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Eli Lilly LLY Form 10-Q filing Q1 FY2026

Filed
Apr 30, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0000059478-26-000045

More information on factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, particularly under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the risks described above and under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as is required by law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Trademarks and Trade Names

All trademarks or trade names referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the property of the company, or, to the extent trademarks or trade names belonging to other companies are referenced in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are referred to without the ® and ™ symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indicator that the company or, to the extent applicable, their respective owners will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, the company’s or their rights thereto. We do not intend the use or display of other companies’ trademarks and trade names to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.

PART I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

(Dollars and shares in millions, except per-share data)

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
Costs, expenses, and other:
Cost of sales
Research and development
Marketing, selling, and administrative
Acquired in-process research and development
Asset impairment, restructuring, and other special charges
Other–net, (income) expense
Income before income taxes
Income taxes
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
Shares used in calculation of earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

(Dollars in millions)

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Comprehensive income

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

(Dollars in millions)

AssetsMarch 31, 2026(Unaudited)December 31, 2025
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$5,282$7,268
Accounts receivable18,42917,760
Other receivables
Inventories14,52913,744
Prepaid expenses
Other current assets
Total current assets
Noncurrent Assets
Investments
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Deferred tax assets
Property and equipment, net
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Accounts payable5,0295,379
Employee compensation
Sales rebates and discounts
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt39,37040,868
Long-term income taxes payable
Other noncurrent liabilities4,0853,970
Total noncurrent liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings29,51424,470
Employee benefit trust()()
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,833)(2,880)
Other equity
Total equity31,19826,535
Total liabilities and equity

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

(Dollars in millions)

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Change in deferred income taxes()()
Stock-based compensation expense
Acquired in-process research and development
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures()()
Other operating activities, net()
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment()()
Purchases of noncurrent investments()()
Purchases of in-process research and development()()
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired()
Other investing activities, net()
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities()()
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Dividends paid()()
Net change in short-term borrowings()
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt()
Purchases of common stock()()
Other financing activities, net()()
Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities()
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents67132
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents()()
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1
Cash and Cash Equivalents at March 31

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Tables present dollars and shares in millions, except per-share data, and numbers may not add due to rounding)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Implementation of New Financial Accounting Standards

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, therefore, they do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In our opinion, the consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (including those that are normal and recurring) that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown. In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, we must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. We issued our financial statements by filing them with the Securities and Exchange Commission and have evaluated subsequent events up to the time of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

All per-share amounts, unless otherwise noted in the footnotes, are presented on a diluted basis; that is, based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of incremental shares from our stock-based compensation programs, if dilutive.

We operate as a single operating segment engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of pharmaceutical products worldwide. A global research and development organization and a supply chain organization are responsible for the discovery, development, manufacturing, and supply of our products. Our commercial organizations market, distribute, and sell the products. The business is also supported by global corporate staff functions. See Note 10 for additional information.

Implementation of New Financial Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Update 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requires disaggregation of specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements and a qualitative description of the remaining expense amounts not separately disaggregated. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and requires prospective application with the option to apply it retrospectively. We intend to adopt this standard in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2027. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this standard on our disclosures.

Note 2: Revenue

The following table summarizes our revenue recognized in our consolidated condensed statements of operations:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Net product revenue
Collaboration and other revenue
Revenue

We recognize revenue primarily from two different types of contracts, product sales to customers (net product revenue) and collaborations and other arrangements. Revenue recognized from collaborations and other arrangements includes our share of profits from the collaborations, as well as royalties, upfront, and milestone payments we receive under these types of contracts. See Note 3 for additional information related to our collaborations and other arrangements. Collaboration and other revenue disclosed above includes the revenue resulting from our collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, as well as the sale of product rights. Substantially all of the remainder of collaboration and other revenue is related to contracts accounted for as contracts with customers.

Adjustments to Revenue

Adjustments to revenue recognized as a result of changes in estimates for our most significant United States (U.S.) sales returns, rebates, and discounts liability balances for products shipped in previous periods were less than 3 percent and 1 percent of U.S. revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table summarizes revenue, including net product revenue and collaboration and other revenue, by product for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2026Outside U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2026TotalThree Months Ended March 31, 2025U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Outside U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Total
Cardiometabolic Health:
Mounjaro
Zepbound(1)
Jardiance(2)
Trulicity
Other cardiometabolic health
Total cardiometabolic health
Oncology:
Verzenio
Other oncology
Total oncology
Immunology:
Taltz
Other immunology
Total immunology
Neuroscience
Other
Revenue

(1) Tirzepatide is marketed for obesity under the brand name Zepbound in Canada, Japan, and the U.S.

(2) Jardiance revenue includes Glyxambi, Synjardy, and Trijardy XR.

The following table summarizes revenue by geographical area:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Revenue(1):
U.S.
Europe
China
Japan
Rest of world
Revenue

(1) Revenue is attributed to the countries based on the location of the customer or other party.

Note 3: Collaborations and Other Arrangements

We often enter into collaborative and other arrangements to develop and commercialize drug candidates or to sell the rights of a product. See Note 2 for a discussion of our recognition of revenue from our collaborations and other arrangements.

