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Eli Lilly stock drops 8.4% but Citi predicts 45% gain on strong obesity drug sales and pipeline.

Analyst Insights
14 Sep 2026
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Bullish
Eli Lilly stock drops 8.4% but Citi predicts 45% gain on strong obesity drug sales and pipeline.

Eli Lilly's stock fell 8.44% in the past month despite strong business growth, driven by concerns over pricing and acquisition charges. The company leads the obesity and diabetes market with blockbuster drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, generating $14.9 billion quarterly revenue. Citi raised its price target to $1,600, implying a 45% upside, citing expanding prescriptions, new drug launches, and promising pipeline candidates like retatrutide. Analysts remain mostly bullish, expecting continued revenue growth and upcoming catalysts such as label expansions and international launches.

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