NYSE:LLY

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

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as of Jun 25, 2026, 5:44:42 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 29 opinions in the last 12 months.

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) is regarded as a leader in the diabetes and weight-loss drug market, particularly with its GLP-1 medications, which are poised for further growth as the company has ramped up production capabilities. Analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next few years, with favorable projections of up to 50% by 2026. While there is some volatility in the stock's performance due to competition and pricing differences, particularly from Novo Nordisk (NVO), Eli Lilly's diversified drug pipeline and financial strength provide a strong foundation. However, many experts suggest waiting for a pullback before entering, as the stock is experiencing high RSI levels and could be overbought. The anticipated introduction of an oral version of its weight-loss drug represents a potential game-changer that could expand market opportunities significantly, reinforcing the bullish outlook for LLY in the long run.

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vs. Novo Nordisk

It's too early to tell what the long-term results of the weight-loss drugs, but short term people are buying them. You need to know a lot of tech and chemistry to understand pharma stocks and he doesn't care to do that. If you believe their drug prices will fall and more people will use them, then these share will rise.

TOP PICK

Excellent technical momentum. Highly ranked from technical perspective. Performance very good the past year. Outperforming sector overall. Very skilled management team with strong brand. 

HOLD
Upgraded today

Agrees with this call. Obesity drugs remain a big opportunity within healthcare, a $100-billion market by 2030, says Goldman; half the world's population would qualify by then. True, LLY is expensive at 55x forward PE, he still likes and owns this. He may trim at a higher price.

COMMENT
Upgraded today

Their popular obesity drug is like AI--a lot is already priced in, though the obesity drug may be applicable to other ailments.

SELL

Big difference between a company and a stock. It's like buying a jacket for different price points of $1000, $300, or on sale for $150. You make an investment/purchase decision. 

LLY and NVO are great companies, but you have to look at how expensive they are. Quite expensive at around 50x earnings. Good growth rates. A reasonable multiple for a drug company is sub-20x, and these won't get there via discounted cashflow until next decade. That's a long way out.

He looks for things that have yet to be priced properly. He owns MRK.

BUY
Upgraded today

The fundamental story is compelling, enjoying momentum and a technical breakout, but it could pause before it resumes its climb.

BUY

A drug approval was delayed and shares are down only 2% today. If there's a market correction, LLY will also fall. But their fundamental story has not changed and he still believes in it.

BUY

Was upgraded today. It trades like a biotech. The response to their strong earnings on Feb. 6 has been purely positive, rallying. The catalyst are the momentum funds buying this which have a 5% weighting in LLY. Also, the fundamentals are in place.

BUY

There's a huge market for the weight-loss drug. Also, LLY has a strong drug pipeline: ulcerative colitis, Alzheimer's, for instance. 

DON'T BUY

Appreciates what it's done. Trades north of 50x current earnings, expected growth rate is pretty exciting. Ask yourself: is it worth paying up, when peers are trading around 15x? He'd look at AMGN.

BUY

It reports Tuesday. It comes down to their weight-loss drug sales. How quickly can they rump in production of it in their factories to meet demand?

PARTIAL BUY
Entry point?

Is up 83% in the past year. Their hit weight-loss drug is in such demand that you can't find it in New York City. Buy some tomorrow, then buy more at a 5% downturn.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Excellent business, but would wait for share price weakness before buying. Performance has made shares expensive. Weight loss drugs performing very well. One concern is that weight loss drugs are unproven. 

BUY

They make key drugs for obesity and diabetes. Shares rallied strong last year and continue to do so.

WAIT

High PE. Huge expectations baked into the price. Long-term effects of these weight-loss drugs are not yet proven. Any hiccup or negative news will slam the stock, and that might be your entry point.

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