Summary
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) reported strong financial performance for the third quarter and first nine months of 2019. Revenue saw a modest increase of 3% for the quarter and 2% for the nine-month period, reaching $5.48 billion and $16.21 billion, respectively. Net income from continuing operations grew significantly by 15% for the quarter and 55% for the nine months, primarily driven by a substantial gain from the disposition of Elanco Animal Health, which significantly boosted overall net income to $1.25 billion for the quarter and $6.82 billion for the nine months. Earnings per share also reflected this growth, with diluted EPS from continuing operations at $1.37 for the quarter and $3.33 for the nine months. Key strategic moves during the period included the acquisition of Loxo Oncology for $6.92 billion, aimed at bolstering the company's pipeline in oncology. The company continued to experience robust growth in key products such as Trulicity, Taltz, Basaglar, Jardiance, and Verzenio, which offset declines in legacy products like Cialis due to patent expirations. Despite ongoing patent challenges, particularly for Alimta, and increased pricing pressures in the U.S. pharmaceutical market, Lilly maintained its financial momentum.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $5.48B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.18B |
| Gross Profit | $4.30B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.38B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.41B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.79B |
| Interest Expense | $107.40M |
| Net Income | $1.25B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.37 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.37 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 913.90M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 918.50M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2019, increased by 3% to $5,476.6 million compared to $5,306.9 million in the prior year period.
- 2Net income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019, rose by 15% to $1,253.9 million from $1,093.6 million.
- 3Diluted EPS from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019, was $1.37, an increase from $1.07 in the prior year period.
- 4The company completed the acquisition of Loxo Oncology for $6.92 billion in February 2019, significantly expanding its oncology pipeline.
- 5Key products like Trulicity, Taltz, Basaglar, Jardiance, and Verzenio demonstrated strong revenue growth, driving overall sales.
- 6The disposition of Elanco Animal Health resulted in a significant gain, boosting overall net income for the nine-month period to $6,822.7 million.
- 7The company reaffirmed its full-year 2019 EPS guidance range of $8.59 to $8.69, indicating confidence in continued performance.