Pfizer Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products. Its portfolio includes medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products.
Description: Pfizer Inc., founded in 1849 by Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart, is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in New York City, Pfizer has a rich history of innovation, including the development of Viagra, Lipitor, and the COVID-19 vaccine (in partnership with BioNTech). The company operates through two segments: Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group and Pfizer CentreOne. Its products span therapeutic areas such as oncology, inflammation, immunology, rare diseases, and vaccines. Pfizer is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PFE and is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500.
Established / Launched: 1849
Founder / Issuer: Charles Pfizer and Charles Erhart
