COVID-19 Windfall Will Help Pfizer Remain Top Drug Company

Pfizer splits earnings on the vaccine evenly with BioNTech

Pfizer said it expects its COVID-19 vaccine to generate $15bn in 2021, but the forecast appears to be an underestimation as it includes only contracted doses.

Pfizer Inc. said it expects its COVID-19 vaccine to generate $15bn in 2021, but the forecast appears to be an underestimation as it includes only contracted doses.

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