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Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Earnings Yield: 2.49%

Is Eli Lilly and Company’s earnings yield high or low?

Eli Lilly and Company's earnings yield of 2.49% is 46% above its 5-year average of 1.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.67%–3.01%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 17.64% above its 12-month average of 2.12%.

LLY Earnings Yield Chart

LLY Earnings Yield
2.49%+63.82% 1Y
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LLY Average Earnings Yield Chart

LLY Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

LLY Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

2.49%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

2.12%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

1.42%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

1.71%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

2.12%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

3.77%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

4.66%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.64%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+75.54%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+45.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+17.66%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-34.02%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-46.54%

LLY Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)$1.06T2.49%2.12%1.42%1.71%
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)vs ›$566.17B3.67%4.88%5.97%5.19%
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)vs ›$391.86B0.92%0.92%1.65%2.60%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)vs ›$373.30B3.22%5.99%4.61%4.30%
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)vs ›$284.20B3.09%6.83%4.56%4.75%
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vs ›$277.15B3.72%3.38%3.09%2.53%
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)vs ›$193.53B9.81%7.36%4.36%3.77%
Amgen Inc. (AMGN)vs ›$189.27B4.10%4.01%3.82%4.18%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)vs ›$177.08B3.84%3.47%3.14%3.26%
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs ›$157.69B5.91%4.75%3.68%4.38%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

2.49%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

40.1

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Eli Lilly and Company Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Eli Lilly and Company Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The earnings yield for LLY stock is 2.49%.
Is Eli Lilly and Company's earnings yield high or low?
Eli Lilly and Company's earnings yield of 2.49% is 46% above its 5-year average of 1.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.67%–3.01%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The TTM average earnings yield for LLY stock is 2.12%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for LLY stock is 1.42%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for LLY stock is 1.71%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for LLY stock is 2.12%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for LLY stock is 3.77%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for LLY stock is 4.66%.

Eli Lilly and Company Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-152.49%
2026-06-122.48%
2026-06-112.42%
2026-06-102.48%
2026-06-092.46%
2026-06-082.45%
2026-06-052.49%
2026-06-042.50%
2026-06-032.61%
2026-06-022.65%
2026-06-012.60%
2026-05-292.55%
2026-05-282.50%
2026-05-272.60%
2026-05-262.64%
2026-05-222.64%
2026-05-212.70%
2026-05-202.76%
2026-05-192.76%
2026-05-182.85%
2026-05-152.80%
2026-05-142.80%
2026-05-132.77%
2026-05-122.84%
2026-05-112.91%
2026-05-082.97%
2026-05-072.89%
2026-05-062.85%
2026-05-052.85%
2026-05-042.91%
2026-05-012.92%
2026-04-303.01%
2026-04-292.70%
2026-04-282.63%
2026-04-272.64%
2026-04-242.60%
2026-04-232.50%
2026-04-222.49%
2026-04-212.54%
2026-04-202.50%
2026-04-172.48%
2026-04-162.54%
2026-04-152.54%
2026-04-142.49%
2026-04-132.47%
2026-04-102.44%
2026-04-092.40%
2026-04-082.41%
2026-04-072.46%
2026-04-062.48%
2026-04-022.45%
2026-04-012.40%
2026-03-312.50%
2026-03-302.59%
2026-03-272.61%
2026-03-262.56%
2026-03-252.50%
2026-03-242.54%
2026-03-232.52%
2026-03-202.53%
2026-03-192.50%
2026-03-182.50%
2026-03-172.47%
2026-03-162.32%
2026-03-132.33%
2026-03-122.35%
2026-03-112.30%
2026-03-102.29%
2026-03-092.28%
2026-03-062.32%
2026-03-052.33%
2026-03-042.29%
2026-03-032.28%
2026-03-022.25%
2026-02-272.18%
2026-02-262.25%
2026-02-252.23%
2026-02-242.20%
2026-02-232.17%
2026-02-202.27%
2026-02-192.24%
2026-02-182.25%
2026-02-172.22%
2026-02-132.21%
2026-02-122.21%
2026-02-112.01%
2026-02-101.99%
2026-02-091.96%
2026-02-061.93%
2026-02-052.00%
2026-02-041.85%
2026-02-032.04%
2026-02-021.96%
2026-01-301.97%
2026-01-292.00%
2026-01-282.00%
2026-01-271.97%
2026-01-261.92%
2026-01-231.92%
2026-01-221.88%
2026-01-211.90%
2026-01-201.96%
2026-01-161.97%
2026-01-151.98%
2026-01-141.90%
2026-01-131.90%
2026-01-121.89%
2026-01-091.92%
2026-01-081.88%
2026-01-071.84%
2026-01-061.92%
2026-01-051.96%
2026-01-021.89%
2025-12-311.90%
2025-12-301.89%
2025-12-291.89%
2025-12-261.90%
2025-12-241.90%
2025-12-231.91%
2025-12-221.90%
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2025-12-171.96%
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2025-12-121.99%
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2025-12-102.06%
2025-12-092.08%
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2025-12-031.98%
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2025-11-281.90%
2025-11-261.85%
2025-11-251.84%
2025-11-241.91%
2025-11-211.93%
2025-11-201.96%
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2025-11-102.11%
2025-11-072.21%
2025-11-062.18%
2025-11-052.21%
2025-11-042.25%
2025-11-032.28%
2025-10-312.37%
2025-10-302.42%
2025-10-291.88%
2025-10-281.87%
2025-10-271.85%
2025-10-241.85%
2025-10-231.86%
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2025-10-091.79%
2025-10-081.81%
2025-10-071.81%
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2025-07-311.66%
2025-07-301.62%
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2025-07-071.59%
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2025-06-091.59%
2025-06-061.60%
2025-06-051.61%
2025-06-041.60%
2025-06-031.64%

