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Elanco Animal Health (ELAN)

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$14.28
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Profit since last BUY19.4%
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06/30/2025: ELAN (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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15 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $14.86

1 Year Target Price $14.86

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$14.86Target price
Low$8.02
Current$14.28
high$15.78

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.36%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.10B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.04
1Y Target Price 14.86
Price to earnings Ratio 19.04
1Y Target Price 14.86
Volume (30-day avg) 15
Beta 1.68
52 Weeks Range 8.02 - 15.78
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 8.02 - 15.78
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.75

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 8.43%
Operating Margin (TTM) 10.14%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.01%

Valuation

Trailing PE 19.04
Forward PE 16.81
Enterprise Value 11000112077
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6
Enterprise Value 11000112077
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.6
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.48
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.85
Shares Outstanding 496646016
Shares Floating 492857091
Shares Outstanding 496646016
Shares Floating 492857091
Percent Insiders 1.03
Percent Institutions 101.48

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 14.86
Buy 1
Strong Buy 6
Buy 1
Strong Buy 6
Hold 8
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Elanco Animal Health

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Elanco Animal Health was founded in 1954 as a division of Eli Lilly and Company. It focused on animal health products and was later spun off as an independent company in 2019. Elanco has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading animal health company.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Companion Animal Health: Focuses on products for pets, including parasiticides, vaccines, and therapeutics.
  • Food Animal Health: Focuses on products for livestock, including poultry, swine, and cattle, offering solutions for disease prevention, growth promotion, and overall animal well-being.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Elanco is led by Jeff Simmons (President and CEO). The organizational structure includes functional departments such as R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Interceptor Plus: A parasiticide for dogs. Competes with products from Zoetis (Revolution) and Merck (Bravecto). Market share is estimated to be around 15% of the canine parasiticide market with annual revenues around $300 million.
  • Credelio: An oral flea and tick preventative for dogs and cats. Key competitors include Bravecto (Merck) and NexGard (Boehringer Ingelheim). Market Share is about 8% with revenue generation of 200 million per year.
  • Rumensin: An ionophore used to improve feed efficiency in cattle. Competes with other feed additives. Market share estimation is unavailable but it is a key source of revenue for the company.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The animal health industry is growing due to increased pet ownership, rising demand for animal protein, and advancements in veterinary medicine. The market is characterized by innovation, consolidation, and regulatory oversight.

Positioning

Elanco is a major player in the animal health industry, with a broad portfolio of products and a global presence. Its competitive advantages include its R&D capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and distribution network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global animal health market is projected to reach over $70 billion. Elanco is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, focusing on both companion and food animal segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Global presence and distribution network
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • R&D capabilities
  • Expertise in both companion and food animal health

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels post-Bayer acquisition
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions
  • Reliance on key products
  • Exposure to regulatory risks
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates

Opportunities

  • Expansion in emerging markets
  • Development of novel therapeutics
  • Growth in the pet health market
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations
  • Increasing demand for sustainable animal protein

Threats

  • Competition from larger players
  • Generic erosion of key products
  • Economic downturns affecting pet ownership
  • Disease outbreaks impacting livestock
  • Changing regulatory landscape

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ZTS
  • MRK
  • BMY

Competitive Landscape

Elanco faces intense competition from larger, more diversified players like Zoetis and Merck. Elanco's advantages include its focus on animal health and its strong brand recognition. However, it needs to manage its debt and successfully integrate acquisitions to remain competitive.

Major Acquisitions

Bayer Animal Health

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6890
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Elanco's product portfolio and geographic reach, creating the second-largest animal health company globally.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Elanco's growth has been driven by organic sales and acquisitions, particularly the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The company has focused on expanding its product portfolio and geographic reach.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Elanco, driven by the increasing demand for animal health products and the company's focus on innovation. Revenue growth is expected to be in the mid-single digits percentage annually.

Recent Initiatives: Elanco has been focused on integrating the Bayer Animal Health business, launching new products, and investing in R&D.

Summary

Elanco is a prominent player in the animal health industry, benefiting from a strong brand and diverse product portfolio. However, the company faces challenges related to its high debt levels and integration efforts following the Bayer acquisition. To capitalize on growth opportunities, Elanco needs to focus on innovation and strategic partnerships while managing its financial risks and keeping tabs on generic competition.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary.

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About Elanco Animal Health

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Greenfield, IN, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-09-20
President, CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey N. Simmons
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 9000
Full time employees 9000

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, an animal health company, innovates, develops, manufactures, and markets products for pets and farm animals worldwide. It offers pet health products, such as parasiticides, vaccines, and therapeutics that protect pets from fleas, ticks, and internal parasites under the Seresto, K-9 Advantage, Advantix, and Advocate trademarks; prescription parasiticide products, an over-the-counter treatments for the prevention and elimination of fleas and ticks under the Credelio, Credelio Cat, Credelio Plus, Interceptor Plus, Doncit, Drontal, Drontal Plus, and Trifexis trademarks; vaccines portfolio that provides differentiated prevention coverage for a number of important pet health risks; and therapeutics portfolio for the treatment of pain, otitis, cardiovascular, and dermatology indications, as well as osteoarthritis for dogs and cats under the Galliprant trademark. The company also provides farm animal products that help farmers improve animal health and wellbeing, and raise livestock, such as cattle, swine, and poultry. In addition, it offers medicated feed additives, injectable antibiotics, vaccines, insecticides and enzymes, and others under the Rumensin, Baytril, and Experior trademarks for cattle; and under the Maxiban and Monteban trademarks for the control and prevention of intestinal disease in poultry. Further, the company offers other pet health products for cats and dogs under the Atopica, Milbemax, Onsior, and TruCan trademarks; and other farm animal products for poultry, cattle, and swine under the AviPro, Catosal, Denagard, Hemicell, Pulmotil, and Surmax tradmarks. It sells its products to third-party distributors and independent retailers; and directly to farm animal producers and veterinarians. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana.