Pfizer stock today: PFE in focus as 2026 U.S. drug price hikes kick off — what to watch next
NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 05:20 ET — Market closed. Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) is in focus after annual U.S. drug pricing changes for 2026 included increases on some of its medicines, a politically sensitive topic heading into the new year. Pfizer shares last closed down 0.36% at $24.90 on Wednesday after trading between $24.88 and $25.02, with about 29.4 million shares changing hands. The price resets typically arrive on Jan. 1, when manufacturers post higher list prices — the sticker price before rebates — for many branded drugs. This year’s round is landing as the Trump administration keeps pressure on