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Stock Price
$27.65
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
3 years
Three years of continuous service from the grant date in virtually all instances since 2005.
Vesting Frequency
N/A
After 12 months cliff
Option Type
Non-Qualified
Ordinary income
Pfizer NSOs vest on a Three years of continuous service from the grant date in virtually all instances since 2005. schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 33% | 33 | $912.45 |
| Year 2 | 33% | 33 | $912.45 |
| Year 3 | 34% | 34 | $940.10 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $2,765 |
* Based on Pfizer stock price of $27.65 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
33%
33 shares
$912.45
33%
33 shares
$912.45
34%
34 shares
$940.10
Pfizer vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 NSOs at Pfizer with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $19.35
= $19,355.00
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $27.65
= $27,650
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$27,650 - $19,355.00
= $8,295.00
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