Collaborative activities may include research and development, marketing and selling, manufacturing, and distribution for which we may receive from or pay to the collaboration partner expense reimbursements. Operating expenses for costs incurred pursuant to these arrangements are reported in their respective expense line item, net of any payments due to or reimbursements due from our collaboration partners, with such reimbursements being recognized at the time the party becomes obligated to pay. Each arrangement is unique in nature, and our more significant arrangements are discussed below.

Boehringer Ingelheim Collaboration

We and Boehringer Ingelheim have a global agreement to jointly develop and commercialize a portfolio of compounds. Boehringer Ingelheim's Jardiance product family, which includes Glyxambi, Synjardy, and Trijardy XR, is the significant product family included in the collaboration.

For the Jardiance product family in the most significant markets, which remains in the collaboration through December 31, 2028, we receive a share of net sales depending on performance of the product, which we recognize as collaboration and other revenue. The following table summarizes our revenue recognized:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Jardiance

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized $250 million and $370 million of one-time benefits for Jardiance, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, we have the right to receive up to million in potential sales-based milestones related to the Jardiance product family in certain markets in 2026.

Ebglyss

We have a license agreement with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd and Genentech, Inc. (collectively, Roche), which provides us the worldwide development and commercialization rights to lebrikizumab, which is branded and trademarked as Ebglyss. Roche receives tiered royalty payments on worldwide net sales ranging in percentages from high single digits to high teens, which we recognize as cost of sales. As of March 31, 2026, Roche is eligible to receive additional payments from us, including up to $975 million in potential sales-based milestones.

We have a license agreement with Almirall, S.A. (Almirall), under which Almirall licensed the rights to develop and commercialize Ebglyss, for the treatment or prevention of dermatology indications, including, but not limited to, atopic dermatitis, in Europe. We receive tiered royalty payments on net sales in Europe ranging in percentages from low double digits to low twenties, which we recognize as collaboration and other revenue. As of March 31, 2026, we are eligible to receive additional payments up to billion in a series of sales-based milestones.

Foundayo

We have a license agreement with Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Chugai), which provides us the worldwide development and commercialization rights to orforglipron, which is branded and trademarked as Foundayo. In addition to milestone payment rights which are not material, Chugai receives tiered royalty payments on worldwide net sales ranging in percentages from mid single digits to low teens, which we recognize as cost of sales.

Note 4: Acquisitions

We engage in various forms of business development activities to enhance or refine our product pipeline, including acquisitions, collaborations, investments, and licensing arrangements. In connection with these arrangements, our partners may be entitled to future royalties and/or commercial milestones based on sales if the products are approved for commercialization and/or milestones based on the successful progress of compounds through the development process. We account for each arrangement as either a business combination or an asset acquisition in accordance with GAAP.

Business Combinations

When an acquisition met the definition of a business under GAAP, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date in our consolidated condensed financial statements. The determination of estimated fair value required management to make significant estimates and assumptions. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired net assets was recorded as goodwill. The results of operations of the acquisition are included in our consolidated condensed financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Ventyx Acquisition

Overview of Transaction

In March 2026, we acquired all shares of Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (Ventyx) for a purchase price of $14.00 per share in cash (or an aggregate of $1.1 billion, net of cash acquired). Ventyx is developing oral therapies for patients with inflammatory-mediated diseases.

Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Our access to information was limited prior to this acquisition. As a consequence, we are in the process of determining fair values and tax bases of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including the identification and valuation of intangible assets and tax exposures. The final determination of these amounts will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the acquisition date. The final determination may result in asset and liability fair values and tax bases that differ from the preliminary estimates and require changes to the preliminary amounts recognized.

The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

Estimated Fair Value at March 4, 2026
Cash$120
Acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D)(1)977
Other assets and liabilities, net81
Acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred1,178
Less:
Cash acquired(120)
Cash paid, net of cash acquired$1,058

(1) Acquired IPR&D intangibles primarily relate to VTX3232.

Verve Acquisition

Overview of Transaction

In July 2025, we acquired all shares of Verve Therapeutics, Inc. (Verve) for a purchase price of $10.50 per share in cash (or an aggregate of $549 million, net of cash acquired), plus one non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) per share that entitles the holder to receive up to an additional $3.00 per share (or an aggregate of up to approximately $300 million) payable, subject to certain terms and conditions, upon the achievement of a certain specified milestone. Verve is developing genetic medicines for cardiovascular disease.

Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Our access to information was limited prior to this acquisition. As a consequence, we are in the process of determining fair values and tax bases of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including the identification and valuation of intangible assets and tax exposures. The final determination of these amounts will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the acquisition date. The final determination may result in asset and liability fair values and tax bases that differ from the preliminary estimates and require changes to the preliminary amounts recognized.

The following table summarizes the preliminary amounts recognized for assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

Estimated Fair Value at July 25, 2025
Cash$389
Acquired IPR&D(1)608
Other assets and liabilities, net166
Acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred1,163
Less:
Cash acquired(389)
Fair value of CVR liability(177)
Fair value of equity interest in Verve held before the business combination(48)
Cash paid, net of cash acquired$549

(1) Acquired IPR&D intangibles primarily relate to VERVE-102 (PCSK9 Editor).

