Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. disclosed buying Eli Lilly shares worth $1,001 to $15,000 on April 14, according to a filing released May 8.
• Eli Lilly reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $8.55 and revenue of $19.8 billion, both above analyst expectations, while raising its FY2026 guidance to 35.5 to 37.0 EPS.
• The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $1.73 per share, payable June 10, and continues to draw bullish analyst attention despite competitive pressure in the GLP-1 market.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Eli Lilly and Company stock on April 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Revvity NYSE: RVTY on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Flex NASDAQ: FLEX on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial NASDAQ: LPLA on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of FirstService NASDAQ: FSV on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SS&C Technologies NASDAQ: SSNC on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Wayfair NYSE: W on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sensata Technologies NYSE: ST on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Veralto NYSE: VLTO on 5/1/2026.

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Performance

Shares of LLY opened at $965.85 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $909.58 billion, a PE ratio of 34.31, a P/E/G ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 0.48. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $941.13 and a 200 day moving average price of $993.05. Eli Lilly and Company has a 52-week low of $623.78 and a 52-week high of $1,133.95.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly 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 company 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%. Eli Lilly and Company's revenue was up 55.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $3.34 EPS. Eli Lilly and Company has set its FY 2026 guidance at 35.500-37.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Eli Lilly and Company will post 35.8 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Eli Lilly and Company Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Investors of record on Friday, May 15th will be issued a $1.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 15th. This represents a $6.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. Eli Lilly and Company's dividend payout ratio is presently 24.58%.

Institutional Trading of Eli Lilly and Company

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 22.0% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 9,597 shares of the company's stock worth $7,409,000 after acquiring an additional 1,730 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,471 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,136,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. lifted its holdings in shares of Eli Lilly and Company by 16.7% during the second quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 7,993 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,231,000 after purchasing an additional 1,141 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC acquired a new position in shares of Eli Lilly and Company in the 2nd quarter valued at $356,000. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC purchased a new position in Eli Lilly and Company in the 2nd quarter worth about $749,000. 82.53% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Eli Lilly and Company

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target on Eli Lilly to $1,400 from $1,350 and kept an Overweight rating, reinforcing the market’s long-term growth case for LLY. Barclays Sees Reinforced Long-Term Growth Narrative for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
• Positive Sentiment: New four-year data for Omvoh (mirikizumab) showed durable disease clearance in ulcerative colitis, strengthening Lilly’s immunology franchise and adding to the company’s growth narrative. Eli Lilly’s Omvoh Data Extends Ulcerative Colitis Story And Valuation Appeal
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting Lilly as a top momentum stock and a key name in growth portfolios may keep investor sentiment constructive around the shares. Why Eli Lilly (LLY) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India after regulatory scrutiny, suggesting possible compliance friction in an important growth market, though the company is seeking clearer rules. Exclusive: Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity
• Neutral Sentiment: News that Centessa’s sale to Lilly is being examined by a law firm is more of a transaction-process update than a clear driver of Lilly’s operating outlook. Centessa Pharmaceuticals Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc - CNTA
• Negative Sentiment: Rival Novo Nordisk’s strength and broader comparisons in GLP-1 and obesity drugs highlight ongoing competitive pressure on Lilly’s key franchise. NVO Rallies 21% in a Month: How Should Investors Play the Stock?

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently commented on LLY. Berenberg Bank boosted their target price on Eli Lilly and Company from $950.00 to $1,050.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $960.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. CICC Research lifted their price target on Eli Lilly and Company from $1,060.00 to $1,107.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Scotiabank reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Eli Lilly and Company in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $1,300.00 price objective on Eli Lilly and Company and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $1,218.33.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.

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