Time: 2024-08-08
The pharmaceutical giant , Eli Lilly and Company , recently reported second - quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed expectations , leading to a significant spike in its full - year revenue outlook . The company 's blockbuster diabetes drug , Mounjaro , and weight loss injection , Zepbound , played a crucial role in this impressive performance . Shares of Eli Lilly surged over 10 % in premarket trading following the announcement . Eli Lilly now anticipates full - year adjusted earnings between 6.10 to 6.60 per share , up from the previous guidance of 3.50 to 4 per share , along with revenue projections ranging from 5.4 billion to 6.6 billion.
The strong performance of Mounjaro and Zepbound has driven Eli Lilly 's revenue increase , prompting the company to invest in manufacturing expansions and planned launches of Mounjaro globally . The company has made significant progress in increasing production capacity to meet the soaring demand for its incretin drugs , with Zepbound and Mounjaro now available in the U.S. after experiencing shortages . Eli Lilly 's CEO , David Ricks , highlighted the unprecedented demand for their products and the company 's efforts to ramp up production by building new manufacturing plants and hiring thousands of workers to meet the increasing need.
Quarterly sales of Mounjaro reached .09 billion , while Zepbound generated .24 billion in revenue , exceeding analysts ' expectations . The forecasted combined revenue for the year from these drugs is estimated to be 5 billion . Investor interest in these therapies has propelled Eli Lilly 's market value to over 00 billion , with the stock rising by approximately 32 % this year . The demand for weight - loss treatments is expected to continue growing , with analysts predicting the market to reach 50 billion by the early 2030s.
Eli Lilly 's increased supply of Mounjaro and Zepbound has allowed the company to backfill orders and enhance stocks at wholesalers , contributing to a rise in overall U.S. sales . While supply and demand are becoming more balanced , Eli Lilly anticipates occasional supply tightness for certain dose levels of its diabetes and weight - loss drugs due to expected increases in demand . The company has revised its adjusted profit and revenue forecasts for 2024 , reflecting the positive outlook for continued growth and optimization of its manufacturing operations.