Eli Lilly delivered a stunning financial performance, exceeding market expectations, driven by demand for its metabolic disease treatments.
Revenue surged to $17.6 billion, a 54% year-over-year increase, outpacing the $16.1 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $7.02, nearly 17% above the highest analyst projection of $6.02.
This growth was primarily fueled by tirzepatide-based pharmaceuticals. The company upgraded its full-year guidance, signaling continued momentum in key growth segments.
Unprecedented demand for metabolic disease treatments drove the company's record-breaking quarter.
Author's summary: Eli Lilly's financial performance exceeded expectations.