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Lilly Accelerates Growth with Strong Q3, Higher 2026 Outlook, and Expanded Approvals

Oct 29, 2026, 6:56 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Significant revenue beat, raised full-year guidance, and multiple regulatory approvals suggest sustained growth and potential multiple expansion; IPR&D charges are a GAAP headwind but not a recurring cash item, which investors typically overlook in favor of underlying growth.

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Lilly posted a robust Q3 2026 with revenue of $24.4B, up 39% YoY, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound. The company raised 2026 guidance to $91-92B and non-GAAP EPS to $35-36, offset by $4.57B in acquired IPR&D charges. Regulatory expansions and strategic acquisitions signal stronger long-term growth, though GAAP metrics reflect significant one-time charges.

  • Q3 2026 revenue $24.397B, up 39% YoY driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound.
  • Raised 2026 revenue guidance to $91-92B and non-GAAP EPS to $35-36.
  • Q3 2026 GAAP EPS $7.22; non-GAAP EPS $7.48; $4.57B acquired IPR&D charges.
  • Regulatory approvals expanded indications across diabetes, obesity, oncology; pipeline updates prominent.
  • Acquired AtaiBeckley; post-quarter Merida Biosciences acquisition to bolster pipeline.

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