Dated end-of-day edition
JW Intelligence Report

Eli Lilly and Co / LLY

StockHealthcarePharmaceuticals
JW Rank58.3/ 100
Official close$1,123.06-1.15 (-0.10%)
Bid$1,124.83
Ask$1,128.62
Previous close$1,124.21
ATR (14)2.93%
RSI (14)36.8
Volume921,906
Model reference$1,125.00
Upside scenario$1,185.00
Risk reference$1,098.00
Decision summary

LLY Shows Signs of Oversold Bounce Potential

BalancedHigh confidence

The market appears to be pricing in a potential oversold bounce for LLY. Despite recent weakness and trading below its 50-day moving average, the stock is showing signs of technical support near $1125. The RSI is oversold, and the price is approaching the lower Bollinger Band. However, short-term momentum remains weak, and uncertainty persists due to upcoming events like the Morgan Stanley healthcare conference on September 14th.

Wheel contextMixed sentiment among traders with bulls emphasizing recent positive developments and bears highlighting valuation concerns.
Dated supporting context

JW AI outlook

Bullish

Short-term scenario

Speculative long for potential 1-3 week oversold bounce off support, given RSI and proximity to lower Bollinger; however, short-term downtrend, weak momentum, and event risk (conference Sep 14) create high uncertainty. Wait for confirmation or tighter risk. Not financial advice; position sizing critical.

Three-month outlook

Moderately constructive on fundamentals (raised guidance, expanding GLP-1 indications including CV, retatrutide progress, manufacturing scale-up) supporting potential recovery toward 1200-1300 range if momentum improves, aligning with analyst ~19% 12m upside. Significant uncertainty from high valuation, intensifying GLP-1 competition, reimbursement/pricing headwinds, technical short-term weakness, and upcoming catalysts (conference, Q3 earnings late Oct). Possible continued range 1100-1250 or further pullback if sentiment sours. Volatility likely; long-term growth story intact but near-term path unclear.


Market sentiment context

Mixed to cautiously constructive among active posters. Bulls emphasize Q2 blowout growth, GLP-1 franchise strength, retatrutide upside, and dip-buying with some $1400 PTs, viewing current levels as opportunity amid FUD. Bears focus on elevated valuation, historical PE risks, heavy institutional ownership, GLP-1 competition, and pricing/reimbursement pressures. Recent comments highlight watching support ~1121-1125 for a bounce rather than chasing. Overall sentiment reflects fundamental optimism tempered by near-term technical weakness and valuation concerns; not uniformly bullish.

Observed market data

Price and technical structure

Dated end-of-day indicator set
Trend reference levels11 observations
20D SMA$1,187.79
50D SMA$1,186.18
200D SMA$1,064.57
9D EMA$1,148.75
21D EMA$1,170.53
20D MVWAP$1,196.02
YTD VWAP$1,062.34
Daily reference VWAP$1,125.77
Price vs 20D SMA-5.45%
Price vs 50D SMA-5.33%
Price vs 200D SMA5.49%
Momentum kinematics10 observations
RSI (7)21.89
RSI (14)36.78
RSI (21)42.52
Stochastic K6.06
Stochastic D7.30
MACD line-16.43
MACD histogram-6.05
ADX (14)14.67
MACD acceleration-2.92
RSI velocity-1.52
Volatility and price boundaries11 observations
ATR (14)-0.87
ATR (14) %2.93%
Bollinger upper$1,281.06
Bollinger middle$1,187.79
Bollinger lower$1,094.52
Bollinger position0.15%
Volatility environmentMedium
20D realized volatility30.07%
Observed range position13.44%
5D true high$1,171.66
5D true low$1,113.55
Participation and institutional flow7 observations
Volume921,906
20D average volume1.18M
Volume vs 20D average0.78x
20D SMA velocity-4.94
50D SMA velocity-1.78
Institutional flow-3.81
ATR velocity-0.87
Available cached indicators

Detailed decision indicators

Dated authorized values
Market overview7 observations
Price$1,123.06
DateSep 10, 2026
Volume921,906
Vwap D$1,125.77
Mvwap 20$1,196.02
Change-1.15
Change Percentage 0.1%
Trend structure6 observations
Trend SignalBullish Recovery
Sma 20$1,187.79
Sma 50$1,186.18
Sma 200$1,064.57
Ema 9$1,148.75
Ema 21$1,170.53
Momentum structure9 observations
Rsi 721.89
Rsi 1436.78
Rsi 2142.52
Rsi SignalNeutral
Stoch K6.06
Stoch D7.30
Macd Line-16.43
Macd SignalBearish
Macd Hist-6.05
Volatility structure3 observations
Atr32.85
Atr Pct2.93%
EnvironmentMedium
Option market context3 observations
Current Iv32.24
Iv Rank24.37
Iv Percentile26.29%
Price boundaries8 observations
Bb Upper1,281.1
Bb Middle1,187.8
Bb Lower1,094.5
Bb Pctb0.15
True High$1,133.79
True Low$1,120.52
True High 5d$1,171.66
True Low 5d$1,113.55
Three-day velocities7 observations
Sma20$-4.94
Sma50$-1.78
Mvwap20$-3.81
Macd-2.92
Rsi-1.52
Volume-16,558
Atr-0.87
Risk radar5 observations
Earnings RiskLow
Earnings DateOct 29, 2026
Macro RiskUnknown
Vol RiskMedium
Structure RiskLow
Deterministic scoring

