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Eli Lilly Stock a Strong Buy in 2026 as Mounjaro, Zepbound Demand Fuels Blowout Growth and Analyst Upside
NEW YORK — Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) stands out as one of the strongest buy opportunities in the pharmaceutical sector in 2026, with Wall Street analysts maintaining overwhelmingly bullish ratings as blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound continue driving explosive revenue growth and margin expansion. Despite a year-to-date pullback, the company’s pipeline depth, pricing power and dominant position in the GLP-1 market make it a high-conviction long-term holding for growth-oriented investors.

Shares have traded in the $870–$990 range in recent sessions following a strong first-quarter earnings beat. The company crushed expectations, raising full-year 2026 guidance by $2 billion, yet the stock remains attractively positioned relative to projected growth. Analysts covering LLY issue a consensus “Moderate Buy” to “Strong Buy” rating, with an average 12-month price target near $1,220–$1,250, implying 25–40% upside from current levels. Some optimistic targets reach $1,500 or higher.
Eli Lilly reported first-quarter revenue that significantly exceeded forecasts, powered by Mounjaro sales jumping 125% year-over-year to $8.66 billion and strong Zepbound performance. The company lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $82–$85 billion and raised adjusted EPS projections, reflecting “overwhelming” demand for its cardiometabolic portfolio.
Growth Drivers and Pipeline Strength
The GLP-1 franchise remains the primary engine. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity continue posting massive gains, with international expansion accelerating. Analysts project sustained high-teens to low-20s percentage revenue growth through the decade as Lilly scales manufacturing and secures additional approvals.
Beyond weight loss, Lilly’s pipeline includes promising candidates in Alzheimer’s, oncology and other high-value areas. The company’s focus on next-generation therapies and oral formulations positions it well against competitors. Recent agreements to expand access for Medicare and Medicaid patients further support long-term demand.
Analyst Consensus and Valuation
Of roughly 30 analysts, the vast majority recommend Buy or Strong Buy. Price targets reflect confidence in sustained earnings growth and market dominance in obesity and diabetes. While the stock trades at a premium valuation, analysts argue it is justified by superior growth prospects and high operating margins.
Risks include competition in the GLP-1 space, potential supply constraints and regulatory or pricing pressures. However, Lilly’s manufacturing investments and first-mover advantages provide a meaningful moat.
Why Buy Eli Lilly in 2026
For long-term investors, Eli Lilly offers a compelling combination of secular tailwinds, execution excellence and pipeline optionality. The obesity and diabetes markets are still in early innings, with millions of potential patients yet to be treated. Lilly’s ability to innovate and scale gives it a structural edge.
The stock suits growth portfolios seeking exposure to healthcare innovation with defensive characteristics. Those already holding have strong reasons to maintain positions, while new buyers may find current levels an attractive entry after the recent pullback. Diversification within healthcare remains wise, but Lilly stands out for its growth trajectory.
As 2026 unfolds, Eli Lilly’s performance will be closely watched as a bellwether for the broader biopharma sector. With robust demand, raised guidance and analyst support, the case for owning Eli Lilly stock remains highly compelling for investors comfortable with premium valuations backed by exceptional fundamentals.
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Grupo Supervielle S.A. (SUPV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Operator
Good morning, and welcome to Grupo Supervielle’s First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. I’m Ana Bartesaghi, Treasurer and IRO.
[Operator Instructions] [Foreign Language] Today’s conference call is being recorded. Speaking today are Patricio Supervielle, our Chairman and CEO; Gustavo Paco Manriquez, CEO of Banco Supervielle; and Mariano Biglia, our CFO. Diego Pizzulli, CEO of invertironline, will also be available during the Q&A session. [Foreign Language]
Before we begin, please note this call may include forward-looking statements. Please refer to our earnings release and SEC filings for further details. Patricio, please go ahead. [Foreign Language]
Julio Patricio Supervielle
Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO
Thank you, Anna. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today. The first quarter marked an early but important step in our earnings recovery with underlying profitability returning to positive territory, excluding extraordinary severance charges.
We maintain a disciplined approach to growth. Loans declined sequentially, reflecting seasonally lower demand in local currency lending and our continued focus on selective origination. U.S. dollar loans grew 13% in original currency terms, although peso appreciation masks growth when reported in local currency.
