costs related to reorganizing the company or integrating newly acquired businesses.