Daniel Clark from Leerink Partners raised the price target for NYSE:ELAN to $11, indicating a 15.67% potential increase.
Elanco’s market performance shows a significant increase of 26.29% to $12.01, surpassing the new target.
The company is positioned for growth into 2026, mitigating risks from tariffs and focusing on expansion.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, trading on the NYSE under the symbol ELAN, is a company that focuses on developing products and services to enhance animal health. It operates in the pharmaceutical industry, providing solutions for both pets and livestock. Elanco competes with other major players in the animal health sector, such as Zoetis and Merck Animal Health.
On May 7, 2025, Daniel Clark from Leerink Partners set a new price target for NYSE:ELAN at $11, up from the previous target of $9.50. At the time, the stock was trading at $9.51, making the new target a 15.67% increase. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook on Elanco’s performance and potential growth.
The analyst, Daniel Clark, maintained a Market Perform rating on ELAN shares, highlighting a solid quarter for the company. Elanco’s exposure to tariffs was less significant than expected, which, along with bearish market positioning, may lead to a short squeeze. This situation occurs when investors who bet against the stock are forced to buy shares to cover their positions, driving the price up.
Currently, ELAN is trading at $12.01, marking a significant increase of 26.29% from the previous price. The stock has fluctuated between $10.75 and $12.14 today, showing strong market activity. Over the past year, ELAN has seen a high of $18.80 and a low of $8.02, indicating volatility in its trading pattern.
Elanco’s market capitalization is approximately $5.96 billion, with a trading volume of 20.71 million shares. Leerink views Elanco as a growth story for the latter half of 2025 and into 2026, considering the updated guidance prudent. The company is mitigating potential downsides from pharmaceutical tariffs and the full impact of China tariffs, positioning itself for future growth.