We also further optimized our funding mix by reducing higher-cost wholesale deposits and strengthening deposit quality. Asset quality showed early signs of stabilization, while the NPL ratio stood at 5.6% at quarter end, delinquency trends improved slightly through March following the February peak.
In parallel, cost of risk improved
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Mitek Systems, Inc. (MITK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Operator
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Mitek Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results.
[Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded on Thursday, May 7, 2026. I would now like to turn the conference call over to Mr. Ryan Flanagan with IRC. Please go ahead.
Ryan Flanagan
Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today to discuss Mitek’s Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 financial results.
Joining me today are Chief Executive Officer, Ed West; and Chief Financial Officer, Dave Lyle. Please note that today’s call will include forward-looking statements and because these statements are based on the company’s current intent, expectations and projections, they are not guarantees of future performance, and a variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially. A description of these risks and uncertainties can be found in our 10-Q filing dated May 7, 2026, and our other SEC filings.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our expectations around customer demand for our products and services, expansion of our Check Fraud Defender or CFD, data consortium, the ongoing stability of our check verification business, our growth and investment plans, expected improvements in gross profit and unit economics, improvement to operating leverage and scale, expected free cash flow conversion rates and our FY ’26 financial outlook and guidance.
Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. This call will also include references to non-GAAP adjusted results. Please reference this afternoon’s press release and our Investor
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Jan Medina
Head of Investor Relations & VP
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for standing by, and thank you for joining our conference call this morning to discuss our recently announced effort to pursue izicopan for AAV and other renal diseases. Today’s presentation will take about 45 minutes. [Operator Instructions] Please note that today’s call is also being recorded. [Operator Instructions] As I said, we’ll be done in about 45 minutes this morning and get you on your way.
I would now like to turn the call over to Niels Riedemann, CEO and Founder of InflaRx. Niels, please go ahead.
Niels Riedemann
Co-Founder, CEO & Executive Director
Thank you, Jan. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning, and thanks for listening in. It is our pleasure to be sharing with you our recent prioritization here on the renal space, particularly in the ANCA-associated vasculitis. So may I please ask to forward to first slides. Please take note of the important notice and disclaimers. We will be making forward-looking statements. We are a public-listed company. So I appreciate your taking note.
Next slide, please. So we’re excited about our new molecule, izicopan, which is an oral inhibitor of the C5a receptor really. The C5a/C5aR pathway is a critical driver of inflammatory cascade, both angles, C5a, the ligand and its main receptor C5aR, both validated targets. From a clinical, both and the regulatory and commercial perspective also in ANCA-associated
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Nike sued over alleged failure to refund tariff costs to consumers
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Andrew Lucas says a lawsuit alleges ‘race discrimination’ against the entire corporate workforce at Nike on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Nike is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices.
In the proposed lawsuit, consumers argue Nike should not be allowed to keep “significant” refunds it may receive after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose certain tariffs.
Nike has said it paid roughly $1 billion in tariffs on imported goods as a result of those actions. Plaintiffs allege the company raised prices on some footwear by $5 to $10 and on some apparel by $2 to $10 to offset those costs.
“Nike has made no legally binding commitment to return tariff-related overcharges to the consumers who actually paid them,” the complaint, filed in federal court in Portland, Oregon, states.
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Nike is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the company failed to refund tariff-related costs passed on to consumers through higher prices. (istock / iStock)
“Unless restrained by this court, Nike stands to recover the same tariff payments twice — once from consumers through higher prices and again from the federal government through tariff refunds,” the complaint continues.
The lawsuit is one of several filed against major companies, including Costco, alleging they failed to pass tariff-related refunds on to consumers.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NKE | NIKE INC. | 44.14 | -0.27 | -0.61% |
More than 2,000 companies have filed suits in the U.S. Court of International Trade seeking to recover tariffs paid on imported goods.
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A woman carries a shopping bag while passing in front of a Nike Inc. store in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. (Natalie Behring/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
During a March conference call, Nike said its fiscal quarter ending in August 2026 would likely be the final period in which tariffs materially impact gross margins.
The lawsuit comes weeks after Nike announced plans to lay off roughly 1,400 employees across its Global Operations team.
In a memo to staff, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts would primarily affect the company’s technology division across North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of its global workforce.
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The logo of Nike is pictured in a store in Manhattan on March 30, 2026, in New York City. (Zamek/VIEWpress / Getty Images)
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