Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$866.69 +9.49 (+1.11%)

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Eli Lilly and Company - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
17

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Eli Lilly and Company in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for LLY.

Consensus Price Target

$997.50
15.09% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Eli Lilly and Company, the average price target is $997.50. The highest price target for LLY is $1,190.00, while the lowest price target for LLY is $723.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.09% from the current price of $866.69.

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LLY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Month Ago 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	3 Months Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	1 Year Ago 2/21/23 to 2/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	17 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$997.50	$1,002.22	$1,007.94	$663.33
Forecasted Upside	15.09% Upside	35.07% Upside	34.75% Upside	-11.05% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

LLY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

LLY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Eli Lilly and Company Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Eli Lilly and Company	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.81	2.82	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.09% Upside	28,068.20% Upside	12.69% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LLY News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/3/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Srikripa Devarakonda Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,029.00 ➝ $1,038.00	+27.51%
1/28/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	P. Verdult Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,250.00 ➝ $1,190.00	+47.25%
1/28/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Mohit Bansal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,000.00 ➝ $970.00	+20.03%
12/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy	$997.00	+24.17%
11/15/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$1,000.00	+27.23%
11/4/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
11/4/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,025.00 ➝ $1,015.00	+25.66%
10/31/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,025.00 ➝ $975.00	+16.30%
10/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Breen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$1,100.00	+20.04%
9/16/2024	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$885.00 ➝ $885.00	-4.27%
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9/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,050.00 ➝ $1,100.00	+17.67%
9/5/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	U. Raffat Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/27/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$1,106.00 ➝ $1,106.00	+16.36%
8/16/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$884.00 ➝ $1,030.00	+10.89%
8/14/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$1,000.00 ➝ $1,050.00	+13.30%
8/9/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,001.00 ➝ $1,101.00	+30.36%
6/24/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$994.00 ➝ $1,015.00	+12.98%
5/14/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$770.00 ➝ $840.00	+11.04%
4/11/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$650.00 ➝ $723.00	-5.02%
4/3/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/21/2024	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$820.00	+8.50%
10/20/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$612.00 ➝ $710.00	+20.28%
8/9/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$490.00 ➝ $580.00	+11.20%
8/8/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$490.00 ➝ $580.00	+11.20%
7/14/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$560.00	+28.82%
6/27/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/1/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$410.00 ➝ $458.00	+15.70%
4/28/2023	3M Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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Should I Buy Eli Lilly and Company Stock? LLY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, February 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Eli Lilly and Company pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Eli Lilly and Company
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Eli Lilly and Co:

The company recently increased its quarterly dividend from $1.30 to $1.50 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase represents an annualized dividend of $6.00, providing a yield of 0.71%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
Eli Lilly and Co has initiated a substantial stock buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to $15.00 billion in shares. This move often indicates that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued, potentially leading to an increase in share price as the supply of shares decreases.
The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a return on equity of 86.26% and a net margin of 23.51%. These metrics suggest efficient management and profitability, which can be appealing to investors looking for financially sound companies.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Eli Lilly and Co, with a price target of $997.50. This positive outlook from analysts can instill confidence in potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.
As of now, the stock price is around $794.44, which is significantly below its one-year high of $972.53. This price point may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on potential future growth.

Eli Lilly and Company
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Eli Lilly and Co for these reasons:

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $5.32 for the last quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.45 by $0.13. This shortfall may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future earnings expectations.
Eli Lilly and Co has a relatively high P/E ratio of 72.15, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings. High valuations can lead to increased volatility and risk for investors.
The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.03, suggesting that the company is heavily leveraged. High levels of debt can pose risks, especially in economic downturns, as it may limit financial flexibility.
Despite the positive outlook from analysts, there are four analysts who have rated the stock with a hold rating, indicating some caution among market experts regarding the stock's performance.
The stock has a beta of 0.42, which indicates lower volatility compared to the market. While this can be seen as a safety feature, it may also limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.

LLY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Eli Lilly and Company is $997.50, with a high forecast of $1,190.00 and a low forecast of $723.00.
: 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Eli Lilly and Company in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LLY shares.
: According to analysts, Eli Lilly and Company's stock has a predicted upside of 15.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Eli Lilly and Company has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Eli Lilly and Company less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Eli Lilly and Company is 2.81 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.82. Learn more on how LLY compares to other companies.

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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Stock Forecast & Price Target