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LLY Trading Analysis - 08/19/2026 12:28 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT
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LLY (Eli Lilly & Co.) at $1269.85. True Sentiment Bullish, delta 40-60 call 80% / put 20%, call $327,715 vs put $84,616. RSI 67.9.
- Symbol
- LLY
- Price
- $1269.85
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- bullish
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-08-19 12:28:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):Call dollar volume: $327,715.4
Put dollar volume: $84,615.85
Call/put ratio: 79.5%/20.5%, indicating bullish sentiment.
Key Statistics: LLY
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 41.15 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 64.88 |
Profitability
| EPS (Trailing) | $29.79 |
| EPS (Forward) | N/A |
| ROE | 78.84% |
| Net Margin | 33.53% |
Financial Health
| Revenue (TTM) | $79.67B |
| Debt/Equity | 3.20 |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A |
| Rev Growth | N/A |
Analyst Consensus
📈 Analysis
News Headlines & Context:
Recent news headlines for LLY include:
- LLY up 3% on continued investor enthusiasm around its obesity-drug franchise after its recent earnings beat and raised full-year revenue outlook showed exceptionally strong demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound.
- CNBC “Halftime Report” final trades on 8/18 featured Joe Terranova selecting Eli Lilly $LLY.
- Freedom Stocks mentioned $LLY as part of their Freedom Radar before a recent move.
These headlines suggest positive sentiment around LLY, driven by strong earnings and demand for its obesity drugs.
X/Twitter Sentiment (live xAI x_search, cited only):
| User | Post | Sentiment | Time | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom_Stocks | ⚠️ $PFE This was on the Freedom Radar before the move.\n\n📈 The setup eventually traded nearly +35% from the original radar.\n\n📲Everyone manages exits differently.\n\n📡Like this post to jump on board $LLY $NVO $BMY | Bullish | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:39:06 GMT | https://x.com/Freedom_Stocks/status/2089859664129167474 |
| azrael_options | Final trade mix with $LLY and $NFLX is a classic rotation hedge.\n\nDealer delta from those calls keeps the index bid but only until the bell; after that the gamma flip drags. | Neutral | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:36:23 GMT | https://x.com/azrael_options/status/2089858980658979165 |
| TexasTrade7 | $LLY up 3% on continued investor enthusiasm around its obesity-drug franchise after its recent earnings beat and raised full-year revenue outlook showed exceptionally strong demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound. | Bullish | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:36:08 GMT | https://x.com/TexasTrade7/status/2089858916339667354 |
| moneymaker7723 | CNBC “Halftime Report” final trades 8/18\n\nBryn Talkington - Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF $INFL \nStephanie Link - Elanco Animal Health $ELAN \nJoe Terranova - Eli Lilly $LLY \nJason Snipe - Netflix $NFLX | Neutral | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:33:33 GMT | https://x.com/moneymaker7723/status/2089858269393150106 |
| twinsight_x | Aug 18 Trade Recap 🔥\n\n@mataetrades\n$AMD 480P 4.05 -> 6.42 (+59%)\n$SPX 7720C failed\n\n@tradersarangc\n$SPX 7705C 3.15 -> 4.65 (+48%)\n$AVGO 380P 4.83 -> 7.15 (+48%)\n$LLY 1250C 5.15 -> 6.15 (+19%) | Bullish | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:23:57 GMT | https://x.com/twinsight_x/status/2089855850898665585 |
| NQGODTRADES | S&P 500 Update: Wall Street trapped Retail ( The drop was called lastnight go fact check the last video) QQQ/Spy Levels for tomorrow -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=yMa9W_TfYDTpYaAb&v=9UoRJ9roPv4&feature=youtu.be via @YouTube $SNDK $PLTR $AMD $SPCX $LLY $COP $ANET $QBTS $WDC $APP $OKLO $SHOP $PFE $ALAB $CAT $DDOG $UBER $ELF $CELH $TTMI $STRL $RDW $ZETA $AXON $MELI $DIS $BYND $DKNG $DIBS $OPEN $UUUU $VST $BKNG $TXG $ABNB $FSLY $RIOT $AAOI $RGTI $HIMX $CENX $ALB $MCD $HUT $W $INOD $CLX $BROS $KTOS | Neutral | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:30 GMT | https://x.com/NQGODTRADES/status/2089854478883164639 |
| nolphy_01 | I' created a dedicated WhatsApp group for $IAUX $TME $LLY shareholders and active traders to connect, share insights, and get tI' latest updates.\n\nLet's discuss stock market trends.\n\n 🔗https://hihello.com/p/b145e8c9-a47b-4959-ad02-b4e13135cc71\n\nClick this link or the link on my homepage to join | Neutral | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:20 GMT | https://x.com/nolphy_01/status/2089854437817008626 |
| IBZNU | Good day for $LLY | Bullish | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:57:38 GMT | https://x.com/IBZNU/status/2089849229158339054 |
Summary: Posts highlight $LLY gains from obesity drug demand, positive trading recaps, and mentions in CNBC final trades.
Fundamental Analysis:
Based on the provided fundamentals:
- Revenue: $79.6658B
- Trailing EPS: $29.79
- Trailing P/E: 41.15
- Gross Margin: 0.834
- Operating Margin: 0.422
- Profit Margin: 0.335
- Debt/Equity: 3.20
- ROE: 0.788
LLY shows strong revenue and profit margins, with a high P/E ratio indicating potential overvaluation. The debt/equity ratio is relatively high, but ROE is strong.
Current Market Position:
Current price: $1269.55
Recent price action: Up 3% on strong demand for obesity drugs.
Technical Analysis:
SMA trends:
- SMA 5: $1213.52
- SMA 20: $1191.67
- SMA 50: $1174.99
Price is above all SMAs, indicating bullish trend.
RSI 14: 67.92, above 50 but below 70, indicating moderate strength.
MACD: Bullish with $16.02 MACD and $12.81 signal.
Bollinger Bands: Price near upper band, indicating potential overbought.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
Call dollar volume: $327,715.4
Put dollar volume: $84,615.85
Call/put ratio: 79.5%/20.5%, indicating bullish sentiment.
Key Price Levels:
Support: $1174.99 (50-day SMA)
Resistance: $1292.65 (recent high)
25-Day Price Forecast:
LLY is projected for $1280.00 to $1400.00
Rationale: Based on current SMA trends, RSI momentum, MACD signals, and recent volatility (ATR).
Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:
Based on the price forecast, consider:
- Bull Call Spread: Buy $1280C, Sell $1320C
- Iron Condor: Sell $1250C, Buy $1300C, Sell $1200P, Buy $1150P
Risk Factors:
Technical warning signs:
- Potential overbought near upper Bollinger Band
Sentiment divergences:
- None apparent
Volatility and ATR considerations:
- Recent volatility may increase
Summary & Conviction Level:
Overall bias: Bullish
Conviction level: High
One-line trade idea: LLY shows strong bullish momentum with supportive technicals and sentiment.
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