Lilly reports first-quarter 2025 financial results and highlights pipeline momentum
- Revenue increased significantly by 45% to $12.73 billion in Q1 2025
- Mounjaro sales grew 113% to $3.84 billion
- Zepbound revenue reached $2.31 billion, up from $517.4 million in Q1 2024
- Gross margin improved to 82.5%, up 1.6 percentage points
- Positive Phase 3 trial results for oral GLP-1 agonist orforglipron
- Plans to double U.S. manufacturing investment exceeding $50 billion
- Lower realized prices impacted revenue with a 6% decrease
- R&D expenses increased 8% to $2.73 billion
- Marketing, selling and administrative expenses rose 26% to $2.47 billion
- Higher acquired IPR&D charges of $1.57 billion compared to $110.5 million in Q1 2024
- Effective tax rate increased to 20.2% from 11.6% in Q1 2024
Insights
Lilly delivers exceptional 45% revenue growth driven by GLP-1 drugs, with pipeline advancements including promising oral GLP-1 data.
Lilly's Q1 2025 results showcase remarkable commercial execution with revenue surging
Profitability metrics remained robust despite significant R&D investments. Gross margin improved 1.6 percentage points to
The standout pipeline development is orforglipron's positive Phase 3 trial results. This oral GLP-1 agonist represents a potential paradigm shift by offering a convenient pill alternative to injectable therapies. It's just the first of seven late-stage studies in diabetes and obesity, indicating substantial R&D momentum.
While Lilly reduced their 2025 EPS guidance due to the Q1 IPR&D charges, they maintained their revenue outlook of
The
Lilly's orforglipron oral GLP-1 success potentially transforms treatment landscape while Mounjaro/Zepbound fuel exceptional growth.
The most significant development in Lilly's Q1 report is the successful Phase 3 trial for orforglipron, their oral GLP-1 agonist for Type 2 diabetes. This represents a potential game-changer in the metabolic disease space, where the requirement for injections has been a barrier to wider adoption. An effective oral option could dramatically expand the addressable patient population and strengthen Lilly's already dominant position in the GLP-1 market.
The commercial performance of Lilly's injectable GLP-1 portfolio continues to exceed expectations. Mounjaro's expansion outside the U.S. is particularly noteworthy, with international revenue growing to
Lilly's manufacturing investment strategy is particularly forward-thinking. The commitment to build four new facilities and invest over
The pipeline beyond metabolic disease also shows momentum, with regulatory progress for Jaypirca in Europe for CLL, and positive clinical data across multiple therapeutic areas including immunology (baricitinib for alopecia areata, EBGLYSS for atopic dermatitis) and gastroenterology (Omvoh for Crohn's disease). This broad-based progress suggests Lilly's R&D productivity extends well beyond their headline GLP-1 franchise.
The launch of additional Zepbound vial doses and expanded savings programs for self-pay patients indicates Lilly is actively addressing access barriers, potentially accelerating adoption curves in the weight loss segment where insurance coverage remains variable.
- Revenue in Q1 2025 increased
45% to driven by volume growth from Mounjaro and Zepbound.$12.73 billion - Pipeline progress included positive Phase 3 trial results for orforglipron (small molecule oral GLP-1 agonist) in Type 2 diabetes in the first of seven obesity and diabetes Phase 3 trials.
- Q1 2025 EPS increased
23% to on a reported basis and increased$3.06 29% to on a non-GAAP basis, both inclusive of$3.34 of acquired IPR&D charges.$1.72 - Revenue guidance reaffirmed to be between
and$58.0 billion .$61.0 billion
"Lilly had a solid start to the year, with
Financial Results
$ in millions, except per share data | First-Quarter | ||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||
Revenue | $ 8,768.0 | 45 % | |||
Net income – Reported | 2,759.3 | 2,242.9 | 23 % | ||
Earnings per share – Reported | 3.06 | 2.48 | 23 % | ||
Net income – Non-GAAP | 3,004.4 | 2,335.3 | 29 % | ||
Earnings per share – Non-GAAP | 3.34 | 2.58 | 29 % | ||
A discussion of the non-GAAP financial measures is included below under "Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information (Unaudited)."
