Pfizer’s US Contract Sets The Financial Bar For COVID-19 Vaccines
Executive Summary
The US government’s order of 100 million doses for $1.95bn means the implied price for Pfizer/BioNtech's vaccine is $19.50 per dose. That could set a benchmark for solid near-term revenue and profitability for companies in the space.
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