Uptick Partners LLC Boosts Stake in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

Uptick Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) by 69.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,251 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 513 shares during the period. Uptick Partners LLC’s holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $1,501,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in LLY. Mosaic Family Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 70.6% in the second quarter. Mosaic Family Wealth Partners LLC now owns 3,455 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,144,000 after acquiring an additional 1,430 shares during the period. Generali Investments Management Co LLC boosted its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 17.5% during the second quarter. Generali Investments Management Co LLC now owns 10,220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,258,000 after purchasing an additional 1,521 shares in the last quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 85.6% during the second quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC now owns 20,903 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,072,000 after buying an additional 9,638 shares during the period. Amundi raised its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 9.9% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 5,055,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,649,464,000 after buying an additional 454,549 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whitener Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 79.3% during the second quarter. Whitener Capital Management Inc. now owns 2,960 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,550,000 after buying an additional 1,309 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.53% of the company’s stock.

Eli Lilly and Company News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Eli Lilly and Company this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Foundayo expands internationally: Lilly launched its once-daily oral obesity and diabetes drug Foundayo (orforglipron) in U.K. pharmacies, giving the company another market and a needle-free alternative to injectable GLP-1 drugs. The commercial opportunity is significant, although private-pay access and future reimbursement will determine the financial impact. Lilly Gains as Foundayo Crosses the Atlantic Without a Needle
• Positive Sentiment: Alzheimer’s diagnostic clearance: The FDA cleared an Alzheimer’s blood test developed by Roche and Lilly to help identify signs of disease in people aged 55 and older with cognitive decline. The approval broadens Lilly’s commercial reach beyond diabetes and obesity, though revenue contributions may take time to develop. Roche, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s blood test gets FDA clearance
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional support and growth outlook: Citadel reportedly nearly quadrupled its Lilly position to roughly $1.1 billion, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term growth. Recent earnings also showed exceptionally strong revenue and profit growth, supporting management’s higher 2026 outlook. Eli Lilly Stock in Focus as Hedge Fund Titan Ken Griffin Quadruples Position
• Neutral Sentiment: Pipeline progress remains early: Lilly completed Phase 1 studies for experimental candidates LY4395089 and LY3549492. The updates support pipeline development but provide limited near-term earnings visibility because both programs remain far from potential commercialization. Lilly’s LY4395089 Interaction Study Marks Quiet but Important Early-Stage Progress
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage concerns weigh on demand expectations: Some companies continue to classify obesity medicines as optional treatments and are declining to cover their costs. Limited insurance coverage could constrain patient access, pricing power, and the pace of Foundayo and other GLP-1 sales growth. Eli Lilly Stock Rattled as Companies Decline to Cover Weight-Loss Drug Costs
• Negative Sentiment: High valuation raises the bar: With Lilly valued above $1 trillion and trading at a premium earnings multiple, investors may be taking profits or waiting for clearer evidence that obesity-drug growth can justify expectations. Broader weakness in healthcare stocks added to the pressure. Eli Lilly Stock Raised Its Forecast, So Why Is the Market Shrugging?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on LLY shares. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,300.00 to $1,385.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,300.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Leerink Partners raised their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,119.00 to $1,232.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,400.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,500.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,292.18.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Donald A. Zakrowski sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,185.01, for a total transaction of $2,370,020.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,526 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,808,325.26. The trade was a 56.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Patrik Jonsson sold 6,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,175.10, for a total value of $7,638,150.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 54,147 shares in the company, valued at approximately $63,628,139.70. The trade was a 10.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 13,500 shares of company stock valued at $15,958,170 over the last ninety days. 0.14% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Performance

LLY opened at $1,231.96 on Wednesday. Eli Lilly and Company has a 52-week low of $712.05 and a 52-week high of $1,292.65. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The company has a market cap of $1.16 trillion, a P/E ratio of 41.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 0.51. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $1,184.69 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,062.54.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $8.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.40 by $1.98. The company had revenue of $22.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.82 billion. Eli Lilly and Company had a net margin of 33.53% and a return on equity of 97.83%. Eli Lilly and Company’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $6.31 EPS. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-36.500 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Eli Lilly and Company will post 36.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Eli Lilly and Company Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.73 per share. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. Eli Lilly and Company’s payout ratio is presently 23.22%.

Eli Lilly and Company Profile

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is a global pharmaceutical company founded in 1876 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes a broad range of medicines and therapies for patients worldwide. Eli Lilly maintains operations and commercial presence across North America, Europe, Asia and other regions, serving both developed and emerging markets. The company has been led in recent years by President and Chief Executive Officer David A.