RB Capital Management LLC Invests $5.75 Million in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

RB Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 4,795 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,751,000. Eli Lilly and Company makes up approximately 1.1% of RB Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest holding.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Osbon Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in Eli Lilly and Company during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 342.9% in the 4th 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 during the last quarter. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 142.9% in the 4th quarter. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC now owns 34 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the period. Finally, Maseco LLP lifted 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 valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 28 shares during the last quarter. 82.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Eli Lilly and Company News

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

• Positive Sentiment: FDA expands Mounjaro’s opportunity: The FDA approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to reduce cardiovascular risk in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes, potentially broadening the drug’s eligible market and strengthening its value proposition in discussions with insurers. Mounjaro FDA approval
• Positive Sentiment: Durable Zepbound clinical data: One-year Phase 3b results showed that combining Zepbound with Taltz produced sustained or improved outcomes for adults with obesity and psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. The results support additional immunometabolic applications for Zepbound and reinforce Lilly’s leadership in GLP-1 medicines. Zepbound and Taltz Phase 3b data
• Positive Sentiment: Pipeline diversification through Merida: Lilly agreed to acquire Merida Biosciences for up to $2.875 billion in cash. Merida’s antibody-engineering platform and lead Phase 1 candidate, MER511, target Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease, with additional potential in food allergy and other immune-related conditions. The deal could help Lilly use GLP-1-generated cash flow to build growth beyond obesity and diabetes. Merida Biosciences acquisition
• Neutral Sentiment: Acquisition risk remains limited but tangible: Merida’s lead asset is still in Phase 1, so the deal’s value depends on future clinical success and milestone payments. Lilly plans to close the transaction in the fourth quarter of 2026. Merida deal Phase 1 risks
• Neutral Sentiment: Lilly will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 14, which could provide updates on its pipeline, GLP-1 demand and acquisition strategy. Morgan Stanley healthcare conference
• Negative Sentiment: 2027 payer concerns remain an overhang: Reports indicate some employers and insurers may reduce GLP-1 coverage, potentially affecting future Zepbound pricing and demand. The new Mounjaro cardiovascular indication may help Lilly defend coverage for certain diabetes patients, but it does not eliminate broader reimbursement risk. GLP-1 insurance coverage concerns

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Performance

NYSE LLY opened at $1,159.53 on Wednesday. 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. The company has a market capitalization of $1.09 trillion, a PE ratio of 38.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a fifty day moving average of $1,191.34 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,067.41.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 net margin of 33.53% and a return on equity of 97.83%. The company had revenue of $22.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.82 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $6.31 earnings per share. Eli Lilly and Company’s quarterly 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. 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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 23.22%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Eli Lilly and Company from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 26th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,330.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,250.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Berenberg Bank boosted their price target on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,050.00 to $1,135.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,300.00 to $1,385.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. One equities 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Eli Lilly and Company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,292.18.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Eli Lilly and Company news, CAO Donald A. Zakrowski sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,185.01, for a total transaction of $2,370,020.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 1,526 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,808,325.26. This trade represents a 56.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Anat Hakim sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,190.00, for a total value of $5,950,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 11,875 shares in the company, valued at $14,131,250. This represents a 29.63% 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. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 13,500 shares of company stock worth $15,958,170. 0.14% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Eli Lilly and Company 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.