First-Quarter Reported Results
In Q1 2025, worldwide revenue was
Revenue in the
Revenue outside the
Gross margin increased
In Q1 2025, research and development expenses increased
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased
In Q1 2025, the company recognized acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) charges of
The effective tax rate was
In Q1 2025, net income and earnings per share (EPS) were
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1 The Company defines Key Products as Ebglyss, Jaypirca, Kisunla, Mounjaro, Omvoh, Verzenio, and Zepbound. |
First-Quarter Non-GAAP Measures
On a non-GAAP basis, Q1 2025 gross margin increased
The effective tax rate on a non-GAAP basis was
On a non-GAAP basis, Q1 2025 net income and EPS were
For further detail on non-GAAP measures, see the reconciliation below as well as the "Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information (Unaudited)" table later in this press release.
First-Quarter | |||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||
Earnings per share (reported) | $ 3.06 | $ 2.48 | 23 % | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | .11 | .12 | |||
Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges | .03 | — | |||
Net losses (gains) on investments in equity securities | .13 | (.02) | |||
Earnings per share (non-GAAP) | $ 3.34 | $ 2.58 | 29 % | ||
Acquired IPR&D | 1.72 | .10 | NM | ||
Numbers may not add due to rounding | |||||
NM – not meaningful |
Selected Revenue Highlights
(Dollars in millions) | First-Quarter | ||||
Selected Products | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||
Mounjaro | $ 3,841.8 | $ 1,806.5 | 113 % | ||
Zepbound | 2,311.9 | 517.4 | NM | ||
Verzenio | 1,158.9 | 1,050.3 | 10 % | ||
Total Revenue | 12,728.5 | 8,768.0 | 45 % | ||
NM – not meaningful |
Mounjaro
For Q1 2025, worldwide Mounjaro revenue increased
Zepbound
For Q1 2025,
Verzenio
For Q1 2025, worldwide Verzenio revenue increased
Lilly shared numerous updates recently on key regulatory, clinical, business development and other events, including:
Regulatory | Lilly's Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) recommended by CHMP for approval in the European |
Lilly's statement about the CHMP opinion issued for donanemab (announcement). | |
Clinical | Lilly's oral GLP-1, orforglipron, demonstrated statistically significant efficacy results |
Lilly's lepodisiran reduced levels of genetically inherited heart disease risk factor, | |
Lilly's baricitinib delivered high rates of hair regrowth for adolescents with severe | |
Lilly's EBGLYSS® (lebrikizumab-lbkz) single monthly maintenance injection | |
Most patients on Lilly's Omvoh® (mirikizumab-mrkz) for Crohn's disease achieved | |
Other | LillyDirect platform expands to facilitate access to Alzheimer's disease care |
Lilly plans to more than double | |
Lilly launches additional Zepbound vial doses and offers new savings for self-pay |
For information on important public announcements, visit the news section of Lilly's website.
2025 Financial Guidance
The company updated certain elements of its 2025 financial guidance to reflect the impact of the Q1 2025 acquired IPR&D charges.
The company reaffirms its previous 2025 revenue guidance and expects it to be between
The performance margin2 is still expected to be in the range of
Other income (expense) on a reported basis is now expected to be expense in the range of
The 2025 estimated effective tax rate increased from approximately
Guidance for EPS for 2025 decreased to the range of
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2 The Company defines performance margin as gross margin less R&D, Marketing, Selling, and Administrative and Asset Impairment, Restructuring and Other Charges divided by revenue |
2025 Guidance | |
Earnings per share (reported) | |
Amortization of intangible assets | .44 |
Asset impairment, restructuring, and other special charges | .03 |
Net losses on investments in equity securities | .13 |
Earnings per share (non-GAAP) | |
Numbers may not add due to rounding |
The following table summarizes the company's updated 2025 financial guidance:
Prior | Updated(1) (2) (3) | |||
Revenue | Unchanged | |||
Performance Margin(4) | ||||
(reported) | Unchanged | |||
(non-GAAP) | Unchanged | |||
Other Income/(Expense) (reported) | ( | ( | ||
Other Income/(Expense) (non-GAAP) | ( | Unchanged | ||
Tax Rate | Approx. | Approx. | ||
Earnings per Share (reported) | ||||
Earnings per Share (non-GAAP) | ||||
(1) Non-GAAP guidance reflects adjustments presented in the earnings per share reconciliation table above. | ||||
(2) Guidance includes acquired IPR&D charges through Q1 2025 of | ||||
(3) This guidance is based on the existing tariff and trade environment as of May 1, 2025, and does not reflect any policy shifts, including | ||||
(4) The Company defines performance margin as gross margin less R&D, Marketing, Selling, and Administrative, and Asset Impairment, |
Webcast of Conference Call
As previously announced, investors and the general public can access a live webcast of the Q1 2025 financial results conference call through a link on Lilly's website at investor.lilly.com/webcasts-and-presentations. The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time today and will be available for replay via the website.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain financial information is presented on both a reported and a non-GAAP basis. Some numbers in this press release may not add due to rounding. Reported results were prepared in accordance with
About Lilly
Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/news. F-LLY
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Operating Results (Unaudited) – REPORTED | ||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share data) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Chg. | ||||
Revenue | $ | 12,728.5 | $ | 8,768.0 | 45 % | |
Cost of sales | 2,224.2 | 1,673.5 | 33 % | |||
Research and development | 2,733.7 | 2,522.8 | 8 % | |||
Marketing, selling and administrative | 2,468.8 | 1,952.2 | 26 % | |||
Acquired IPR&D | 1,571.7 | 110.5 | NM | |||
Asset impairment, restructuring and | 35.0 | — | NM | |||
Operating income | 3,695.1 | 2,509.0 | 47 % | |||
Net interest income (expense) | (195.4) | (133.8) | ||||
Net other income (expense) | (43.6) | 160.9 | ||||
Other income (expense) | (239.0) | 27.1 | NM | |||
Income before income taxes | 3,456.1 | 2,536.1 | 36 % | |||
Income tax expense | 696.8 | 293.2 | 138 % | |||
Net income | $ | 2,759.3 | $ | 2,242.9 | 23 % | |
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 3.06 | $ | 2.48 | 23 % | |
Dividends paid per share | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.30 | 15 % | |
Weighted-average shares | 900,604 | 903,802 |
NM – not meaningful |
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Reconciliation of GAAP Reported to Selected Non-GAAP Adjusted Information (Unaudited) | |||
(Dollars in millions, except per share data and numbers may not add due to rounding) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Gross Margin - As Reported | $ 10,504.3 | $ 7,094.5 | |
Increase for excluded items: | |||
Amortization of intangible assets (Cost of sales)(1) | 123.0 | 139.1 | |
Gross Margin - Non-GAAP | $ 10,627.3 | $ 7,233.6 | |
Gross Margin as a percent of revenue - | 82.5 % | 80.9 % | |
Gross Margin as a percent of revenue - | 83.5 % | 82.5 % |
1. | Exclude amortization of intangibles primarily associated with costs of marketed products acquired or licensed from third parties. |
2. | Non-GAAP gross margin as a percent of revenue reflects the gross margin effects of the adjustments presented above. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Net income - Reported | $ 2,759.3 | $ 2,242.9 | |
Increase (decrease) for excluded items: | |||
Amortization of intangible assets (Cost of sales)(1) | 123.0 | 139.1 | |
Asset impairment, restructuring and other | 35.0 | — | |
Net (gains) losses on investments in | 152.0 | (23.4) | |
Corresponding tax effects (Income taxes) | (64.9) | (23.3) | |
Net income - Non-GAAP | $ 3,004.4 | $ 2,335.3 | |
Effective tax rate - Reported | 20.2 % | 11.6 % | |
Effective tax rate - Non-GAAP(3) | 20.2 % | 11.9 % | |
Earnings per share (diluted) - Reported | $ 3.06 | $ 2.48 | |
Earnings per share (diluted) - Non-GAAP | $ 3.34 | $ 2.58 |
1. | Exclude amortization of intangibles primarily associated with costs of marketed products acquired or licensed from third parties. |
2. | For the three months ended March 31, 2025, excludes charges related to intangible asset impairments. |
3. | Non-GAAP tax rate reflects the tax effects of the adjustments presented above. |
Refer to: | Ashley Hennessey; gentry_ashley_jo@lilly.com; (317) 416-4363 (Media) |
Mike Czapar; czapar_michael_c@lilly.com; (317) 617-0983 (Investors) |
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