BofA lifts Lilly price target to $1,397 on oral GLP-1 physician survey

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BofA lifts Lilly price target to $1,397 on oral GLP-1 physician survey
  • Bank of America analysts raised their Lilly price target to $1,397 from $1,341 in a note to clients on Oct. 19, 2026.
  • BofA's Q3 physician survey found oral GLP-1s and the Medicare Bridge are US category expanders, with both deriving about 70% of volumes from patients new to GLP-1s.
  • Foundayo is at 27% of U.S. oral GLP-1 new starts, and BofA's survey indicates 40% share by 2028/29.
  • Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill is a more formidable competitor than expected, according to CNBC Investing Club, and Lilly must show continued progress in closing the gap.
  • Lilly reports Q3 earnings on Oct. 29.

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“Our 3Q physician obesity survey adds validation for oral GLP-1s and the Medicare Bridge as US category expanders”— BofA analysts
“Foundayo is now at 27% of oral GLP-1 new starts, and our survey indicates 40% share by 2028/29.”— BofA analysts

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