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Elanco Raises 2026 Outlook After Q2 Growth Led by Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro

Aug 5, 2026, 6:29 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive earnings beat/slightly above expectations on revenue, margin, and a clear guidance raise. The Salient drivers include Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro, the AHV acquisition, and a path to sub-3x leverage, all of which support higher multiple expectations and potential near-term upside as investors reprice growth and capital allocation optionality.

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Elanco posted a strong Q2 with revenue of $1.368B, up 10% YoY and 8% organic CC, driven by Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro. The company lifted full-year guidance and highlighted faster margin expansion along with debt deleveraging, targeting a net leverage below 3x by 2027. The AHV International acquisition, completed in April 2026, supports near-term revenue growth and IPP strategy execution.

  • Q2 2026 revenue $1,368M, up 10% YoY; organic CC up 8%.
  • Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro drive growth; AHV acquisition closed in April 2026.
  • Full-year guidance raised: revenue $5.09–$5.14B; innovation revenue $1.25B.
  • Adj EBITDA $1.01–$1.035B; Adj EPS $1.10–$1.16; leverage ~3.0x by 2027.
  • Net leverage at 3.1x; management targets below 3x next year.

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