Over the past five years, Eli Lilly stock has risen roughly 320% as of market close Aug. 11. Meanwhile, the company has delivered a dividend-adjusted total return of roughly 347% over the last five years. After factoring in the added benefits of the company's dividend, a $1,000 investment made in Eli Lilly stock would now be worth roughly $4,472.

The Dow and S&P 500 eased on Thursday, as shares of Eli Lilly dropped after data from its oral weight loss drug disappointed, while Nasdaq ended slightly higher. Shares of cybersecurity firm Fortinet also dropped after it gave a revenue forecast below Wall Street estimates.