Asset Acquisitions

Upon each asset acquisition, the cost allocated to acquired IPR&D was immediately expensed as acquired IPR&D if the compound had no alternative future use. Milestone payment obligations incurred prior to regulatory approval of the compound were expensed as acquired IPR&D when the event triggering an obligation to pay the milestone occurred. We recognized acquired IPR&D charges of million and billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Acquired IPR&D charges for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were primarily related to the acquisition of Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc.'s PI3Kα inhibitor program STX-478.

Note 5: Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was percent for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to percent for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by the unfavorable tax impact of a non-deductible acquired IPR&D charge in 2025. The 2026 and 2025 effective tax rates were impacted by net discrete tax benefits in each period.

At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, prepaid expenses included prepaid taxes of billion and billion, respectively.

The U.S. examination of tax years 2019-2021 remains ongoing. For tax years 2016-2018, we are pursuing competent authority assistance through the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) process for the pricing of certain intercompany transactions. The resolution of both audit periods will likely extend beyond the next 12 months.

Note 6: Inventories

The following table summarizes components of inventories:

Line itemMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Finished products
Work in process8,4568,183
Raw materials and supplies
Total (approximates replacement cost)14,49213,701
Increase to last-in, first-out cost3743
Inventories$14,529$13,744

Note 7: Financial Instruments

Investments in Equity and Debt Securities

The following table summarizes certain fair value information at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 for investment assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the carrying amount and amortized cost of certain other investments:

March 31, 2026Carrying AmountCostFair Value Measurements UsingQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets(Level 1)Fair Value Measurements UsingSignificant Other Observable Inputs(Level 2)Fair Value Measurements UsingSignificant Unobservable Inputs(Level 3)Fair Value
Cash equivalents(1)$2,383$2,383$2,383$2,383
Short-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities(2)$13$13$2$11$13
Other securities13313330103133
Short-term investments$146
Noncurrent investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities(2)$360$371$72$288$360
Other securities602925860
Marketable equity securities448445448448
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values(3)912
Equity method investments(3)1,336
Noncurrent investments$3,116
December 31, 2025
Cash equivalents(1)$4,392$4,392$4,392$4,392
Short-term investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities(2)$16$16$9$7$16
Other securities8989127889
Short-term investments$105
Noncurrent investments:
Available-for-sale debt securities(2)$360$368$69$291$360
Other securities855428385
Marketable equity securities223292223223
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values(3)846
Equity method investments(3)1,288
Noncurrent investments$2,802

(1) We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The cost of these investments approximates fair value.

(2) For available-for-sale debt securities, amounts disclosed represent the securities' amortized cost.

(3) Fair value disclosures are not applicable for equity method investments and investments accounted for under the measurement alternative for equity investments.

Debt

The following table summarizes the carrying amount and fair value using Level 2 inputs for our short-term and long-term debt:

Line itemMarch 31, 2026Carrying AmountMarch 31, 2026Fair ValueDecember 31, 2025Carrying AmountDecember 31, 2025Fair Value
Short-term commercial paper borrowings$1,775$1,771
Long-term debt, including current portion41,59538,23342,50339,799

Risk Management and Related Financial Instruments

To manage foreign currency and interest rate risk, we may enter into derivative instruments intended to offset losses and gains on the assets, liabilities, and transactions being hedged. Such instruments are entered into in accordance with documented corporate risk-management policies.

Foreign Currency Risk

As a global company, we face foreign currency risk exposure from fluctuating currency exchange rates, primarily the U.S. dollar against the euro, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. We manage foreign currency risk primarily through the use of foreign currency debt and foreign currency forward contracts. Our foreign currency-denominated notes designated as accounting hedges had carrying amounts of $3.6 billion and $6.0 billion as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The following table summarizes the aggregate outstanding notional amounts of our foreign currency forward contracts in U.S. dollar equivalent:

Line itemMarch 31, 2026PurchaseMarch 31, 2026SellDecember 31, 2025PurchaseDecember 31, 2025Sell
Designated as accounting hedges$297$67
Not designated as accounting hedges13,2975,52014,2819,264

Forward contracts generally have maturities not exceeding 12 months.

Interest Rate Risk

In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates which can vary the costs of financing, investing, and operating. Our primary interest-rate risk exposure results from changes in short-term U.S. dollar interest rates. In an effort to manage interest-rate exposures, we may enter into derivative contracts to achieve an acceptable balance between fixed- and floating-rate debt or to reduce cash flow variability from changes in interest rates as part of anticipated debt issuances. The impact of our interest rate contracts on our consolidated condensed financial statements was not material for all periods presented.

