Eli Lilly and Company Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.63%
Annual Dividend
$6.92
Stock Price
$1105.00
Market Cap
$985.37B
How It's Calculated
0.63% = $6.92 ÷ $1105.00 × 100
What This Means
Eli Lilly and Company's dividend yield of 0.63% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Drug Manufacturers - General. With a market capitalization of about $985.37B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $1105.00, within a 52-week range of $623.78 to $1149.10 (-3.8% from the high, +77.1% from the low). Beta of 0.48 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 35.0%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Eli Lilly and Company, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Healthcare, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eli Lilly and Company's dividend yield of 0.63% can be compared with peers such as JNJ (2.38%), UNH (2.32%), MRK (2.86%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LLY is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.48 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 35.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$6.92
Sector
Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does LLY pay a dividend?
Yes — Eli Lilly and Company currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $6.92 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for LLY?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, LLY's yield is about 0.63%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.63% compare to sector peers?
In Healthcare, peer yields such as PFE (6.57%), BMY (4.41%), MDT (3.85%) help frame LLY's 0.63%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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