Jim Cramer Highlights Elanco's "Comeback Story"

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:

) is one of the . Cramer highlighted the stock’s terrific performance over the last 12 months, as he commented:

I love a good comeback story. Right now, there’s a great one playing out in Elanco Animal Health. That’s a veterinary medicine company spun off by Eli Lilly all the way back in 2018. Stock struggled to gain traction for a long time, but it’s now up 137% over the past 12 months and almost 17% since the start of 2026. Today, Elanco rallied another 6.6% after it reported a very strong quarter, 12% revenue growth driven by strength in both pet health and farm animals, and a 2-cent earnings beat off 11 cent basis. At the same time, management gave a very solid full-year forecast. This is a growth company, people.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) sells products to protect and treat pets and farm animals, including parasiticides, vaccines, therapeutics, and medicated feed additives. During the episode aired on December 17, 2025, a caller inquired about the stock and Cramer replied:

They are doing everything right. I am so impressed with the way they’ve turned that company around. I’m glad you brought it out. That was a real good idea.