Comments on Dividends4Life: Stock Analysis: Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Dividend Tree: I do have some concerns with PFE al...

2008-03-18T20:52:00.000-05:00

Dividend Tree: I do have some concerns with PFE also, but I am not ready to put it on the shelf yet. At the same time I won't let PFE grow to more than 2-3% of my dividend income holdings.

Best Wishes,
D4L

D4L: This was a very interesting analysis. Quantit...

2008-03-18T11:23:00.000-05:00

D4L: This was a very interesting analysis. Quantitatively, the number are looking great. The numbers are good because of good past.
Qualitatively, I agree with you that for short term it is good. PFE is going through a transition phase, where its trying to reorganize and refocus. However, I do not see a good vision from PFE. They sold there consumer healtcare, and want to focus on pharm. But

Thicken My Wallet: At its current yield I would no...

2008-03-18T06:13:00.000-05:00

Thicken My Wallet: At its current yield I would not object to PFE cutting way back on its rate of increase. I think Woolworth followed this path into bankruptcy.

Best Wishes,
D4L

I own pfe as well. I am not worried about lack of ...

2008-03-17T22:56:00.000-05:00

I own pfe as well. I am not worried about lack of pipeline since this is an industry wide issue and not particular to the company.

I am, however, worried about the payout ratio. Indicates they may have to halt dividend increases in the near future.

A good long term hold. I have it in a DRIP while its share price lags.