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Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N)

625.65
-15.21 (2.37%)
as of Aug 8, 2025, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 55 opinions in the last 12 months.

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) has emerged as a strong player in the healthcare sector, particularly driven by its diabetes and obesity treatments which continue to propel sales and earnings forecasts. Analysts emphasize its robust growth profile, potential in the weight-loss drug market, and a strong pipeline that includes expansions into broader areas like inflammatory bowel diseases and Alzheimer's treatments. Despite its high valuation metrics, many experts maintain a positive outlook on LLY's ability to innovate and capture market share from competitors. The company's significant investments in manufacturing, marked momentum in stock performance, and excellent fundamentals underpin their hopeful projections for future growth. However, some analysts caution about its current valuation, viewing it as high relative to its peers, alongside concerns regarding future competition and the sustainability of its growth trajectory.

Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Overvalued

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 24/24, Down 31%)

A lot of the move down happened this week. Numbers were good -- earnings and revenue beat, guidance was good. Market really homed in on obesity pill disappointment (slightly less efficacy than a competitor's, 10% dropped out due to side effects). Now trades at 24x PE, with 19% growth.

Very cheap, but sentiment has become difficult and challenging. Long term, the demand for diabetes and obesity drugs is still there and will continue to grow. Industry-leading Alzheimer's drug in pipeline as well. Fortress-like balance sheet, really great cashflow. 

BUY

Stock collapsed today on good news from NVO trials. Lots of drugs in pipeline for dementia and other illnesses. Step up and buy some more today. Today's drop is just a knee-jerk reaction.

WATCH

It reports Thursday. Is concerned, given recent awful numbers reported by its GLP-1 competitor, Novo Nordisk. Is LLY taking market share? Are these companies are staying at peak with these drugs? He thinks a little of both. He sold a few shares to take a huge gain.

BUY

Best among the weight-loss drugs, more effective than its peers. Also, the oral version will be a game-changer. LLY is gaining market share as its manufacturing ramps up. Shares are flat and need a catalyst, possibly on Aug. 7 with earnings. Their oncology platform is also doing well. He expects their revenues to double by 2030, based on 25-30% compounded growth.

BUY

The catalyst would be if they can deliver an oral weight-loss drug and he expects so. He agrees with today's upgrade.

PARTIAL SELL

He trimmed. Is trading at 33x PE, down from 55x. Is the front runner in the GLP-1 business with 60% market share.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

This big pharma company has a host of weight loss GLP-1 medications that it will soon release progress reports on later this month, some of which have already received approvals to develop.  It trades at 27x forward earnings and supports a 77% ROE.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $703, looking to achieve $987 -- upside potential over 20%.  Yield 0.7% 

(Analysts’ price target is $987.22)
STRONG BUY

Data just released says that LLY's weight-loss drug is far better than peer Novo Nordisk. Buy this hand over fist.

PARTIAL BUY

The more successful of the GLP-1 stocks compared to NVO. Decent entry point. Trades in the 30s on forward PE, so there's a strong expectation of prescription growth; every reason to believe that's going to happen. 

Be cautious on position size; don't be aggressive. Stock was down 10% yesterday because NVO made a deal with CVS to become its prime recommended product for obesity. So NVO is starting to compete more on price.

HOLD

They report Thursday. Their last report laid an egg, but expects this one to be better, so he will hold on.

TOP PICK

Plethora of ideas. Part of the story on cancer. Weight-loss drug is in the lead, and a pill instead of injection is the ultimate goal. Earnings from weight loss will double in 3 years, and then they still have all the other drugs in the pipeline. Yield is 0.70%.

(Analysts’ price target is $996.37)
BUY

It's one of the least-tariffed, least-dangerous stocks though the price is high. He sees upside.

BUY

Hold both LLY and NOVO? No. Choose one or the other. LLY sells more diverse drugs and more North American focused.

TOP PICK

Loves healthcare for value and defense. Diabetes and obesity drugs continue to drive sales. Other new drugs boost earnings growth forecast. Sees 25% upside from here. Ranks 10/10 on fundamentals. Yield is 0.72%.

(Analysts’ price target is $1001.48)
HOLD

This got expensive, so he reduced his holding at 50x PE, now at 35x. Is still overweight this, because he believes in the GLP franchise. Expects strong revenue growth over 2 years.

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Eli Lilly & Co.(LLY-N) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 24

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 8

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 8

Total Signals / Votes : 40

Stockchase rating for Eli Lilly & Co. is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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On 2025-08-08, Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N) stock closed at a price of $625.65.