Pfizer hits 52-week high as JPMorgan lifts target to $30
Oct 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Pfizer rose about 3% to close at $29.21, reaching a 52-week high. JPMorgan boosted PFE's target to $30 while maintaining Neutral, signaling modest upside. The move comes amid mixed sector signals, with XAR down 1.1% and Thermo Fisher showing strength, contributing to a cautiously bullish sentiment for large-cap pharma.
Pfizer rose 3% to close at $29.21, hitting a 52-week high.
JPMorgan raised Pfizer's price target to $30 while keeping Neutral.
Kari Firestone noted Thermo Fisher breakout; TMO targets lifted by analysts.
XAR ETF fell 1.1% on Wednesday.
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