Impact of Significant Risk Management Programs on the Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the effects of significant risk-management programs:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Recognized in other–net, (income) expense:
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as accounting hedges$(97)$13
Recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency-denominated notes:
Designated as accounting hedges115(204)
Foreign currency forward contracts:
Designated as accounting hedges(30)(327)

The following table summarizes the fair value of assets and liabilities on a gross basis for significant risk-management programs using Level 2 inputs:

Line itemMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Foreign currency forward contracts:
Designated as accounting hedges:
Other receivables$4
Other current liabilities(2)
Not designated as accounting hedges:
Other receivables3739
Other current liabilities(18)(329)

Note 8: Contingencies

We are and may become involved in various lawsuits, claims, government investigations and other legal proceedings that arise from time to time in the course of our business, including patent, environmental, commercial, contractual, licensing, employment, health and safety, consumer protection, pricing, access, consumer, sales and marketing, product liability, insurance, antitrust, securities, and regulatory compliance matters, among others. Such matters may involve inquiries from or disputes with various types of parties, including governments, regulatory agencies, competitors, customers, suppliers, service providers, licensees, employees, or shareholders, among others. We cannot predict the final outcome of these proceedings, and while we intend to vigorously prosecute or defend our position as appropriate, there can be no assurance that we will be successful or obtain any requested relief. Matters often develop over a long period of time and expectations can change as a result of new findings, rulings, appeals, settlements, legal or regulatory changes, or other factors. From time to time we may discontinue or settle and compromise matters as appropriate in our best interest.

Legal proceedings that we believe are significant or could become significant or material are described below. For proceedings in which we are named as defendants, unless otherwise noted, we cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential exposure or the range of possible loss in excess of amounts accrued; however, we believe that the resolution of all such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or liquidity, but could possibly be material to our consolidated results of operations in any one accounting period.

Litigation accruals and environmental liabilities and any related estimated insurance recoverables are reflected on a gross basis as liabilities and assets, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets. We accrue for estimated exposures to the extent they are both probable and reasonably estimable based on the then available information. We accrue for certain unfiled product liability claims to the extent we can formulate a reasonable estimate of their exposure. We estimate these exposures based primarily on historical claims experience and data regarding product usage. Legal defense costs expected to be incurred in connection with significant liability loss contingencies are accrued when both probable and reasonably estimable.

Because of the nature of pharmaceutical products, it is possible that we could become subject to large numbers of additional product liability and related claims in the future. Due to a very restrictive market for litigation liability insurance, we are predominantly self-insured for litigation liability losses for all our currently and previously marketed products.

Patent Matters

In the course of our business, we are subject to actions and proceedings by third parties that seek to challenge, invalidate, or circumvent our patents and patent applications relating to our products, product candidates, and technologies, including the matter described below.

Emgality Patent Litigation

In September 2018, Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (collectively, Teva) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging that Lilly's launch and continued sales of Emgality infringed various claims in three Teva patents. In November 2022, following a trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of Teva. In September 2023, the trial court overruled the jury verdict, found all asserted claims invalid, and entered judgment in Lilly's favor. In April 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an opinion reversing the trial court's finding that the patents are invalid and remanding to the district court, and we recognized a charge related to the matter during the three months ended March 31, 2026. We are assessing next steps.

Environmental Matters

Superfund Matters

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as "Superfund," we have been designated as of several potentially responsible parties with respect to the cleanup of fewer than 10 sites. Under Superfund, each responsible party may be jointly and severally liable for the entire amount of the cleanup.

Brazil Litigation – Cosmopolis Facility

Labor Attorney Litigation

In March 2008, the state Labor Public Attorney (LPA) filed a public civil action against Eli Lilly do Brasil Limitada (Lilly Brasil) in the Labor Court of Paulinia, State of Sao Paulo, alleging harm to employees and former employees from alleged exposure to soil and groundwater contaminants at a former manufacturing facility in Cosmopolis, operated by the company between 1977 and 2003. In May 2014, the trial court ruled against Lilly Brasil, ordering several remedial and compensatory actions, including health coverage for a class of individuals and certain of their children, and imposing a liquidated award. In December 2025, the superior labor court (TST) significantly reduced the liquidated award. Further appeals are possible.

In July 2019, at the LPA's request, the trial court ordered a freeze of certain of Lilly Brasil's immovable property, which amount was reduced on Lilly's appeal. Both parties have appealed to the TST.

The trial court is continuing to assess the status of Lilly Brasil's compliance with the obligations as to the land.

Pricing Matters

340B Litigation and Investigations

In January 2021, we filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Secretary of HHS, the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), and the Administrator of HRSA. The lawsuit challenges HHS's December 2020 advisory opinion that the 340B program requires drug manufacturers to deliver discounts to all contract pharmacies, as well as HHS's December 2020 administrative dispute resolution (ADR) regulations. It seeks declaratory, injunctive, and other related relief. In March 2021, the court preliminarily enjoined the government's use of the ADR process as to us. In May 2021, we amended the complaint to add claims related to a May 2021 letter from HRSA asserting that Lilly's contract pharmacy policy violated the 340B statute. In October 2021, the court granted in part and denied in part the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment. Both parties appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The appeal remains pending.

We have been named in various ADR petitions, filed between 2021 and 2024, seeking declaratory, injunctive, and/or monetary relief related to the 340B program. In light of the preliminary injunction order described above, these petitions are being held in abeyance as to us.

In July 2021, Mosaic Health, Inc. filed a putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York against us, Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC, Novo Nordisk Inc., and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, alleging antitrust and unjust enrichment claims related to the defendants' 340B programs. In October 2021, an amended complaint added Central Virginia Health Services, Inc. as a plaintiff. After the district court dismissed the case for failure to state a claim, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed. We filed a petition seeking U.S. Supreme Court review in March 2026. This matter is ongoing.

