What's Going On With Eli Lilly Stock Thursday?
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY) shares have surged 8% since Monday, closing at $724.85 on Wednesday, with a market cap of $690 billion. The company's fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations, forecasting FY 2024 sales between $40.4 billion and $41.6 billion, above the consensus of $39.14 billion. Analysts from BMO Capital, BofA Securities, Wells Fargo, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Truist Securities have raised their price targets for LLY. Additionally, Eli Lilly settled a lawsuit in Minnesota related to insulin pricing, agreeing to provide low-cost insulin and donate to clinics, impacting affordability.
February 08, 2024 | 3:37 pm
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Novo Nordisk is still facing a lawsuit in Minnesota over insulin pricing, which could impact its public image and potentially its stock in the short term.
Being one of the companies still involved in the Minnesota lawsuit over insulin pricing, Novo Nordisk faces potential legal repercussions and negative public sentiment, which could deter investors and negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
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Sanofi SA is also implicated in the ongoing Minnesota lawsuit regarding insulin pricing, which may adversely affect its stock due to potential legal risks and negative public perception.
As Sanofi SA continues to be involved in the insulin pricing lawsuit in Minnesota, the company is exposed to legal challenges and potential backlash from the public and investors, likely affecting its stock negatively in the short term.
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Eli Lilly's stock has risen following better-than-expected Q4 results and raised price targets by several analysts. The company also settled a lawsuit in Minnesota, promising low-cost insulin, which may further boost its public image and stock.
The positive earnings report and raised price targets by major financial institutions indicate strong performance and confidence in Eli Lilly's future growth. The settlement of the insulin lawsuit in Minnesota not only mitigates legal risks but also enhances the company's corporate responsibility profile, potentially attracting more investors.
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