Eli Lilly soars past expectations to hit 45% sales growth in 2025

Core Insights - Eli Lilly's revenue surged by 45% in 2025, reaching $65.2 billion, primarily driven by the success of GLP-1RA drugs in the obesity market [1] - The company's market capitalization has reached around $1 trillion, making it the first healthcare company to achieve this milestone [2] Revenue Breakdown - Mounjaro (tirzepatide) generated approximately $23 billion in sales, while Zepbound (tirzepatide) contributed $13.5 billion [3] - Other products, including breast cancer therapy Verzenio (abemaciclib), also contributed significantly with $5.7 billion in sales [4] - Lilly's revenue in Q4 2025 was up 43% compared to Q4 2024, exceeding analyst expectations by $1.3 billion [4] Future Outlook - For 2026, Lilly anticipates revenue growth to continue, projecting between $80 billion and $83 billion [5] - The company is also preparing for the potential approval of its oral GLP-1RA candidate orforglipron by the FDA [5] Manufacturing Expansion - Lilly announced plans for four new manufacturing facilities in the US as part of a $27 billion investment, with at least three designated for weight loss therapies [6] - Analysts from Citi noted that Mounjaro's sales exceeded expectations, positioning 2026 for strong performance driven by the incretin franchise [6] Competitive Landscape - Lilly's success contrasts with rival Novo Nordisk, which has seen a decline in its market position despite being the first to market with injectable GLP-1RAs [6] - Novo Nordisk has warned of a potential 13% sales drop in 2026, relying on the new oral Wegovy (semaglutide) for recovery [7]