Pfizer stock edges higher as vaccine-policy jitters and obesity race frame the next catalyst
New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:24 EST — Regular session Pfizer shares edged up roughly 0.3% to $25.67 on Thursday, finding footing after a volatile start to the year. Investors mulled over renewed discussions on U.S. vaccine policy alongside Pfizer’s growth strategy. The stock fluctuated between $25.26 and $25.67, with about 22.3 million shares changing hands. Why it matters now: vaccine makers face fresh political and demand challenges in the U.S. Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson warned of near-term “softness” in vaccine uptake, blaming “misinformation.” Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla expressed being “seriously frustrated,” labeling the trend as “political and antivax,” Reuters