Eli Lilly (LLY) investors should expect fireworks this week as the pharma giant prepares to drop its bombshell Q4 2024 earnings figures before tomorrow’s bell. Given recent price action, a buy-the-dip scenario could be on the cards.

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock inched 2.5% higher through 9:50 a.m. ET Thursday after beating on the top and bottom lines in this morning's Q4 earnings report. Heading into the report, analysts forecast Lilly would earn $5.

Key Takeaways Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Thursday.Analysts tracking the company see increased sales and profit for Eli Lilly in the first full period in which its weight-loss drugs ceased to be in shortage.