Pfizer beats earnings estimates, hikes full-year outlook as drugmaker cuts costs

Pfizer beats earnings estimates, hikes full-year outlook as drugmaker cuts costs

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CNBC
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  • Pfizer reported second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that blew past expectations and raised its full-year outlook as the drugmaker works to slash costs.
  • The results come as Pfizer scrambles to stabilize its business and win back Wall Street’s favor following the rapid decline in demand for its Covid products.
  • The company pointed to growth from acquired drugs, recently launched treatments and other key products, which helped offset the drop in sales from its Covid business.