LLY · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report
Capital Return Program
ELI LILLY & Co · 2026-04-30 · Importance 56 · Surprise 24 · In source text
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Lilly repurchased $2.3 billion of shares under its $15.0 billion repurchase program authorized in December 2024 and had $8.6 billion remaining under the program as of March 31, 2026. In the same period, Lilly paid dividends of $1.5 billion ($1.73 per share). These cash returns to shareholders are material cash uses in the quarter and will affect near-term liquidity and cash reserves. Management continues to balance capital returns with investments in manufacturing expansion and business development.
Key facts
- During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased $2.3 billion of shares under our $15.0 billion share repurchase program authorized in December 2024, and as of March 31, 2026, we had $8.6 billion remaining under this program. source
- During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we paid dividends of $1.5 billion, or $1.73 per share, to our shareholders. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -2.0% | During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased $2.3 billion of shares under our $15.0 billion share repurchase program… |
| cash | negative | realized | -1.3% | During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we paid dividends of $1.5 billion, or $1.73 per share, to our shareholders. |