We have multiple other challenges against HHS and related parties related to interpretations and actions under the 340B program.

Insulin Pricing Litigation

Since 2017, various plaintiffs, including consumers, states and state attorneys general, counties, municipalities, Native American tribes, school districts, wholesalers, third-party payers, and others, have filed lawsuits, including putative class actions, against us, other manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and others, relating to the pricing of insulin medications, and in some cases other diabetes medications, and rebates paid by manufacturers to pharmacy benefit managers. The complaints in the various lawsuits assert a variety of claims, including among others consumer protection, unfair or deceptive trade practices, fraud, false advertising, unjust enrichment, civil conspiracy, racketeering, antitrust, and unfair competition claims. Most cases have been coordinated or consolidated for pretrial proceedings in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuits are at various stages in the litigation process.

The MDL court has issued various case management and other orders, including but not limited to orders establishing separate tracks for state attorney general claims, putative class actions, and non-class suits by self-funded payers; orders dismissing certain claims; and an order setting a constructive notice date of January 14, 2021 for statute of limitations purposes.

In January 2022, the Michigan attorney general filed a petition in Michigan state court seeking authorization to investigate Lilly for potential violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA), along with a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment that the state has authority to investigate Lilly's sale of insulin under the MCPA. The court authorized the proposed investigation and the issuance of civil investigative subpoenas. In April 2022, however, the parties entered into a stipulation providing that the state will not issue any civil investigative subpoena to us under the MCPA until the declaratory judgment action is resolved, and in July 2022, the court dismissed the case in its entirety. In June 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in our favor. The state's appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court remains pending.

Lilly entered into settlement agreements with New York and Minnesota to resolve allegations relating to insulin pricing in 2023 and 2024, respectively. These agreements involved monetary payments and no admission of wrongdoing or liability.

Insulin and Other Pricing Investigations

We have been subject to various investigations and received subpoenas, civil investigative demands, information requests, interrogatories, and other inquiries from various governmental entities related to pricing issues, including the pricing and sale of insulin medications, and in some instances certain other diabetes medications, and/or calculations of average manufacturer price and best price. These include subpoenas, civil investigative demands, or information requests from the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and attorneys general from various states and the District of Columbia.

To the extent the foregoing governmental entities have not filed lawsuits, we are cooperating with the various investigations, subpoenas, and inquiries.

Average Manufacturer Price Litigation

In November 2014, a relator filed a qui tam action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against us and Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. The relator's complaint alleged that the defendants should have treated certain credits from distributors as retroactive price increases and included such increases in calculating average manufacturer prices. In August 2022, following a trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the relator. In September 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed, and we recognized a charge related to the matter. In December 2025, the Seventh Circuit denied our petition for rehearing en banc. In March 2026, we filed a petition seeking U.S. Supreme Court review.

Other Matters

Actos Litigation

We, along with Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd. and Takeda affiliates (collectively, Takeda), are named in a third-party payer class action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiffs allege that bladder cancer risk was concealed from them and claim that as a result they and a proposed class of third-party payers are entitled to recover money paid for Actos prescriptions. Our agreement with Takeda calls for Takeda to defend and indemnify us against losses and expenses with respect to U.S. litigation arising out of the manufacture, use, or sale of Actos and other related expenses in accordance with the terms of the agreement. In May 2023, the district court granted class certification. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit subsequently affirmed, and the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition for certiorari. The matter is ongoing.

Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Zepbound Product Liability Litigation

Since August 2023, various plaintiffs have filed lawsuits against us, Novo Nordisk A/S, and other related entities, alleging various injuries following purported use of incretin medicines, including Mounjaro, Trulicity, and Zepbound. The complaints assert a variety of claims and generally seek damages and/or other relief. Most of these lawsuits in the United States have been coordinated or consolidated for pretrial proceedings in two federal MDLs: one focused on alleged gastrointestinal injuries, and the other relating to claims of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Both MDLs are pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. There are also similar proceedings pending in Delaware, Indiana, and New Jersey state courts. In addition to the cases in the United States, there are class action petitions in Israel and two class action petitions in Canada alleging various injuries and claims.

Health Choice Alliance

In October 2019, a relator filed a qui tam lawsuit against us in Texas state court asserting claims under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (TMFPA) based on allegations about certain patient support programs related to three of our products. The relator sought to recover the value of payments by the Texas Medicaid Program for these products, as well as civil penalties and other relief. In August 2025, the relator purported to dismiss the first lawsuit and filed a second lawsuit in a different Texas state court adding the State of Texas as a party and expanding claims under the TMFPA to fifteen of our products. We are opposing the relator's purported dismissal of the first lawsuit.

Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.