JW Rank factors

Higher scores indicate stronger observed structure
LiquidityTrading capacity and quote quality proxyCoverage 100%
82
Strategy FitGeneric Wheel premium-selling environment fitCoverage 100%
69
Technical TrendPrice trend, momentum and long-term structureCoverage 100%
43
Market Tail RiskMarket-wide volatility and tail-risk regimeCoverage 100%
56
Fundamental QualityBusiness quality and balance-sheet durabilityCoverage 100%
84
Volatility PressureOption premium pressure relative to realized movementCoverage 100%
47

JW Rank is not a buy/sell rating, and coverage measures field availability—not accuracy or certainty.

Options Intelligence

What the closing chain was pricing

LLY Shows Signs of Oversold Bounce Potential

The market appears to be pricing in a potential oversold bounce for LLY. Despite recent weakness and trading below its 50-day moving average, the stock is showing signs of technical support near $1125. The RSI is oversold, and the price is approaching the lower Bollinger Band. However, short-term momentum remains weak, and uncertainty persists due to upcoming events like the Morgan Stanley healthcare conference on September 14th.

Front ATM IV35.97%
Current IV31.85%
IV Rank22.47
IV Percentile23.51%
25Δ skew-0.68
Term slope-3.33
Term structureBackwardation
Quote coverage100%
Median option spread21.06%
Term structure

Implied volatility by expiration

3 observed expirations
36.0%31.9%
ExpirationDTEATM IVState
2026-09-111.0035.97%
2026-09-188.0031.87%
2026-09-2515.0032.64%
Reference structures

Defined-risk observations

Bull Put Spread Reference

Expiration
Short strike$1,110.00
Long strike$1,105.00
Net credit / share$0.97
Credit / width19.40%
$97$-403$1,102.25$1,112.75Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract

Bear Call Spread Reference

Expiration
Short strike$1,140.00
Long strike$1,145.00
Net credit / share$1.13
Credit / width22.60%
$113$-387$1,137.25$1,147.75Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract
Evidence used
  • LLY is trading near its lower Bollinger Band, suggesting potential support.
  • The RSI(14) is at ~37, indicating oversold conditions.
  • Recent news includes strong Q2 earnings, FDA approval for Mounjaro, and an acquisition of Merida Biosciences, which could drive future growth.
Risk context
  • Short-term downtrend persists despite oversold conditions.
  • Upcoming events like the Morgan Stanley healthcare conference could introduce volatility.
Strategy intelligence

Structural fit, not a trade instruction

Wheel fit score67.70

Mixed sentiment among traders with bulls emphasizing recent positive developments and bears highlighting valuation concerns.

Execution intelligence

Liquidity and quote conditions

Dollar volume$1.04B
Underlying bid/ask spread0.17%
Option quote coverage100%
Median option spread21.06%
Fundamental intelligence

Business quality context

Factor score84.20
Coverage100%

Business quality and balance-sheet durability

Latest strategy observation

LLY Covered Call signal

Sep 10, 2026 10:47 AM EDT

Covered Call | 2026-09-18 | short $1130.00 | $21.13 credit | High turnover | also meets Conservative

Generalized structural observation only; no quantity, order instruction or personalized recommendation is provided.

Company and fundamental profile

Eli Lilly and Co at a glance

Dated valuation, quality, growth and shareholder context

Market position and valuation

Market capitalization$1.06T
P/E (TTM)40.0×
Beta0.43
52-week range$712.05 – $1,292.65
52-week return52.16%
Shares outstanding941.74M

Profitability and financial quality

Return on equity92.58%
Operating margin42.22%
Net margin33.53%
Debt / equity1.60×

Growth and cash generation

Revenue growth (3Y)31.69%
EPS growth (3Y)49.25%
Free cash flow CAGR (5Y)5.93%
Revenue / share (TTM)89.14
Book value / share35.98

Shareholder return and calendar

Dividend yield0.75%

Trading and reference facts

MarketNew York Stock Exchange, Inc.
CountryUs
CurrencyUsd
IPO date1970-07-09
Company website
Methodology, edition and field coverage
EditionOfficial Close
Ready sections3 / 3
Report identity28715dd175c714b75edd5309

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