Westpac Banking Corp Has $17.87 Million Position in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

Westpac Banking Corp lifted its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) by 8.7% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 14,902 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,199 shares during the quarter. Eli Lilly and Company accounts for about 1.1% of Westpac Banking Corp’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th largest position. Westpac Banking Corp’s holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $17,874,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Eli Lilly and Company in the fourth quarter valued at about $12,976,634,000. J. Stern & Co. LLP raised its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 46,191.3% in the 4th quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 4,047,245 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,047,245,000 after buying an additional 4,038,502 shares during the last quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. boosted its position in Eli Lilly and Company by 876.1% during the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 2,375,050 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,552,419,000 after buying an additional 2,131,734 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 321.3% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,963,490 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,805,959,000 after acquiring an additional 1,497,423 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 10.6% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 14,910,505 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,024,022,000 after purchasing an additional 1,432,069 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.53% of the company’s stock.

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Performance

LLY stock opened at $1,175.01 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.11 trillion, a PE ratio of 39.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $1,187.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,064.57. Eli Lilly and Company has a 1-year low of $712.05 and a 1-year high of $1,292.65.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $8.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.40 by $1.98. Eli Lilly and Company had a return on equity of 97.83% and a net margin of 33.53%.The company had revenue of $22.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.82 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $6.31 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-36.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Eli Lilly and Company will post 36.35 earnings per share for the current year.

Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Announcement

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 given a dividend of $1.73 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 23.22%.

Key Eli Lilly and Company News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Zepbound real-world data: A study found that sustained Zepbound use among adults over 55 with overweight or obesity was associated with fewer hospital and emergency-room visits and lower healthcare costs. The findings could support broader payer acceptance and strengthen the case for Medicare coverage. Zepbound linked to lower healthcare costs
• Positive Sentiment: Alzheimer’s diagnostic milestone: The FDA cleared a blood test developed by Lilly and Roche to help identify Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathology. A less-invasive test could expand access to diagnosis and support demand for Lilly’s Alzheimer’s franchise, including Kisunla. Eli Lilly clears hurdle in Alzheimer’s fight
• Positive Sentiment: Pipeline diversification: Oncology revenue increased 11% in the first half of 2026, while newer products and pipeline candidates may help Lilly reduce its dependence on GLP-1 medicines. Lilly also advanced brenipatide into a Phase 3 depression study, adding another potential long-term growth opportunity. Lilly oncology portfolio growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and positioning: Lilly remains near its 52-week high, and analysts’ median price target of approximately $1,348.50 implies additional upside. However, the elevated valuation leaves the stock vulnerable to sharp reactions when growth or reimbursement concerns emerge.
• Negative Sentiment: GLP-1 coverage concerns are weighing on sentiment: Employer-benefit surveys and reports that some companies may reduce coverage for weight-management drugs have renewed fears that payer restrictions could slow Zepbound and future oral obesity-drug adoption. The decline appears more sentiment-driven than a response to weaker operating results. GLP-1 coverage concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Cost-savings evidence has limitations: Lilly-sponsored research supports Zepbound’s medical and economic value, but critics note that the analysis measured healthcare savings before accounting for the drug’s price. This may weaken the immediate impact of the findings in payer negotiations. Lilly cost-saving study limitations

Analyst Ratings Changes

LLY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Guggenheim raised their target price on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,235.00 to $1,273.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,330.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,350.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Berenberg Bank upped their target price on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,050.00 to $1,135.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,350.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,292.18.

Insider Transactions at Eli Lilly and Company

In related news, CAO Donald A. Zakrowski sold 2,000 shares of the 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 transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,526 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,808,325.26. This represents a 56.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Patrik Jonsson sold 6,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,175.10, for a total transaction of $7,638,150.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 54,147 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $63,628,139.70. The trade was a 10.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 13,500 shares of company stock valued at $15,958,170 in the last quarter. 0.14% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Eli Lilly and Company

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.