Eli Lilly has normally been a market-beating stock, but not this year.

Eli Lilly ( LLY -2.37% ) stock is down big this year. It has lost 17% of its value thus far in 2025 (returns as of Aug. 7). It's not usual territory for the top healthcare stock to be in, given the tremendous growth it has achieved in recent years. On Thursday, the stock crashed 14% after reporting its recent earnings numbers, despite them seemingly looking strong.

The stock is struggling badly, and if things don't improve in short order, Eli Lilly will be on track for its worst performance since 2008. Is the company in big trouble, or could this actually be a great time to invest in the healthcare stock, with it recently hitting a new 52-week low?

Earnings disappointment, despite guidance raise

On Thursday,

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