PGGM Investments Increases Holdings in Eli Lilly and Company $LLY

PGGM Investments grew its holdings in shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) by 31.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 126,939 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 30,170 shares during the quarter. Eli Lilly and Company accounts for approximately 2.2% of PGGM Investments’ holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. PGGM Investments’ holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $136,419,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Maryland Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Eli Lilly and Company in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC raised its position in Eli Lilly and Company by 84.2% in the 3rd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 35 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 16 shares during the period. 10Elms LLP raised its position in Eli Lilly and Company by 33.3% in the 3rd quarter. 10Elms LLP now owns 40 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares during the period. E Fund Management Hong Kong Co. Ltd. raised its position 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 worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 24 shares during the period. Finally, Miller Global Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Eli Lilly and Company in the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. 82.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Eli Lilly and Company Price Performance

Shares of LLY stock opened at $1,066.59 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.50 and a quick ratio of 1.10. The company has a market capitalization of $1.00 trillion, a P/E ratio of 37.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.48. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $944.65 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $1,005.65. Eli Lilly and Company has a one year low of $623.78 and a one year high of $1,133.95.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $8.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.97 by $1.58. The business had revenue of $19.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.82 billion. Eli Lilly and Company had a net margin of 34.98% and a return on equity of 105.77%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 55.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.34 EPS. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-37.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Eli Lilly and Company will post 35.82 EPS for the current year.

Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th will be paid a $1.73 dividend. This represents a $6.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 15th. Eli Lilly and Company’s dividend payout ratio is currently 24.58%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently weighed in on LLY. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,294.00 to $1,133.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Daiwa Securities Group increased their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $1,230.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Eli Lilly and Company from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company from $880.00 to $900.00 in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,222.63.

Trending Headlines about Eli Lilly and Company

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS said Lilly’s late-stage retatrutide data showed strong obesity efficacy and a clear dose-response, with the highest dose producing about 28% weight loss at 80 weeks, reinforcing Lilly’s position in the fast-growing obesity market. Eli Lilly weight loss drug data supports long-term obesity market position, says UBS
• Positive Sentiment: Phase 1b Heart-2 results for VERVE-102 were reported as highly encouraging, with a single dose reducing PCSK9 by up to 88% and LDL-C by up to 62%, supporting Lilly’s case for a potential one-time treatment in high-risk cholesterol patients. A single dose of Lilly’s PCSK9 base editor, VERVE-102, reduced PCSK9 by up to 88% and LDL-C by up to 62%, with durable effects supporting its potential as a one-time treatment for hypercholesterolemia
• Positive Sentiment: Several market commentators highlighted Lilly as a long-term growth and “must-own” type of stock, which can reinforce investor confidence and keep sentiment constructive. Why Eli Lilly (LLY) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Independent stock-picking articles and hedge-fund stake updates included Lilly among attractive holdings, but these were mostly portfolio commentary rather than company-specific fundamentals. 5 Best Stocks for a Couch Potato portfolio
• Negative Sentiment: A separate lawsuit headline about drug reimbursements adds some legal overhang, though it appears less important than the recent positive pipeline news. COGIC responds after Eli Lilly files lawsuit over drug reimbursements

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.