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Lilly declares first-quarter 2026 dividend

Key Takeaway: Eli Lilly and Company has announced a dividend of $1.73 per share for the first quarter of 2026. This dividend will be payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders who are on record by February 13, 2026. The announcement reflects Lilly's ongoing commitment to delivering value to its shareholders while continuing its mission in healthcare innovation.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Lilly declared a dividend of $1.73 per share, indicating strong financial health.
  • The company has a long history of pioneering life-changing discoveries.
  • Lilly's commitment to addressing significant health challenges is commendable.

Full Press Release Details

INDIANAPOLIS,Dec. 8, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has declared a dividend for the first quarter of 2026 of $1.73 per share on outstanding common stock.
The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026.

About LillyLilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visitLilly.comandLilly.com/news, or follow us onFacebook,Instagram, and LinkedIn. F-LLY

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about expected dividend payments and reflects Lilly's current beliefs and expectations. However, there are significant risks and uncertainties in pharmaceutical research and development, as well as in business development activities and capital allocation strategies related to the company's business and actual results may differ materially due to various factors. For further discussion of risks and uncertainties relevant to Lilly's business that could cause actual results to differ from Lilly's expectations, see Lilly's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.

Refer to: Ashley Hennessey;[email protected]; 317-416-4363 (Media)
Michael Czapar;[email protected]; 317-617-0983 (Investors)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dividend amount declared by Lilly?

Lilly declared a dividend of $1.73 per share for the first quarter of 2026.

When will the dividend be payable?

The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2026.

Who is eligible for the dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026, are eligible.

What does Lilly focus on in its research?

Lilly focuses on addressing significant health challenges, including diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Last updated: Dec 8, 2025