Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock was the picture of health on Friday. Shares of the massive American pharmaceutical company rose by more than 2% on the day, thanks largely to news from a rival. That performance was in contrast to the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) trajectory;

All told, Lilly stock still gained 33% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Unfortunately, Lilly investors haven't had much to celebrate so far in 2025. On Jan. 14, shares of Lilly dropped by as much as 8% and ended the day down around 6%. Year-to-date, share prices are down about 1.4%.

Eli Lilly and Company's correction may be coming to an end as the actual demand for its drugs seems to be holding well. Learn more about LLY stock here.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY), a leading global pharmaceutical firm, finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it navigates a landscape of robust demand for its groundbreaking diabetes and obesity treatments,