10,768 Shares in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY Acquired by Meiji Yasuda America Inc

Meiji Yasuda America Inc acquired a new position in Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 10,768 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,572,000. Eli Lilly and Company accounts for about 2.7% of Meiji Yasuda America Inc’s holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Eli Lilly and Company in the 4th quarter valued at $12,976,634,000. Capital Research Global Investors boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 20.9% in the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 25,088,371 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,141,787,000 after purchasing an additional 4,332,008 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 81,965,974 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,087,193,000 after purchasing an additional 1,006,885 shares during the period. Amundi boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 27.1% in the 3rd quarter. Amundi now owns 4,525,902 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,823,977,000 after purchasing an additional 964,675 shares during the period. Finally, Jennison Associates LLC boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 22.3% in the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 5,133,676 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,517,059,000 after purchasing an additional 937,204 shares during the period. 82.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on LLY shares. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,133.00 to $1,251.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $1,183.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,230.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Berenberg Bank raised their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $950.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,227.74.

Eli Lilly and Company Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:LLY opened at $1,161.75 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.09 trillion, a PE ratio of 41.27, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 0.53. The company’s fifty day moving average is $994.84 and its 200 day moving average is $1,015.87. Eli Lilly and Company has a 52 week low of $623.78 and a 52 week high of $1,182.73. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $8.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.97 by $1.58. The company had revenue of $19.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.82 billion. Eli Lilly and Company had a net margin of 34.98% and a return on equity of 105.77%. The firm’s revenue was up 55.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.34 EPS. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-37.000 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Eli Lilly and Company will post 35.8 earnings per share for the current year.

Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th were given a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15th. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 24.58%.

Trending Headlines about Eli Lilly and Company

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent reporting says Eli Lilly remains ahead of rivals in the booming obesity-drug market, reinforcing confidence in the company’s dominant position and growth outlook. Focus: Lilly stays ahead of the pack as rivals jump on obesity drug bandwagon
• Positive Sentiment: FDA approval for expanded EBGLYSS maintenance dosing to once every eight weeks gives Lilly another commercial win outside obesity and diabetes, while improving convenience for patients and broadening the drug’s appeal. FDA approves Lilly’s EBGLYSS® (lebrikizumab-lbkz) for one maintenance dose every eight weeks in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
• Positive Sentiment: Lilly also expanded its chronic pain pipeline with new Phase 2 trials in osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain, suggesting more long-term growth opportunities beyond its current blockbuster drugs. Eli Lilly Expands Chronic Pain Pipeline With New Osteoarthritis Trial
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive, with Erste Group nudging up FY2026 EPS estimates and Jefferies raising its price target to $1,350 while keeping a Buy rating, both of which can help investor sentiment. Is Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) One of the 10 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy According to D. E. Shaw?
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader healthcare-sector strength is providing a supportive backdrop for LLY, but this is more of an industry tailwind than a company-specific catalyst. Sector Update: Healthcare Stocks Higher Late Afternoon
• Neutral Sentiment: Media attention around GLP-1 coverage cuts by some employers could create some headwinds over time, but it also underscores how central Lilly’s obesity franchise has become to the healthcare cost debate. Some US employers to drop coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs in 2027 as use increases

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.