In April 2016, Research Corporation Technologies, Inc. (RCT) filed a lawsuit against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona asserting damages claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and conversion related to processes used to manufacture certain products, including Humalog and Humulin. In October 2021, the court issued a summary judgment decision in favor of RCT on certain issues, including with respect to a disputed royalty. In July 2024, we reached a confidential agreement with RCT providing for different payments based on various litigation outcomes as determined on appeal. The settlement agreement was not an admission of liability or fault and was subject to conditions. Pursuant to the agreement, the court entered final judgment, Lilly filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and Lilly made an initial payment under the agreement. In February 2026, the Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded the case with instructions to enter summary judgment for Lilly. Under the settlement agreement, Lilly owes no further payments to RCT.

Note 9: Equity

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased billion of shares associated with our share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2026, we had $8.6 billion remaining under our $15.0 billion share repurchase program authorized in December 2024. We retire shares once we repurchase them.

The following table summarizes components of equity with significant changes during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

Line itemCommon StockSharesCommon StockAmountAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2025944.8$590$7,346$24,470$(2,880)
Net income7,396
Other comprehensive income, net of tax47
Purchases of common stock(2.4)(1)(2,356)
Issuance of stock under employee stock plans, net1.11(586)
Stock-based compensation161
Other4
Balance at March 31, 2026943.5$590$6,921$29,514$(2,833)
Balance at December 31, 2024947.9$592$7,439$13,545$(4,322)
Net income2,759
Other comprehensive income, net of tax547
Purchases of common stock(1.4)(1)(1,199)
Issuance of stock under employee stock plans, net1.61(683)
Stock-based compensation154
Other(6)
Balance at March 31, 2025948.1$593$6,910$15,100$(3,775)

The following table summarizes the activity related to each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

Line itemForeign Currency Translation(1)Retirement Benefit PlansOtherAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2025$(1,149)$(1,987)$255$(2,880)
Other comprehensive income (loss)50(2)(1)47
Balance at March 31, 2026$(1,099)$(1,989)$254$(2,833)
Balance at December 31, 2024$(2,390)$(2,179)$246$(4,322)
Other comprehensive income (loss)566(3)(16)547
Balance at March 31, 2025$(1,824)$(2,182)$230$(3,775)

(1) Includes the impact of foreign currency transactions designated as net investment hedges. See Note 7 for additional information.

Note 10: Segment Information

We operate as a single reportable segment engaged in the discovery, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of pharmaceutical products worldwide. A global research and development organization and a supply chain organization are responsible for the discovery, development, manufacturing, and supply of our products. Our commercial organizations market, distribute, and sell the products. The business is also supported by global corporate staff functions. Our determination that we operate as a single segment is consistent with the nature of our operations and the financial information regularly reviewed by the chief executive officer, in his capacity as the chief operating decision maker (CODM), for the purposes of evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting for future periods.

Our purpose is to unite caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. Our long-term success is significantly dependent on our ability to research and develop innovative medicines. The CODM uses consolidated net income to assess performance of our company, ensuring that we are investing in future research and development while efficiently delivering products to patients. The CODM allocates research and development resources based upon several factors, including the likelihood of technical success, unmet medical needs, and the viability of commercial success. A significant component of the CODM’s decision-making process is to ensure a balanced investment in our research and development portfolio to drive near-term success and sustain for the long-term.

The following table summarizes information for our single reportable segment, including significant segment expenses:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
Less:
Cost of sales
Early-stage research and development(1)
Late-stage research and development(1)
Marketing, selling, and administrative
Acquired in-process research and development
Other segment items(2)
Net income
Interest expense
Expenditures for long-lived assets(3)

(1) Early-stage research and development primarily includes costs incurred from discovery through Phase 2 clinical trials. Late-stage research and development primarily includes costs incurred from Phase 3 clinical trials.

(2) Other segment items primarily include income taxes.

(3) Includes expenditures for property and equipment and computer software costs.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition

(Tables present dollars in millions, except per-share data, and numbers may not add due to rounding)

General

Management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition is intended to assist the reader in understanding and assessing significant changes and trends related to our results of operations and financial position. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated condensed financial statements and accompanying footnotes in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Certain statements in this Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements. Various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in "Forward-Looking Statements" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, may cause our actual results, financial position, and cash generated from operations to differ from these forward-looking statements.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

This section provides an overview of our financial results, updates to our clinical development pipeline, and other matters affecting our company and industry.

Financial Results

The following table summarizes certain financial information:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Percent Change
Revenue$19,799$12,72956
Net income7,3962,759168
Earnings per share - diluted8.263.06170

Revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2026, driven primarily by increased volume, partially offset by lower realized prices. The increased volume and lower realized prices during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were primarily driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound.

Net income and earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased primarily due to higher gross margin and lower acquired IPR&D charges, partially offset by higher research and development expenses and marketing, selling, and administrative expenses.

See "Results of Operations" for additional information.

