If you'd invested in Lilly (Eli) (LLY): performance and returns
Looking for Lilly (Eli)'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Lilly (Eli) have returned?
This calculator shows how much Lilly (Eli) stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Lilly (Eli)
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,303 | +30% |
| 3 years ago | $3,854 | +285% |
| 5 years ago | $5,854 | +485% |
| 10 years ago | $16,659 | +1566% |
| since inception (1984) | $248,427 | +24743% |
Return by year (Lilly (Eli))
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +14% | $1,140 (+14%) |
| 2025 | +14% | $1,303 (+30%) |
| 2024 | +22% | $1,591 (+59%) |
| 2023 | +142% | $3,854 (+285%) |
| 2022 | +25% | $4,799 (+380%) |
| 2021 | +22% | $5,854 (+485%) |
| 2020 | +62% | $9,509 (+851%) |
| 2019 | 0% | $9,497 (+850%) |
| 2018 | +64% | $15,573 (+1457%) |
| 2017 | -7% | $14,484 (+1348%) |
| 2016 | +15% | $16,659 (+1566%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LLY return?
$1,000 invested in Lilly (Eli) 10 years ago would be worth $16,659 today, i.e. +32%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LLY's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+142%). Worst year: 2017 (-7%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LLY since inception be worth?
Since 1984, $1,000 would have become $248,427 (+24743%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Lilly (Eli)'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Lilly (Eli) pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Lilly (Eli)'s average annual return (ROI)?
Lilly (Eli)'s return on investment is about +32%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.