Kinetic Partners Management LP Buys New Shares in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

Kinetic Partners Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm purchased 112,720 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $135,200,000. Eli Lilly and Company comprises 3.2% of Kinetic Partners Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest holding.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Osbon Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. bought a new position in Eli Lilly and Company during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Maseco LLP grew its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 466.7% in the first quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 34 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. increased its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 342.9% in the fourth quarter. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. now owns 31 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 270.0% during the 1st quarter. Aventus Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 37 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. 82.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Eli Lilly and Company Trading Down 0.5%

NYSE:LLY opened at $1,168.98 on Monday. Eli Lilly and Company has a 52 week low of $712.05 and a 52 week high of $1,292.65. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,189.22 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1,065.44. The firm has a market cap of $1.10 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.35.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $8.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.82 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $6.31 earnings per share. Eli Lilly and Company’s revenue was up 47.7% on a year-over-year basis. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-36.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Eli Lilly and Company will post 36.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued 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 yield of 0.6%. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio is 23.22%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,350.00 price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,500.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. UBS Group set a $1,376.00 price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Leerink Partners raised their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,119.00 to $1,232.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,251.00 to $1,334.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,292.18.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Patrik Jonsson sold 6,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $63,628,139.70. This trade represents a 10.72% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Anat Hakim sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,190.00, for a total transaction of $5,950,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 11,875 shares in the company, valued at $14,131,250. The trade was a 29.63% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 13,500 shares of company stock worth $15,958,170 over the last quarter. 0.14% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Eli Lilly and Company News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. FDA approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, nonfatal heart attack and nonfatal stroke in high-risk adults with Type 2 diabetes. The expanded label gives Lilly access to a broader diabetes and cardiovascular market and strengthens Mounjaro’s competitive position. US FDA approves Lilly’s Mounjaro to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Positive Sentiment: The approval is supported by clinical data showing Mounjaro produced an 8% lower rate of major cardiovascular events than Lilly’s Trulicity, potentially making the drug more attractive to physicians, patients and payers. Mounjaro versus Trulicity
• Positive Sentiment: The decision expands the commercial opportunity for Lilly’s approximately $9.94 billion Mounjaro franchise beyond blood-sugar control and weight loss, potentially supporting long-term revenue growth. Lilly’s Mounjaro franchise wins a heart-risk label
• Positive Sentiment: Lilly’s oncology business and pipeline are providing additional diversification, with oncology revenue reportedly rising 11% in the first half of 2026. Can Lilly’s oncology portfolio drive growth beyond GLP-1 drugs?
• Neutral Sentiment: Employer coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines reportedly fell from 72% to 60%, raising concerns about affordability and future demand. However, Lilly’s recent 47% revenue growth suggests volume remains resilient despite payer pressure. GLP-1 coverage and Lilly’s weight-loss boom
• Negative Sentiment: LLY has pulled back after reaching a record high, while healthcare stocks broadly declined. Profit-taking and the stock’s elevated valuation may be limiting the immediate reaction to the positive Mounjaro news. Eli Lilly stock pulls back after hitting record high

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.