Coffee Chat with Jake
So, I was hanging out with my buddy Jake the other day, grabbing a coffee. Jake's this total finance nerd, always talking about the stock market and stuff. We ended up chatting about Eli Lilly's latest earnings report, which had just come out.
Impressive Revenue Growth
Jake was stoked about the report! Eli Lilly absolutely crushed it this quarter, with sales jumping a crazy 36%. Their big-name drugs like Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Verzenio were killing it. It wasn't just a little win – everyone in finance was talking about it.
A Milestone in Alzheimer's Treatment
The coolest thing in the whole report was that they got approval for Kisunla to treat Alzheimer's. It's a huge deal for everyone, not just Eli Lilly. Jake's grandma had Alzheimer's, so he was super pumped about it. It gave him hope for other families going through the same thing.
Bold Revenue Guidance
But it wasn't just about the numbers and new drugs. Eli Lilly also raised their full-year revenue guidance by $3 billion, which is a pretty bold move. It shows their confidence in the continued growth and success of their products. Jake and I joked about how we wished we could raise our own "revenue guidance" by a few billion dollars!
Earnings Per Share Soar
The earnings per share (EPS) also saw a significant increase, jumping 68% to $3.28 on a reported basis. This kind of growth is impressive and speaks volumes about the company's strategic direction and execution.
Looking Ahead
As we wrapped up our coffee chat, Jake couldn't help but express his optimism about Eli Lilly's future. With their strong pipeline of drugs and recent approvals, it seems like they're on a solid path. And who knows, maybe one day we'll be talking about even bigger breakthroughs over another cup of coffee.