Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd increased its stake in Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY – Free Report) by 0.6% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 88,546 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 495 shares during the period. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd’s holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $106,205,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Willner & Heller LLC lifted its position in Eli Lilly and Company by 1.0% in the second quarter. Willner & Heller LLC now owns 917 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,100,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Aspiring Ventures LLC grew its holdings in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 3.7% in 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 last quarter. Wealthspan Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 0.4% in the second quarter. Wealthspan Partners LLC now owns 2,120 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,543,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Navigoe LLC increased 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 worth $135,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Finally, Citizens National Bank Trust Department raised its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 0.6% during 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 last quarter. 82.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CAO Donald A. Zakrowski sold 2,000 shares of Eli Lilly and Company stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 1,526 shares in the company, valued at $1,808,325.26. The trade was a 56.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Patrik Jonsson sold 6,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 directly 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 disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 13,500 shares of company stock worth $15,958,170. Company insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Eli Lilly and Company Trading Down 0.6%
NYSE:LLY opened at $1,168.98 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $1,189.22 and a 200-day moving average price of $1,065.30. Eli Lilly and Company has a 12 month low of $712.05 and a 12 month high of $1,292.65. 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 market cap of $1.10 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 0.51.
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $8.38 earnings per share 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 firm had revenue of $22.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $20.82 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $6.31 EPS. The company’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. Equities analysts predict that Eli Lilly and Company will post 36.35 EPS for the current year.
Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced 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 is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio is 23.22%.
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
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.
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