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ELANElanco Animal Health Incorporated
$22.36$11.2B
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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

ELAN
NYSE · Specialty & Generic Pharma
$22.36
At close - Sep 24, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$11.17B
P/E-47.6x
52W High$27.98
Volume7.62M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion and Deleveraging Signal Turnaround Inflection

Elanco is executing a turnaround marked by accelerating revenue growth (10.2% in Q2 2026) and a 1,180 basis point gross margin expansion to 58.3%, driven by a favorable product mix and cost discipline. The balance sheet is deleveraging, with debt-to-equity imp...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ELAN price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-287% Peers

P/E is 287% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 43 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 57% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 6
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 10.2% in Q2 2026 with gross margin expanding to 58.3% from 46.5% a year earlier, though SG&A remains elevated at 32.8% of revenue.

Analyst Consensus+25.2% target
Buy(21 analysts)
15 Buy4 Hold2 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong quarterly results

Elanco's latest quarterly results and initial 2026 guidance have improved investor sentiment, highlighting operational execution and margin expansion.

Market leadership position

Elanco is the second largest independent animal health player in a growing market, with a strong presence in both farm animals and pets.

Innovative product pipeline

The company has a late-stage pipeline with potential blockbuster products expected to launch in large market spaces, driving future growth.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/25/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ELAN-0.69%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.30%
1-Year Return
ELAN+19.28%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+16.05%
3-Year Return
ELAN+98.27%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.73%
5-Year Return
ELAN-31.46%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.75%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
-47.6x
Forward P/E
19.7x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
15.7x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.5%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
-47.6x
17.8x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
15.7x
12.5x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
39.3x
39.6x
40th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$12.86-42.5%
Base (Fair)$24.33+8.5%
Bull$36.90+65.0%
$12.86 Bear$24.33 Base$36.90 Bull
Current Market Price: $22.37
Trades at a 8.1% discount to Base DCF ($24.33)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$4.71B+6.2% YoY
Net income
-$232M-168.6% YoY
Free cash flow
$284M-27.9% YoY
Operating margin
5.3%-0.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)1.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)-3.7%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.34+26.3%
vs $0.27
$1.4B+4.2%
vs $1.3B
Q2 2026
May 6, 2026
$0.40+15.7%
vs $0.35
$1.4B+7.4%
vs $1.3B
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026
$0.13+18.2%
vs $0.11
$1.1B+4.7%
vs $1.1B
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
$0.19+46.2%
vs $0.13
$1.1B+4.1%
vs $1.1B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·5d ago
Analyzing Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) & Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:ELAN)

Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN - Get Free Report) and Amarin (NASDAQ: AMRN - Get Free Report) are both healthcare companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings. Volatility and Risk Elanco Animal Health has a

Defense World·6d ago
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated $ELAN Shares Acquired by Corient Private Wealth LP

Corient Private Wealth LP lifted its position in shares of Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) by 124.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 342,271 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 189,540 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LP

PRNewsWire·Sep 17, 2026
Elanco to Participate in BofA Securities Global Healthcare Conference 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) will attend the BofA Securities Global Healthcare Conference 2026 on September 22, 2026.

Seeking Alpha·Sep 15, 2026
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ELAN against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ELAN logoELANElanco Animal Health IncorporatedCurrent
$22.37$11.17B-47.596.22%-4.92%-3.67%—
ZTS logoZTSZoetis Inc.
$70.31$29.48B11.682.28%27.49%69.25%—
PCRX logoPCRXPacira BioSciences, Inc.
$25.56$1.01B159.753.63%1.96%2.13%—
PAHC logoPAHCPhibro Animal Health Corporation
$33.93$1.38B28.5127.37%6.57%28.67%—
NEOG logoNEOGNeogen Corporation
$13.66$2.97B-341.50-2.71%-0.91%-0.37%—
PETS logoPETSPetMed Express, Inc.
$1.56$33.23M-0.57-21.13%-17.34%-91.67%—

Compare ELAN vs Peers

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ZTS

Most directly comparable listed peer for ELAN.

Scale Benchmark

vs LLY

Larger-name benchmark to compare ELAN against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ZTS, PCRX, PAHC, NEOG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ELAN SEC Filings & Documents

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 25, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

5
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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ELAN Frequently Asked Questions

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Elanco Animal Health Incorporated's revenue?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) reported $5.02B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 72% increase from $2.91B in 2016.

How fast is Elanco Animal Health Incorporated growing?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) grew revenue by 6.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is ELAN profitable?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) reported a net loss of $199.0M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is ELAN's return on equity?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) has a return on equity (ROE) of -3.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Elanco Animal Health Incorporated's free cash flow?

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (ELAN) generated $379.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ELAN back in 2016?

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