Lilly lifts 2026 guidance on strong Mounjaro and Zepbound momentum
Aug 5, 2026, 6:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Strong revenue growth, raised full-year guidance, and multiple regulatory/pipeline catalysts imply near-term upside potential. While IPR&D charges compress GAAP metrics, non-GAAP economics and cash-flow trajectory remain positive, supporting multiple expansion. Historical parallels include post-earnings raises when growth drivers and pipeline progress align with higher guidance, though dilution from acquisitions can temper sentiment in the near term.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Lilly posted a robust Q2 2026 with revenue of $22.97B (+48% YoY) and EPS of $7.94 (GAAP) / $8.38 (non-GAAP), aided by $3.03B of acquired IPR&D charges. The company raised 2026 revenue guidance to $85–$87B and non-GAAP EPS to $35.50–$36.50, offset by the IPR&D costs. Regulatory wins and a busy BD pipeline, plus retatrutide obesity data and significant manufacturing expansion in Indiana, support durable growth and potentially higher valuation ahead.
Q2 2026 revenue $22,974M, +48% YoY, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound.
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