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About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a prominent global pharmaceutical firm dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of human medicines across the world. Its therapeutic offerings include a comprehensive suite of diabetes medications. This encompasses various insulin formulations like Basaglar, the Humalog family (e.g., Mix 75/25, U-100, U-200, Mix 50/50), insulin lispro products (including protamine and mix 75/25), and the Humulin line (e.g., 70/30, N, R, U-500). Furthermore, Eli Lilly provides specialized treatments for type 2 diabetes, such as Jardiance, Trajenta, and Trulicity. In oncology, Eli Lilly offers a robust portfolio targeting various cancers. These include Alimta for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and malignant pleural mesothelioma; Cyramza, indicated for metastatic gastric cancer, gastro-esophageal junction adenocarcinoma, metastatic NSCLC, metastatic colorectal cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma; Erbitux for colorectal and various head and neck cancers; Retevmo, used in metastatic NSCLC, medullary thyroid, and other thyroid cancers; Tyvyt for relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-squamous NSCLC; and Verzenio, prescribed for HR+, HER2- metastatic breast cancer, node-positive, and early breast cancer. For autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, the company markets Olumiant for rheumatoid arthritis, and Taltz, which addresses plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Addressing neurological and pain management needs, Eli Lilly provides Cymbalta for depressive disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Emgality is available for migraine prevention and episodic cluster headaches, while Zyprexa treats schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, and aids in bipolar maintenance. Other significant products include Bamlanivimab and etesevimab, along with Bebtelovimab, both developed for COVID-19. Cialis is offered for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Forteo is available for osteoporosis. Eli Lilly actively engages in strategic collaborations with numerous partners, including Incyte Corporation; Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; AbCellera Biologics Inc.; Junshi Biosciences; Regor Therapeutics Group; Lycia Therapeutics, Inc.; Kumquat Biosciences Inc.; Entos Pharmaceuticals Inc.; and Foghorn Therapeutics Inc. Established in 1876, Eli Lilly and Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indianapolis, IN
47,000 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
David A. Ricks