ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) Return on equity 2016–2025
ELI LILLY & Co (LLY) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
77.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 19.5% → 77.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 77.8% | +3.6 pp |
| FY2024 | 74.2% | +25.6 pp |
| FY2023 | 48.6% | -10.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 58.6% | -3.5 pp |
| FY2021 | 62.2% | -47.6 pp |
| FY2020 | 109.8% | -209.3 pp |
| FY2019 | 319.1% | +286.2 pp |
| FY2018 | 32.9% | +34.6 pp |
| FY2017 | -1.8% | -21.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 19.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice