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Eli Lilly beats Q2 estimates, raises 2026 sales forecast on strong demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs.

Company Fundamentals
05 Aug 2026
CNBC
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Eli Lilly beats Q2 estimates, raises 2026 sales forecast on strong demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs.

Eli Lilly reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales of its weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $85-$87 billion from $82-$85 billion, reflecting continued growth despite lower drug prices in the U.S. New obesity pill Foundayo contributed $98 million in sales in its first quarter. Lilly's global prescription volumes surged, supported by expanding Medicare coverage for obesity drugs, positioning the company for further growth in the coming years.

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