Lilly(US:LLY)2025-10-30 15:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, revenue grew by 54% compared to Q3 2024, driven by key products [6][9] - Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 83.6%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points year-over-year [9] - Earnings per share increased to $7.02, compared to $1.18 in Q3 2024 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from key products accounted for $12 billion in the quarter, with significant contributions from immunology, oncology, and cardiometabolic health [11][12] - EBGLYSS prescriptions increased by 41% in Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025 [11] - Mounjaro's total prescriptions grew by over 60% in the U.S. [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue increased by 45%, with strong volume growth from Zepbound and Mounjaro, despite a 15% decline in price [10] - International revenue increased by over 100% in constant currency, reflecting strong uptake of Mounjaro [10] - Japan, China, and the rest of the world saw constant currency revenue growth of 24%, 22%, and 51%, respectively [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its manufacturing footprint and has announced plans for new facilities in the U.S. [7][8] - Lilly aims to leverage its robust pipeline and R&D investments to maintain a competitive edge in the market [51][53] - The company is pursuing an "all of the above" strategy to expedite the launch of orforglipron [39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong performance and market share gains in the incretin analogs market [6][9] - The company raised its revenue and earnings per share guidance for the year based on strong financial performance [6][15] - Management acknowledged the competitive landscape but emphasized confidence in their portfolio and execution strategy [51][53] Other Important Information - The company distributed $1.3 billion in dividends and executed approximately $700 million in share repurchases during the quarter [8] - Lilly achieved several key milestones, including FDA approvals and positive trial results for multiple products [7][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on orforglipron and its market launch - Management indicated a focus on getting orforglipron to patients quickly and is pursuing various strategies to expedite its launch [39] Question: Insights on Mounjaro's international ramp - Management noted strong performance in new markets and emphasized the importance of patient activation for obesity treatment [46] Question: Market dynamics and competitor behavior - Management expressed confidence in their competitive position and highlighted ongoing investments in R&D and execution [51][53] Question: Pricing and volume dynamics for orforglipron - Management discussed the importance of understanding price elasticity and the potential for significant market expansion with orforglipron [85]