Elanco Animal Health Gets Its Bite Back, Pipeline Efforts Earn Praise

Core Viewpoint - Elanco Animal Health Incorporated appears to be turning a corner after years of market share losses and uneven execution, with a stabilized core business and promising innovation pipeline [1][2]. Business Performance - Investor meetings hosted by William Blair have led to an upgrade of Elanco's stock, highlighting the stabilization of the core business, which constitutes about 85% of sales, due to improved execution [2][3]. - The company's recent product launches in both livestock and pet health are expected to enhance growth, potentially contributing around five percentage points to overall growth in 2025 [4]. Product Pipeline and Innovation - Elanco's Zenrelia (ilunocitinib) received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency, with expectations for market approval and supply before the end of Q3 [5]. - New farm animal products like Bovaer and Experior, which currently face little to no competition, may increase demand for older products such as Rumensin [5]. Competitive Landscape - Elanco faces significant competition from larger, well-funded companies like Merck and Zoetis, which are also heavily investing in new product development [6]. - Merck's JAK inhibitor could impact the performance of Elanco's Zenrelia, as it is expected to have fewer safety concerns, while Zoetis has a strong track record of improving existing products [6]. Stock Performance - Elanco's stock is currently up 3.05%, trading at $14.18 [7].