Eli Lilly Adjusts Earnings Forecast Amid Sales Decline

Eli Lilly reports lower-than-expected Q3 earnings and revenue, reducing its annual adjusted earnings forecast. The company faces declining sales for Zepbound and Mounjaro.


Eli Lilly announced its financial results related to the acquisition of another company for a total of $2.8 billion for the third quarter. It is projected that the annual profit per share for Eli Lilly will range from $13.02 to $13.52, which is lower than the previous forecast of $16.10-16.60.

The company’s stock fell by 10% before the market opened, but then rebounded by 0.8%. Eli Lilly reported financial results that were below expectations for revenues and profits for the third quarter of 2024, influenced by a decline in sales of popular products for weight loss, "Zepbound" and diabetes medication "Mounjaro." Additionally, the company lowered its forecasts for the quarters for the financial year as a whole.