Eli Lilly and Company
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
LLY's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 22.1% earnings payout ratio & 53.9% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 15.18% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 22.1%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 22.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Return on Equity: 107.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
CautionProfitability
Very SafeDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout 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
0.66%
Annual Dividend
$6.23
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
22.13%
FCF Payout Ratio
53.88%
Stock Price
$948.45
52-Week Range
$623.78 – $1133.95
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
May 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 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%
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