NYSE:LLY

Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY)

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+54.18 (4.86%)
as of Aug 5, 2026, 8:00:00 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 positioning itself strongly in the healthcare market, particularly in the GLP-1 drug sector, leading to significant earnings growth expectations of around 25% annually in the coming years. Analysts emphasize LLY's competitive edge over Novo Nordisk (NVO), noting that their innovations have resulted in increased market share, particularly with the anticipated approval of an oral weight-loss pill. Many highlights include a solid pipeline of drugs and an expanding presence in treatment areas such as obesity and diabetes, while recent momentum has seen the stock breaking into new highs. However, there's caution over potential valuations due to the stock’s strong performance and the RSI nearing overbought territory. Overall, LLY is seen as a reliable long-term growth story amid a transformation from a traditional steady income earner to a fast-growing pharmaceutical company.

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Bullish
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Overvalued
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COMMENT

Both companies are leaders in the diabetes market which is one of the fastest growing areas. Although Eli Lilly is more well rounded he has owned Novo for many years. They are both in a good spot in developing drugs for Obesity - the question is will the insurance companies cover these drugs since Obesity is not a disease.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Unlike other healthcare stocks, this has rallied 50% this year. Their diabetes drugs has great potential, but Wall Street doesn't appreciate it. LLY's Alzheimer's drug is in the late stages, also promising.

PARTIAL BUY

It's feast or famine here. The obesity drugs either fatten company profits or not. Lilly is, though its current rally is overdone.

DON'T BUY

Doing well because of its weight-loss drug and the prospective Alzheimer's drug. Valuation of 50x earnings is too high for him. Lots of froth. The market has a way of luring us in, and then the trap springs shut. Better value opportunities out there.

BUY

A pharma company that can do the heavy lifting in your portfolio.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Benefitting from weight-loss drug, which will drive the stock for a long time. A massive market. It's gone up a lot, so you'll probably see a pullback. Insurance companies should love the health benefits and eventually cover the cost.

COMMENT

It was upgraded today. Well, that's too late! LLY already made a huge move after its new revolutionary drug that treats diabetes. It comes down to timing. Don't buy when everyone is saying buy buy buy.

TOP PICK

Obesity is a global problem. Once a drug is approved for one use, a physician can prescribe it for another. Lilly has approval for diabetes, and is on the cusp of approval for weight loss. The weight loss is dramatic, reduces diabetic risk. About to become a huge piece of business. Yield is 0.98%.

(Analysts’ price target is $448.27)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Has done very well the past 5 years. 
Demand for diabetes and weight loss drugs very strong.
Largest healthcare company in the world.
Valuation very high - would wait for shares to fall before buying.
Likes other companies in the space at lower price. 

PARTIAL SELL

Likes it, but took profits today. Don't be greedy.

Unspecified

It is a very diversified pharmaceutical business and is executing well. It is focused on an Alzheimer drug that still needs to be validated but looks promising. A real driver is Monjaro for Diabetes, hopefully ready by mid 2024. It also covers the obesity issue with a 22% weight loss production component. This is a massive amount of change in weight. It is phenomenal what they are doing. The stock has already climbed quickly so the price reflects built in high growth. Its drugs are needed for future population trends.

WAIT

Alzheimer's drug looks interesting, concerns about side effects. Good cancer drugs. Interesting diabetes and weight loss drug. 45x forward earnings, 20%+ growth rate. Pricey, be cautious. RSI at 79% is overbought. He owns MRK. 

BUY
Up 6% on news on their Alzheimer's drug

Remarkable momentum, trading like a biotech. Great news today, but the PE is a little rich at 60x.

BUY
Up 6% on positive Alzheimer's drug trial data

Healthcare remains recession-resistant (not recession-proof) this year. They have pricing power. LLY didn't have a great quarter, but they raised guidance.

BUY

At one point this year was the worse-performing stock. Their weight-loss drug is energizing shareholders, but the government needs to approve it. He urged buying during last month's dip. Eli Lilly also has a promising Alzheimer's drug in the pipeline, so it's no one-trick pony. Shares have rebounded to 2023 highs.

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