<div id="readability-page-1">24/7 Wall Street Insights <ul> <li>Unlike the declining stocks of some of its pharmaceutical rivals, Eli Lilly has continually beat analysts’ forecasts and prospered accordingly.</li> <li>In 5 Years, Eli Lilly has gained +732 points, equal to +618%, from $118 to $850.</li> <li>Eli Lilly has had 4 previous stock splits: 1997, 1995, 1989, and 1986 – all 2-for-1. A new one, before reaching $1,000, may be due. </li> <li>For investors seeking dividends, click here for a free report on two high dividend stocks.</li> </ul> Indiana headquartered pharmaceutical titan Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE: LLY) has been leaving its competition in the dust. Over the past 5 years, Eli Lilly is up +618%, outpacing the S&amp;P 500 every year from 2021 – 2023 by over 30 points. In the same period, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been essentially flat, and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is down -15%. Shareholders who have ridden Eli Lilly up over the past five years are sitting on a $732 per share profit at the time of this writing. <h2>In the Shadow of The Civil War</h2> <figure><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/imageForEntry4-nlU.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1366" height="768" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/imageForEntry4-nlU.jpg"/><figcaption>Eli Lilly was a Union Army Civil War veteran and chemist who founded the company that bears his name in 1876.</figcaption></figure> Eli Lilly &amp; Co. was founded in 1876 by Union Army Civil War veteran Eli Lilly, who was a chemist by trade. Starting with making quinine for malaria and the invention of coatings and flavorings for more palatable medicines, Lilly would soon become an American pharmaceutical industry cornerstone. Antifungals, antibiotics, polio vaccines, and further innovations would continue to fuel Eli Lilly’s growth. <h2>Treating Ailments In Contemporary Fashion</h2> <figure><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/imageForEntry29-xp6.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1366" height="768" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/imageForEntry29-xp6.jpg"/><figcaption>Eli Lilly’s best selling Zyprexa has been a proven drug for the treatment of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.</figcaption></figure> During the 20th century, many diseases and ailments that had plagued society for centuries finally found clinically effective treatment with an Eli Lilly manufactured drug that could offer meaningful amelioration when used on a consistent basis. A partial list of current drugs includes: Erectile dysfunction – Cialis Diabetes – Mounjaro Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder – Zyprexa Obesity – Zepbound Metastatic Breast Cancer – Verzenio <h2>Not a One Trick Pony</h2> <figure><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/imageForEntry9-KyO.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1366" height="768" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/imageForEntry9-KyO.jpg"/><figcaption>Apart from pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly also acquired and turned around ailing cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden, selling it for a $619 million profit.</figcaption></figure> The consistent success achieved by these and a slew of other Eli Lilly drugs have been the key drivers to the stock’s consistent gains. Along the way, some unusual projects have also showcased the financial savvy of Eli Lilly executive management: <ul> <li>Eli Lilly acquired failing cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden for $38 million. Implementing greatly needed changes in management and operational policies, Eli Lilly sold Elizabeth Arden to Fabergé for $657 million.</li> <li>In anticipation of the power of HMOs for prescription drug allocations, Eli Lilly acquired PCS Systems, one of the largest US prescription drug benefits managers, in 1994.</li> </ul> <h2>More Irons In The Fire</h2> <figure><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/imageForEntry5-AS4.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1366" height="768" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/imageForEntry5-AS4.jpg"/><figcaption>The FDA is evaluating Phase 3 trial results of Eli Lilly’s dementia therapy, Donanemab, for approvals.</figcaption></figure> Due to insufficient supply of Zepbound, Eli Lilly has committed $9 billion for a new manufacturing plant. Goldman Sachs reported that the weight loss drug market was $130 billion at the start of 2024. The obesity drug market is anticipated to rise as much as 16 times by 2030, and Mounjaro is expected to explode as well with it. If so, Eli Lilly could see a doubling of revenues solely from Mounjaro. Currently on the FDA’s table are efficacy reviews of Eli Lilly’s dementia therapy, Donanemab. Clinical Phase 3 trial results have shown significant statistical improvements, so an FDA approval would add another arrow to the Eli Lilly quiver. Additionally, Mirikizumab, which is already in active use for ulcerative colitis, is in Phase 3 trials for treatment of Crohn’s Disease. The results thus far showed that 43% of patients whose symptoms failed to change under biologics achieved clinical remission after a year’s worth of Mirikizumab. Eli Lilly is also collaborating with Aktis Oncology to develop cancer tumor targeting radiopharmaceuticals. Eli Lilly already owns radiopharmaceutical company Point Biopharma Global Inc. <h2>Why Eli Lilly Is Primed For A Forward Stock Split</h2> <figure><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-875048394-scaled.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2560" height="1707" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://247wallst.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-875048394-scaled.jpg"/><figcaption>Many analysts and traders believe Eli Lilly will announce a stock split in the near future.</figcaption></figure> With its stock price at $850 and with such strong demand for its products, Eli Lilly is closing in on a near term $1,000 per share price. As such, there are several justifications for a stock split that a number of analysts have identified: <ul> <li>Eli Lilly has had a total of 4 previous 2-for-1 forward stock splits in the past in 1986, 1989, 1995, and 1997. It has been 27 years since the last split.</li> <li>Reducing the price back to near $100, when the current +732 point run started, could justify an 8 or 9-for-1 forward split. This would be a much friendlier admission price for retail investors, many of whom are likely Eli Lilly drug patients.</li> <li>Growth from sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound alone can justify continued revenue and earnings growth. Adding Zyprexa’s increased demand and the money making potential from Donanemab and Mirikizumab could easily double revenues and earnings. </li> <li>Unlike rivals such as Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson &amp; Johnson, Eli Lilly did not have a widely distributed mRNA based vaccine. New Congressional investigation disclosures tied to Covid-19’s origins and the published links of myocarditis to the mRNA vaccines and their subsequent boosters will likely increase throughout the year. This will be a potential Damocles Sword of legal liability for those companies, a worry Eli Lilly does not share. </li> </ul> <div> <h2>The Easy Way To Retire Early</h2> You can retire early from the lottery, luck, or loving family member who leaves you a fortune. But for the rest of us, there are dividends. While everyone chases big name dividend kings, they’re missing the real royalty: dividend legends. It’s a rare class of overlooked income machines that you could buy and hold – forever. Click here now to see two that could help you retire early, without any luck required. </div> The post Here’s Why Eli Lilly Will Likely Announce a Stock Split appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..</div>

Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical company, has consistently outperformed its competitors and may announce a stock split. It has gained +618% in the past 5 years and has had 4 previous stock splits. The company's success is attributed to its successful drugs and acquisitions. Additionally, Eli Lilly is awaiting FDA approvals for its dementia therapy and is involved in cancer research. Many analysts believe a stock split is imminent due to the company's strong stock price.