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To: Paul Senior who wrote (78991)1/22/2026 12:55:53 PM
From: E_K_S  Respond to of 78998
 
RE: ELAN

Got my idea from PAHC another animal Health Care company I started buying in 11/2023. I continue to own Both but have peeled off my original investment. Trying to hold for long term capital gain and then will be a source of funds for other value Buys.

Based on the stock prices provided and the current market data as of January 22, 2026, here are the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) calculations for your positions in Phibro Animal Health (PAHC) and Elanco Animal Health (ELAN), compared against the S&P 500 ($SPX).

Performance Comparison Table
TickerBuy DateBuy PriceSell PriceHolding PeriodCAGRGain Type$SPX CAGRBeat SPX?
PAHC11/2023 $ 9.43 $42.12$ 2.19 Years 98.21%Long Term21.79%YES
ELAN02/2025 $10.22 $24.95$ 0.94 Years159.40%Short Term14.32%YES
Based on the stock prices provided and the current market data as of January 22, 2026, here are the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) calculations for your positions in Phibro Animal Health (PAHC) and Elanco Animal Health (ELAN), compared against the S&P 500 ($SPX).


Detailed Analysis1. Phibro Animal Health (PAHC)
  • Holding Period: Approximately 2.19 years (from mid-November 2023 to January 22, 2026).

  • Gain Type: Long Term. Since the asset was held for more than one year, the profits are typically subject to lower Long-Term Capital Gains tax rates.

  • Performance: Your investment grew by over 346% in absolute terms. The resulting CAGR of 98.21% significantly outperformed the S&P 500, which posted a CAGR of approximately 21.79% over the same timeframe.

2. Elanco Animal Health (ELAN)
  • Holding Period: Approximately 0.94 years (from mid-February 2025 to January 22, 2026).

  • Gain Type: Short Term. Because the asset was sold in less than one year (it would have reached "Long Term" status in February 2026), these gains are typically taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.

  • Performance: This was an exceptionally high-growth trade, yielding an absolute return of 144% in less than a year. The annualized CAGR of 159.40% massivey beat the S&P 500's CAGR of 14.32% for that period.

SummaryBoth trades were highly successful "Alpha" generators, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin. PAHC benefited from a longer compounding period, while ELAN achieved an explosive return in a shorter window, though it remains a short-term gain for tax purposes.