Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) — closed signal from March 27, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on June 25, 2026 — +25.6% at the close.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached its target in 55 days.
The thesis — published March 27, 2026
Lilly is a big drug company with steady sales and strong recent performance. A recent price dip makes it more attractive because its main businesses-diabetes, obesity, and immunology-are performing well and new EBGLYSS durability data expands confidence beyond just obesity. Health stocks often hold up when markets wobble, and Lilly still shows reliable earnings strength.
Primary drivers
- Clear leadership in diabetes and obesity treatments
- Reliable earnings and operational execution
- New EBGLYSS data extends clinical momentum
- Healthcare stocks often hold up in volatile markets
How it played out
LLY: target reached in 55 days
At publication, LLY was 897.99 and the thesis expected 16% short-term growth. The thesis pointed to leadership in diabetes and obesity treatments, reliable earnings and execution, new EBGLYSS durability data, and the tendency of healthcare stocks to hold up when markets were volatile.
Within the window, LLY reached the 1041.67 target after 55 days. It peaked at 1182.73 on June 8, a 31.7% gain, then ended at 1127.69 on June 25. The published thesis played out and the stock exceeded its target.
What happened during the window
On April 30, 2026, Lilly reported first-quarter revenue of $19.8 billion and raised its full-year guidance. On May 31, 2026, Lilly announced Phase 3 results for Retevmo in early-stage lung cancer.
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