Entry Rationale
The entry is considered based on the support level just above the 20-day low ($1109.15), with upward pressure towards the resistance level of $1241.89 deemed valid during a rebound accompanied by trading volume in the oversold range.
Eli Lilly easily tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge
Eli Lilly easily surpassed quarterly earnings driven by a surge in sales of Zepbound and Mounjaro, and raised its guidance for 2026.
The entry is considered based on the support level just above the 20-day low ($1109.15), with upward pressure towards the resistance level of $1241.89 deemed valid during a rebound accompanied by trading volume in the oversold range.
Due to the strong performance and upward guidance following the surge in sales of Zepbound and Mounjaro, I will take profits if it reaches the resistance level of $1241.89, and if it falls below the support level of $1109.15 based on the 20-day low, I will cut losses.
The RSI(14) is at 42.1, indicating an oversold condition, with the moving averages in a positive alignment. The trading volume is 1.71 times the 20-day average, and the recent 7-day volatility recorded a change of -6.7%.
A target return of 3.5% was set, aiming for a rebound between the support level based on the lowest price on the 20th ($1109.15) and the resistance level ($1241.89). However, the actual result recorded a return of 14.8%, resulting in an OVERHIT designation. The strong catalysts of a surge in sales for Zepbound and Mounjaro, along with an upward revision of the 2026 guidance, were accurately captured, as was the rebound pressure accompanied by a trading volume reaching 1.71 times in an oversold zone (RSI 42.1). While the direction was correct, it was confirmed that the strength of the upward momentum and the speed of the market's reaction were conservatively estimated, leading to an inability to fully capture the much larger increase than anticipated.
Through this transaction, we confirmed the possibility of an overshooting beyond the expected target price during an oversold rebound phase accompanied by strong earnings guidance upgrades and increased trading volume. In the future, when similar positive news and indicator conditions overlap, we will flexibly adjust our response criteria to maximize profits, without being tied solely to conservative profit-taking targets.