International Private Wealth Advisors LLC decreased its position in Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY – Free Report) by 39.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,828 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,214 shares during the quarter. Eli Lilly and Company comprises about 1.2% of International Private Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 19th largest position. International Private Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Eli Lilly and Company were worth $1,964,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in LLY. Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Eli Lilly and Company by 189.6% in the third quarter. Exencial Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 17,408 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,283,000 after purchasing an additional 11,396 shares during the period. Rede Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Eli Lilly and Company during the third quarter worth approximately $487,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division raised its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 25.8% during the third quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 8,990 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,859,000 after purchasing an additional 1,843 shares during the period. Cidel Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Eli Lilly and Company by 26.5% during the third quarter. Cidel Asset Management Inc. now owns 26,726 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,392,000 after purchasing an additional 5,591 shares during the period. Finally, Coldstream Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 25.6% in the 3rd quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 42,418 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,365,000 after purchasing an additional 8,659 shares during the last quarter. 82.53% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Eli Lilly and Company News
Here are the key news stories impacting Eli Lilly and Company this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term efficacy data for EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz) — new ADlong Phase 3b data show up to four years of durable skin clearance and itch relief, which strengthens Lilly’s immunology franchise beyond GLP-1s and supports future revenue durability. Lilly’s EBGLYSS (lebrikizumab-lbkz) delivered up to four years of durable disease control for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst estimate increases — Erste Group raised FY2026/2027 EPS assumptions, signaling improved analyst confidence in Lilly’s earnings trajectory. This supports longer-term upside expectations. Eli Lilly and Company Price/Analyst Coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Brokerage sentiment remains favorable — the stock carries an average rating of “Moderate Buy,” which can anchor buying interest on dips. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) Receives Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages
- Neutral Sentiment: Fund commentary — Janus Henderson’s “Forty Fund” mentioned LLY in its Q4/2025 letter, reflecting institutional interest but not a direct catalyst. Janus Henderson Forty Fund’s Updates on Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
- Neutral Sentiment: Biotech market activity — new IPOs (e.g., Kailera Therapeutics) and industry reports keep capital flows and competition evolving but are not LLY-specific catalysts. Kailera Therapeutics files for US IPO
- Neutral Sentiment: Supreme Court action — Lilly has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a Civil War–era whistleblower law; the move could limit future qui tam exposure if successful, but outcome and timing are uncertain. Eli Lilly targets Civil War-era whistleblower law at US Supreme Court
- Negative Sentiment: RICO lawsuit risk — a filed RICO suit alleges conduct that, if successful, could lead to multi‑billion dollar damages, representing a clear legal overhang and downside risk to the stock. RICO suit vs. Lilly could reap billions if successful
- Negative Sentiment: Sector weakness — the NYSE Health Care Index was softer late in the session, creating downward pressure across large-cap pharma including LLY. Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Softer Late Afternoon
Eli Lilly and Company Price Performance
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $7.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.48 by $0.06. Eli Lilly and Company had a net margin of 31.66% and a return on equity of 102.94%. The business had revenue of $19.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.85 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $5.32 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 42.6% on a year-over-year basis. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 33.500-35.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Eli Lilly and Company will post 23.48 EPS for the current year.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several analysts have recently issued reports on LLY shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Zacks Research lowered Eli Lilly and Company from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Barclays started coverage on Eli Lilly and Company in a report on Thursday, February 19th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $1,350.00 target price on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $775.00 to $830.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group upped their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,230.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Eli Lilly and Company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,221.44.
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Eli Lilly and 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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