Clinical Development Pipeline Updates

Our long-term success depends on our ability to continually discover or acquire, develop, and commercialize innovative medicines. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition—Executive Overview—Clinical Development Pipeline” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for select new molecular entities (NMEs) and new indication line extension (NILEX) products in clinical trials or that were submitted for regulatory review or received regulatory approval in the U.S., European Union (EU), or Japan. The following reflects certain developments since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025:

  • Compound Development
  • Orforglipron (Foundayo) The FDA approved orforglipron for treatment of obesity.
  • Announced that a Phase 3 trial for orforglipron for type 2 diabetes met the primary endpoint.
  • Baricitinib A Phase 3 trial was initiated for baricitinib for type 1 diabetes.
  • Eloralintide A Phase 3 trial was initiated for eloralintide incretin add-on for obesity.
  • A Phase 3 trial was initiated for eloralintide for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • A Phase 3 trial was initiated for eloralintide for osteoarthritis (OA) pain.
  • Retatrutide Announced that a Phase 3 trial for retatrutide for type 2 diabetes met the primary endpoint.
  • Brenipatide A Phase 3 trial was initiated for brenipatide for major depressive disorder.
  • Sofetabart mipitecan(1) A Phase 3 trial was initiated for sofetabart mipitecan for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.(

(1) The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for sofetabart mipitecan for the treatment of certain patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Breakthrough Therapy designation is designed to expedite the development and review of potential medicines that are intended to treat a serious condition when preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the treatment may demonstrate substantial improvement on a clinically significant endpoint(s) over already available therapies.

Other Matters

Trends Affecting Pharmaceutical Pricing, Reimbursement, and Access and Certain Other Regulatory Developments

Global concern over access to, and affordability of, pharmaceutical products continues to drive debate and action, as well as cost containment efforts by governmental authorities and scrutiny of pricing and access disparities. Cost containment measures include the use of mandated discounts, price reporting requirements, mandated reference prices, restrictive formularies, changes to available intellectual property protections, as well as other efforts.

Reforms, initiatives, and other actions, including those that may stem from political initiatives, periods of uneven economic growth or downturns, or as a result of inflation or deflation, trade and other global disputes and interruptions including related to tariffs, trade protection measures, and similar restrictions, the emergence or escalation of, and responses to, international tension and conflicts, or government budgeting priorities, are expected to continue to result in added pressure on cost, pricing, reimbursement, and access for our products.

In the first quarter of 2026, we finalized voluntary agreements with the U.S. government in which, among other arrangements, we agreed to lower Medicaid and certain other drug prices for U.S. patients and to launch new medicines with a more balanced pricing approach across developed nations. Under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program (Bridge Program), Medicare beneficiaries will have access to discounted Lilly obesity medicines by July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, and individual state Medicaid programs will have the option to expand access to these medicines. We continue to engage with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on long-term Medicare access to obesity medicines. The uptake from this expanded access is unknown. Moreover, the outcome of these arrangements and broader U.S. policy efforts to align domestic pharmaceutical pricing with international benchmarks from countries with competing healthcare cost containment priorities is uncertain and could negatively impact our pricing strategies, product demand or access, or competitive positioning across global markets, and may result in reduced revenue in certain markets.

Other policies, regulations, legislation, or enforcement, including those proposed or pursued by lawmakers, regulators, and other authorities in the U.S. and worldwide, have and may continue to adversely impact our business and consolidated results of operations.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) requires HHS to effectively set prices for certain single-source drugs and biologics reimbursed under Medicare Part B and Part D. Currently, these government prices generally apply beginning at nine years (for medicines approved under a New Drug Application) or thirteen years (for medicines approved under a Biologics License Application) following FDA approval or licensure for the molecule. In August 2023, HHS selected Jardiance, which is part of our collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, as one of the first ten medicines subject to government-set prices effective in 2026. In January 2026, HHS selected Trulicity and Verzenio as additional medicines subject to government-set prices to be effective in 2028. Given our product portfolio, we expect other significant products will be selected in future years. The IRA has, and will continue to, meaningfully influence our business strategies and those of our competitors and could significantly impact our business and consolidated results of operations.

The U.S. and other countries have imposed or reached alignment on tariffs. In some cases, imposed tariffs have been paused but may come into effect quickly and unpredictably. While pharmaceuticals are exempt from certain of these tariffs, such exemptions may be terminated or may not apply to any future tariffs. The precise impact of tariffs, trade protection measures, and other restrictions depend on their ultimate scope, timing, and other factors. If enacted, additional restrictions could result in supply disruptions or delays, further increase costs, or otherwise have a negative impact on our business. Given the nature of pharmaceutical regulation and commercialization, we may not be able to share the burden of increased costs from tariffs and related impacts to any meaningful degree.

Private payers and pharmacy benefit managers in the U.S. continue to significantly impact the market for pharmaceuticals through negotiation of access, manufacturer price or rebate concessions and pharmacy reimbursement rates. Restrictive or unfavorable pricing, coverage, or reimbursement determinations for our medicines or product candidates by governments, regulatory agencies, courts, or private actors have and may continue to adversely impact our business and consolidated results of operations. In addition, we are engaged in litigation and investigations related to the 340B program, access to insulin, pricing, product safety, and other matters that could negatively impact our business and consolidated results of operations. It is not currently possible to predict the overall potential adverse impact to us or the general pharmaceutical industry of continued cost containment efforts worldwide.

In addition, regulatory issues concerning compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, quality assurance, safety signals, evolving standards, and increased scrutiny around excipients and potential impurities such as nitrosamines, and similar regulations and standards (and comparable foreign regulations and standards) for our products in some cases lead to regulatory and legal actions, product recalls and seizures, fines and penalties, interruption of production leading to product shortages, import bans or denials of import certifications, inability to realize the benefit of capital expenditures, or delays or denials in new product approvals, line extensions or supplemental approvals of current products pending resolution of the issues, or other negative impacts, any of which result in reputational harm or adversely affect our business.

