JNJ vs LLY
Johnson & Johnson and Lilly (Eli), both Healthcare
Lilly (Eli) is the larger company at $980B against $550B. On trailing earnings JNJ is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 30.3 against 39.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year LLY returned +55% against +53% for JNJ. The RyuScore puts JNJ ahead, 69 against 63 out of 100.
| Figure | JNJ | LLY |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $261 | $1179 |
| Market cap | $550B | $980B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 30.3 | 39.5 |
| Dividend yield | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| 1-year return | +53% | +55% |
| 5-year return | +80% | +418% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 69/100 | 63/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Johnson & Johnson
Revenue of $25B in Q2 2026, net income $5.5B. Its largest reported line is DARZALEX, 19% of the disclosed total.
Lilly (Eli)
Revenue of $23B in Q2 2026, net income $7.1B. Its largest reported line is Cardiometabolic Health, 47% of the disclosed total.
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