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NYSE:LLY

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

1,233.66
-13.27 (1.06%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 29 opinions in the last 12 months.

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) is recognized as a leading player in the healthcare industry, particularly in the GLP-1 drug market, which has driven significant stock performance, up approximately 370% over the past five years. Experts highlight the company’s robust drug pipeline, strong execution, and expansion plans, particularly with the anticipated oral version of its weight-loss drug. Despite these strengths, many analysts warn about current high valuations, suggesting that the stock may be priced to perfection, creating caution around new investments at present levels. While the company has a diversified portfolio beyond GLP-1 drugs, stock performance has recently hit all-time highs, prompting some to advise a strategic wait for pullbacks before making new purchases. Overall, analysts see a positive growth trajectory for Eli Lilly in terms of revenue and earnings, backed by a strong market position and effective management of its drug offerings.

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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.
TOP PICK
Powerful balance sheet.
TOP PICK
DON'T BUY
Has a very good pipeline. Getting more competition from generic drugs. Too focused on Prozac.
BUY
Pharmaceuticals may be re-establishing themselves for market leadership. Prefers Lily and Abbot
DON'T BUY
Some of their drugs are coming off patent and others not doing as well. Prefers Pfizer or J & J.
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