NYSE:LLY

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

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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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Overvalued
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BUY

It's developing a pill of the popular weight-loss drug, which would be more popular than injection. Also, the current GLP-1 drugs cause you lose fat and muscle equally. The LLY shot will be more targeted at fat. 

HOLD
LLY vs. NVO

Previously owned both, but sold out of NVO because it's more concentrated in the diabetes and weight loss space. Weight loss has come out of favour somewhat due to competition and generics. NVO's 200-day MA is falling, with stock price falling below that. Earnings growth only 6%. Long term will come back into favour, as it's a big market.

LLY is more diversified, has larger scale. Chart's technical structure is better, though performance has been flat/negative over last 12 months. Price is above 200-day MA. 15% earnings growth.

BUY

Their weight-loss drug, he feels, can be used for hypertension, dementia and alcoholism. The stock is stalled because it's clumsy to use (refrigerated, then injected), but LLY is tested a daily pill to replace that. This would expand their market and market cap a lot.

WAIT

Both bullish and bearish cycles last longer than one would ever expect. Does see a turnaround in the space. This name has a very good franchise with GLP-1 drugs, taking share from NVO. Multiple is low-mid 30s, and he's hoping it'll go a bit lower. He's waiting for a firmer bottoming.

HOLD

There was a lot of hype in the weight-loss drugs, typical for a new drug (or technology).  This and Novo Nordisk have recently fallen. The future asks, How will they monetize the GLP-1 franchise? An oral application, which will happen in time. Many moving parts in this industry. LLY's PE has fallen from 50x to 35x. Is a hold depending on your overall portfolio and other factors.

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 12/25, Down 13.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with LLY has triggered its stop at $703.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

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.

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