Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. Increases Position in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. grew its position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) by 23.3% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 52,884 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,007 shares during the quarter. Eli Lilly and Company makes up approximately 0.8% of Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A.’s portfolio, making the stock its 28th biggest holding. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A.’s holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $63,431,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of LLY. Willner & Heller LLC boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Willner & Heller LLC now owns 917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,100,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares during the period. Aspiring Ventures LLC increased its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 3.7% during the second quarter. Aspiring Ventures LLC now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock worth $306,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Wealthspan Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 0.4% during the second quarter. Wealthspan Partners LLC now owns 2,120 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,543,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Navigoe LLC boosted its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 8.7% in the second quarter. Navigoe LLC now owns 113 shares of the company’s stock valued at $135,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Citizens National Bank Trust Department boosted its position in Eli Lilly and Company by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Citizens National Bank Trust Department now owns 1,716 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,844,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the period. 82.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Performance

NYSE LLY opened at $1,231.96 on Wednesday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $1,184.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,062.54. The company has a market capitalization of $1.16 trillion, a PE ratio of 41.34, a P/E/G ratio of 1.47 and a beta of 0.51. Eli Lilly and Company has a 1 year low of $712.05 and a 1 year high of $1,292.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.35 and a quick ratio of 1.00.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last posted 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. Eli Lilly and Company had a return on equity of 97.83% and a net margin of 33.53%.The business had revenue of $22.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $20.82 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $6.31 earnings per share. The business’s revenue 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, 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 company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders 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 yield of 0.6%. Eli Lilly and Company’s payout ratio is 23.22%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on LLY shares. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,300.00 to $1,385.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Guggenheim lifted their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,235.00 to $1,273.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,350.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,330.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $1,350.00 target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Eli Lilly and Company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,292.18.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Eli Lilly and Company news, EVP Patrik Jonsson sold 6,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,175.10, for a total value of $7,638,150.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president 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. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Donald A. Zakrowski sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,185.01, for a total value of $2,370,020.00. Following the completion of 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. 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 a total of 13,500 shares of company stock valued at $15,958,170 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Eli Lilly and Company

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?

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.