Should you buy LLY stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Eli Lilly (LLY) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -4.07 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.

  • Sell signal since
  • Price since signal Down 3.39%
  • 3-month trend forecast Up 19.55%
  • Sell Candidate -4.07
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  • High gross margin of 83.5%
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Eli Lilly stock price ended at $1,116.11 on Tuesday, after losing 0.451%
(Market data through Aug 04, 2026)

Sell candidate since Jul 30, 2026 Loss -3.39%

The Eli Lilly stock price fell by -0.451% on the last day (Tuesday, 4th Aug 2026) from $1,121.17 to $1,116.11. It has now fallen 5 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.40% from a day low at $1,109.16 to a day high of $1,135.83. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.02% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 642 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.50 billion.

Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 19.55% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1,334.26 and $1,559.30 at the end of this 3-month period.

LLY Signals & Forecast

There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The Eli Lilly stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $1,167.43 and $1,168.53. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 07, 2026, and so far it has fallen -9.67%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Eli Lilly stock

Eli Lilly finds support from accumulated volume at $1,107.08 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $26.67 (2.40%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.96%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (LLY) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 5th

For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 5th we expect Eli Lilly and Company to open at $1,120.37, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1,097.76 and $1,134.46, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$36.71 (+/-3.34%) up or down from last closing price. If Eli Lilly and Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.34% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $1,107.08 (0.81%) than the resistance at $1,125.27 (0.82%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Dividend Warning For LLY

Dividend coming up for LLY: Ex-dividend date (Friday 14th August, 2026) is 8 days away. The dividend is $1.73.

Is Eli Lilly and Company stock A Buy?

The Eli Lilly stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Eli Lilly will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -4.069 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 5, 2026 - $1,120.37 ( 0.381%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 1,147.04 2.77%
R2 1,136.85 1.86%
R1 1,130.55 1.29%
Price 1,116.11
S1 1,110.18 -0.531%
S2 1,103.88 -1.10%
S3 1,093.70 -2.01%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 1,131.42 1.37%
R2 1,127.56 1.03%
R1 1,125.27 0.82%
Price 1,116.11
S1 1,107.08 -0.81%
S2 1,015.93 -8.98%
S3 948.45 -15.02%

LLY Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Aug 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 $1.73 0.155%
2 May 04, 2026 May 15, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 $1.73 0.175%
3 Feb 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 Mar 10, 2026 $1.73 0.174%
4 Nov 14, 2025 Nov 14, 2025 Dec 10, 2025 $1.50 0.183%
5 Aug 15, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 Sep 10, 2025 $1.50 0.193%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Eli Lilly Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Eli Lilly is LLY and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Eli Lilly Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 04, 2026, StockInvest.us rates Eli Lilly (LLY) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -4.07 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation. Since the Sell signal began on Jul 30, 2026, the price has fallen 3.39%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a rise of 19.55%.

How to buy Eli Lilly Stock?
Eli Lilly Stock can be purchased through just about any brokerage firm, including online brokerage services.
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What's the current price of Eli Lilly Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 04, 2026, the price of an Eli Lilly (LLY) share was $1,116.11.

What is the 52-week high and low for Eli Lilly Stock?
The 52-week high for Eli Lilly Stock is $1,249.45 and the 52-week low is $623.78.

What is the market capitalization of Eli Lilly Stock?
As of the Aug 04, 2026, the market capitalization of Eli Lilly is 1.051T.

When is the next earnings date for Eli Lilly?
The upcoming earnings date for Eli Lilly is Aug 05, 2026.
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ABOUT ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, and markets human pharmaceuticals worldwide. It offers Basaglar, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humalog U-100, Humalog U-200, Humalog Mix 50/50, insulin lispro, insulin lispro protamine, insulin lispro mix 75/25, Humulin, Humulin 70/30, Humulin N, Humulin R, and Humulin U-500 for diabetes; and Jardiance, Trajenta, and Trulicity for type 2 diabetes. The company provides Alimta for non-small cell lung cancer ...
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