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LLY

Eli Lilly and Company

S&P 500
LLY|Healthcare|Drug Manufacturers - General|$903.02|P/E 42.9|MCap 885.3B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a leading pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of human pharmaceutical products. It focuses on innovative medicines addressing critical health needs in areas such as diabetes, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and other therapeutic categories including bone muscle joint disorders, endocrine conditions, dermatology, autoimmune diseases, sleep apnea, migraine, and Alzheimer's disease. The company offers treatments like insulins, GLP-1 therapies for diabetes and obesity, oncology drugs, immunologic agents, and neuroscience products. Eli Lilly and Company supports access initiatives through partnerships for technology transfer and API supply to manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing availability of insulins and other therapies in regions like Africa and Bangladesh. It maintains a robust research and development pipeline targeting non-communicable diseases, with late-stage projects in diabetes, cardiovascular, and oncology areas. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Eli Lilly and Company plays a significant role in the global health technology sector by delivering therapies that improve patient outcomes across diverse medical fields.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.63%

Annual Dividend

$6.23

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

26.14%

FCF Payout Ratio

90.27%

Stock Price

$903.02

52-Week Range

$623.78 $1133.95

Dividend Health Score

82/ 100Very Safe

LLY's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 26.1% earnings payout ratio & 22.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 90.3% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 15.18% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
26.1%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
90.3%Warning
CFO Payout Ratio
22.8%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
N/AN/A

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
31.3%Caution
Current Ratio
1.6xSafe
Debt-to-Equity
165.3Caution

Profitability

Very Safe
Return on Equity
101.2%Very Safe
Operating Margin
44.9%Very Safe
Gross Margin
82.5%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
15.2%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LLY annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LLY earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 13, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 10, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

15.24%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

15.18%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

11.61%

3-Year Total Growth

53.06%

5-Year Total Growth

102.70%

10-Year Total Growth

200.00%

Income Calculator

LLY Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$90,302.00

Annual Income

$623.00

Quarterly Income

$155.75

Monthly Income

$51.92

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LLY's current dividend yield?
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) currently has a dividend yield of 0.63%, based on a stock price of $903.02 and an annual dividend of $6.23.
When is LLY's next dividend payment date?
LLY's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-13 and the next payment date is 2026-03-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LLY pay in dividends per year?
Eli Lilly and Company paid $6.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has LLY been increasing its dividend?
Eli Lilly and Company has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 15.18% and a 10-year CAGR of 11.61%.
Is LLY's dividend safe?
Eli Lilly and Company has a payout ratio of 26.14%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 90.27%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is LLY's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Eli Lilly and Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for healthcare companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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