About Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
Eli Lilly and Company is a Drug Manufacturers - General company operating in the Healthcare sector.
LLY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $1,417.54
- Market Cap
- $1.26T
- 52-Week High
- $1,449.68
- 52-Week Low
- $850.51
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Drug Manufacturers - General
$1,000 Invested in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)
How much would $1,000 invested in LLY be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LLY 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) in 2025 would be worth $1,689 as of November 2026, representing a +68.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LLY 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) in 2023 would be worth $2,547 as of November 2026, representing a +154.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LLY 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) in 2021 would be worth $6,053 as of November 2026, representing a +505.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LLY 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) in 2016 would be worth $21,185 as of November 2026, representing a +2018.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LLY at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) at IPO would be worth $1,590,909 as of November 2026, representing a +158990.9% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 54+ years (652 months), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.42% with a median return of +1.00%. The stock had 367 positive months (56%) and 280 negative months (43%). The best month in LLY's history was June 2000 with a +31.2% return, while the worst was August 2000 at -29.5%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.1%), and September the weakest (-0.5%).
LLY's longest winning streak was 13 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1997 with a cumulative return of +72.3%, and the worst was 1992 at -27.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 54 years of trading history, Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) has delivered an average annual return of +17.24% with a median return of +14.39%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.18%. The stock posted gains in 39 years (72%) and losses in 15 years (28%).
LLY's best year was 1997 with a +93.51% gain, while the worst was 1992 at -24.88%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. LLY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 30 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +32.54% | $1,069.51 | $1,417.54 |
| 2025 | +40.25% | $762.60 | $1,069.51 |
| 2024 | +33.30% | $572.09 | $762.60 |
| 2023 | +60.91% | $355.54 | $572.09 |
| 2022 | +34.26% | $264.82 | $355.54 |
| 2021 | +66.08% | $159.46 | $264.82 |
| 2020 | +31.04% | $121.68 | $159.46 |
| 2019 | +16.14% | $104.77 | $121.68 |
| 2018 | +40.45% | $74.60 | $104.77 |
| 2017 | +17.83% | $63.31 | $74.60 |
| 2016 | -10.37% | $70.63 | $63.31 |
| 2015 | +25.39% | $56.33 | $70.63 |
| 2014 | +39.75% | $40.30 | $56.33 |
| 2013 | +7.29% | $37.57 | $40.30 |
| 2012 | +24.24% | $30.24 | $37.57 |
| 2011 | +25.18% | $24.16 | $30.24 |
| 2010 | +3.66% | $23.30 | $24.16 |
| 2009 | -6.24% | $24.85 | $23.30 |
| 2008 | -21.30% | $31.58 | $24.85 |
| 2007 | +5.67% | $29.89 | $31.58 |
| 2006 | -5.17% | $31.52 | $29.89 |
| 2005 | +2.53% | $30.74 | $31.52 |
| 2004 | -17.54% | $37.28 | $30.74 |
| 2003 | +13.14% | $32.95 | $37.28 |
| 2002 | -17.57% | $39.97 | $32.95 |
| 2001 | -14.42% | $46.71 | $39.97 |
| 2000 | +41.89% | $32.92 | $46.71 |
| 1999 | -24.24% | $43.45 | $32.92 |
| 1998 | +29.12% | $33.65 | $43.45 |
| 1997 | +93.51% | $17.39 | $33.65 |
| 1996 | +32.65% | $13.11 | $17.39 |
| 1995 | +77.34% | $7.39 | $13.11 |
| 1994 | +15.63% | $6.39 | $7.39 |
| 1993 | +2.45% | $6.24 | $6.39 |
| 1992 | -24.88% | $8.31 | $6.24 |
| 1991 | +16.99% | $7.10 | $8.31 |
| 1990 | +9.50% | $6.48 | $7.10 |
| 1989 | +64.13% | $3.95 | $6.48 |
| 1988 | +12.81% | $3.50 | $3.95 |
| 1987 | +7.48% | $3.26 | $3.50 |
| 1986 | +36.80% | $2.38 | $3.26 |
| 1985 | +75.75% | $1.36 | $2.38 |
| 1984 | +19.75% | $1.13 | $1.36 |
| 1983 | +5.12% | $1.08 | $1.13 |
| 1982 | +7.55% | $1.00 | $1.08 |
| 1981 | -8.34% | $1.09 | $1.00 |
| 1980 | +11.19% | $0.98 | $1.09 |
| 1979 | +29.45% | $0.76 | $0.98 |
| 1978 | +30.77% | $0.58 | $0.76 |
| 1977 | -17.39% | $0.70 | $0.58 |
| 1976 | -5.53% | $0.74 | $0.70 |
| 1975 | -22.78% | $0.96 | $0.74 |
| 1974 | -6.83% | $1.03 | $0.96 |
| 1973 | -6.16% | $1.10 | $1.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LLY
What sector is LLY in? ▼
LLY operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
How has LLY performed historically? ▼
Over 54 years of trading history, LLY has posted gains in 39 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1997 with a +93.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LLY? ▼
You can invest in LLY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LLY.
Last updated: 11/1/2026