NYSE:LLY

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

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+46.49 (4.31%)
as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 28 opinions in the last 12 months.

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) continues to thrive in the competitive landscape of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, exhibiting strong growth potential and an active pipeline that includes a promising oral formulation. Experts praise LLY for its effective management and ability to gain market share, especially against competitors like Novo Nordisk (NVO). Despite recent market fluctuations and concerns over valuation, many analysts see LLY as a resilient leader in the pharmaceutical sector with a robust growth outlook, projected earnings growth around 20%. However, there are varied opinions on the current valuation, with some suggesting it has become overvalued amid high PE ratios. The company's recent partnership with technology firms like Nvidia and its expansions into treating other health issues enhance its potential for future profitability, bolstering its position as a compelling long-term investment in the healthcare landscape.

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Bullish
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Overvalued
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DON'T BUY
This one is going nowhere fast. Declining earnings. Just had a big drug, Prexus, come off patent, which accounted for 11% of their sales. No new block busters on the horizon. Earnings consensus going from $4.30 to $3.60 next year.
BUY
Industry could be considered a value trap. A large number of large scale pharmas are trading at depressed values because of US health reforms and patents expiring. However this one is in one of the better positions to see itself through this cycle. Have about 70 drugs, mainly in oncology, neuroscience and diabetes that they are working on in their pipeline.
DON'T BUY
In the same camp as many of the other big pharmas. Having trouble filling the pot. Patent expirations are taking revenue out. Good cash business with a good dividend of about 5.5%. A value trap.
DON'T BUY
Similar to a lot of Pharma companies in that they have to find some growth. Will have patent expiries in 2011, which will create falling sales. Looks cheap and has a great dividend but it is a shrinking situation.
BUY
2 issues that face phama stocks: one is health care and what will happen; and two is that the pipeline of fantastic drugs has slowed down. Treat it as a high dividend paying company and not look for huge increases in stock price.
BUY
All the pharmaceutical stocks are cheap. He would recommend Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N) and Merck & Co. (MRK-N) ahead of this one. (See Top Picks.)
DON'T BUY
Pharma is a sector that usually outperforms in times of crisis and in bear markets. They have generally been a good hiding spot. The group will probably lag any uptick in the market. 5.5% dividend.
BUY
One of the major concerns that pharmacy companies have is patent expiration and generics coming in. Doesn't think they have any major products coming off patents until 2010.
BUY
Hasn't gone anywhere because it hasn't any blockbuster drugs. Has a good pipeline. Demographically, diabetes is set to explode.
HOLD
Eli Lilly is a good company. It looks fine. It has come down with the other large cap drug stocks in the States. Need to be patient. It offers decent value here.
DON'T BUY
This is a part of the market that's lagging. There has been such a slowdown in the growth rates.
DON'T BUY
Prefers others such as Abbott Labs (ABT-N).
WEAK BUY
Pharmaceutical sector did very poorly over the last 2 years, but deceleration in revenue growth has slowed and profitability has started to improve. Look for the strongest perfoming stock in the sector. As Eli Lilly (LLY-N) is performing better, that would be the better of the 2, but would suggest you look at Sanofi-Aventis (SNY-N) which is close to new highs and Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA-Q) in generics.
BUY
A little bit of risk in a 3/6 month view as to whether they can retain their patent on Sprizecta (?), but the longer term they have the best drug pipeline and growth in the sector. OK for a long term hold.
TOP PICK
Lots of new products. Rapid profit growth.
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