Eli Lilly (LLY) Reports 56% Revenue Growth, Raises 2026 Outlook

Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) announced Q1 2026 results, with adjusted earnings per share at $8.55, exceeding analyst estimates of $6.66 to $6.97. Revenue reached $19.8 billion, surpassing expectations of $17.4 billion to $17.8 billion, indicating a 56% year-over-year increase. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to between $82 billion and $85 billion, up from $80 billion to $83 billion. This growth is primarily driven by increased prescription volumes for its GLP-1 medications, despite lower pricing realizations, and the recent FDA approval of Foundayo is expected to further expand access to treatments.