When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Eli Lilly (LLY) shares have surged by 16% over the last month and are currently priced at $825. U.S. pharmaceutical stocks have done well of late, as large drugmakers such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca signed drug pricing agreements with the Trump Administration to cut prescription drug prices and boost domestic manufacturing investments.
October 30th is the day when Eli Lilly will report its third-quarter results, including sales of its 'superstars' Zepbound and Mounjaro. Since my article was published on September 8, Eli Lilly's stock price has risen by 13.1%. On October 24th, Eli Lilly surprised me by announcing its acquisition of Adverum Biotechnologies, a developer of gene therapies for the treatment of ocular diseases, for up to $261.7 million.
LLY's oncology portfolio, led by Verzenio, is set for double-digit growth as investors eye Q3 results beyond its obesity drugs.
Eli Lilly announced on Friday safety and efficacy results from two separate late-stage studies testing its approved drugs for alopecia and eczema.
Lilly stock climbs nearly 10% in a month amid a broader recovery in the drug and biotech sector.
Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) will report its third quarter 2025 earnings next Thursday, with Bank of America analysts closely watching how the company's obesity and diabetes treatments are performing amid ongoing policy debates over US drug pricing. The firm believes the drugmaker's upcoming report could offer insight into the company's key brands while highlighting broader industry trends affecting margins and growth.
Florida-based wealth advisory J. L. Bainbridge disclosed a purchase of Eli Lilly and Company valued at approximately $45.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, according to an SEC filing released on Friday.
On October 17, 2025, Sapient Capital LLC disclosed a purchase of 259,392 Eli Lilly and Company (LLY -1.94%) shares, for a total transaction value of $193,028,908.
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) is up by ~30% since I last checked on it in August, with further upside potential remaining. Three potential developments can catalyse the stock further to achieve this upside, or not. An agreement with the US government on tariffs and further positive trial results can spark a rally for LLY.
Eli Lilly stock has recovered resoundingly, outperforming the S&P 500, Novo Nordisk, and healthcare peers after a period of decline. LLY's robust pipeline, expansion into cardiometabolic and oncology adjacencies, and manufacturing readiness support its competitive edge over NVO. Despite near-term gross margin pressures, LLY's valuation is de-risked, and its growth strategy could bolster near-term catalysts from its diversified pipeline.
LLY shares have jumped 16% last week as Pfizer's landmark government deal boosted investor confidence across the pharma sector.