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Lilly declares second-quarter 2026 dividend

Key Takeaway: Eli Lilly and Company has announced a dividend of $1.73 per share for the second quarter of 2026, payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record by May 15, 2026. This decision highlights the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders, despite acknowledging potential risks in its business operations and research activities.
Price reaction · baseline $963.33 (2026-05-01 close) · 2 other LLY headline(s) in the window, move may be shared
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Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Lilly declared a solid dividend of $1.73 per share.
  • The dividend reflects the company's strong financial performance.
  • Shareholders will receive payments on time, enhancing investor confidence.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Forward-looking statements indicate potential uncertainties.
  • Risks in pharmaceutical research and development may impact future dividends.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+45%
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Typical move
2%
average across 15 past catalysts
Lead asset
Dulaglutide
Phase 3 · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Full Press Release Details

INDIANAPOLIS,May 4, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) has declared a dividend for the second quarter of 2026 of $1.73 per share on outstanding common stock.
The dividend is payable on June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dividend amount declared by Lilly?

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

When will the dividend be paid?

The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2026.

Who is eligible for the dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026, are eligible.

What risks does Lilly mention in its announcement?

Lilly acknowledges significant risks in pharmaceutical research and business development.

Last updated: May 4, 2026