LLY Trading Analysis - 08/19/2026 12:28 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT

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.

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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

$1,225.73 +0.00%
52-Week Range
$685.15 - $1,292.65
Market Cap
$2.20T
P/E (TTM)
41.15
PEG Ratio
N/A
Beta
N/A
Next Earnings
N/A
Avg Volume
$3.30M
Dividend Yield
N/A

Fundamental Snapshot

Valuation

P/E (Trailing)41.15
P/E (Forward)N/A
PEG RatioN/A
Price/Book64.88

Profitability

EPS (Trailing)$29.79
EPS (Forward)N/A
ROE78.84%
Net Margin33.53%

Financial Health

Revenue (TTM)$79.67B
Debt/Equity3.20
Free Cash FlowN/A
Rev GrowthN/A

Analyst Consensus

None
Target: $N/A
Based on None Analysts

📈 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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