Incretin Medicines

Mounjaro and Zepbound accounted for 65 percent of our total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and we expect cardiometabolic health products will continue to represent a significant and growing portion of our business, revenue, and prospects. In the first quarter of 2026, we finalized drug pricing agreements with the U.S. government, including Medicare access to discounted Lilly obesity medicines under the Bridge Program.

In April 2026, we received U.S. FDA approval for Foundayo (orforglipron) for the treatment of obesity. Internationally, we have submitted orforglipron for the treatment of obesity and launched Mounjaro in all major markets. To support anticipated demand for our current and prospective products, we have undertaken significant manufacturing expansion initiatives. Additional capacity is expected to become operational over the next several years.

We expect our near-term financial performance will be impacted by, among other factors, the timing of additional potential regulatory approvals for orforglipron, as well as the demand and pace of uptake in new incretin channels and markets, including in U.S. Medicare for Zepbound and Foundayo. More generally, incretin volume fluctuations due to channel dynamics or demand can have a disproportionate impact on our results of operations in any given period. Longer term, the durability of our cardiometabolic health product offerings and sustainability of our growth and prospects will depend on our ability to maintain or strengthen our competitive position as the therapeutic landscape evolves and to deliver further innovations that provide sufficient value to sustain our growth momentum.

We continue to see the production, marketing, and sale of counterfeit, misbranded, adulterated, and mass-compounded incretins. These practices may impact patient safety and undermine regulatory drug approval processes. While the FDA confirmed in late 2024 that the previous shortage of tirzepatide had ended and that compounding pharmacies are required to cease mass production, we cannot guarantee adequate regulation or compliance. Lilly will continue to consider all options, including filing lawsuits where appropriate, to address unlawful practices and the patient safety risks of unapproved, untested, and manipulated drugs.

Tax Matters

We are subject to income taxes and various other taxes in the U.S. and in many foreign jurisdictions; therefore, changes in both domestic and international tax laws or regulations have affected and may affect our effective tax rate, results of operations, and cash flows. The U.S. and countries around the world are actively proposing and enacting tax law changes. Further, actions taken with respect to tax-related matters by associations such as the OECD and the European Commission could influence tax laws in countries in which we operate. Tax authorities in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we do business routinely examine our tax returns and are expected to increase their scrutiny of cross-border tax issues. Additionally, we are subject to increasing tax disclosure obligations globally that could heighten our audit risk. Changes to existing U.S. and foreign tax laws and increased scrutiny by tax authorities in the U.S. and other jurisdictions could have a material adverse impact on our future consolidated results of operations and cash flows.

Acquisitions

We invest in external research and technologies and manufacturing capabilities that we believe complement and strengthen our own efforts. These investments can take many forms, including acquisitions, collaborations, investments, and licensing arrangements. We view our business development activity as a way to enhance or refine our pipeline and strengthen our business.

Continued regulatory focus on business combinations in our industry, including by the Federal Trade Commission and competition authorities in Europe and other jurisdictions, could continue to delay, jeopardize, or increase the costs of our business development activities and may negatively impact our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

As a global company, we face foreign currency risk exposure from fluctuating currency exchange rates, primarily the U.S. dollar against the euro, Japanese yen, and Chinese yuan. While we seek to manage a portion of these exposures through hedging and other risk management techniques, significant fluctuations in currency rates can have a material impact, either positive or negative, on our consolidated results of operations in any given period. There is uncertainty in the future movements in foreign currency exchange rates, and fluctuations in these rates have and could adversely impact our consolidated results of operations and cash flows.

Other Factors

Other factors have had, and may continue to have, an impact on our consolidated results of operations. See "Business" in Part I, Item 1 and "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Notes 4 and 9 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information and risks and uncertainties that could impact our business and operations, including the matters described within this Executive Overview.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenue

The following table summarizes our revenue activity by region:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Percent Change
U.S.$12,119$8,48943
Outside U.S.7,6804,23981
Revenue$19,799$12,72956

The following are components of the change in revenue compared with the prior year:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, · 2026 vs. 2025U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, · 2026 vs. 2025Outside U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, · 2026 vs. 2025Consolidated
Volume49%95%65%
Price(7)(25)(13)
Foreign exchange rates114
Percent change43%81%56%

In the U.S. for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the volume increase was primarily driven by Zepbound and Mounjaro, and the lower realized prices were primarily driven by Zepbound and Taltz.

Outside the U.S. for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the volume increase was driven by Mounjaro, and the lower realized prices were primarily driven by the addition of Mounjaro to the National Reimbursed Drug List (NRDL) in China.

The following table summarizes our revenue, including net product revenue and collaboration and other revenue, by product for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2026Outside U.S.Three Months Ended March 31, 2026TotalThree Months Ended March 31, 2025TotalPercent Change
Mounjaro$4,232$4,430$8,662$3,842125
Zepbound(1)4,134264,1602,31280
Verzenio7065961,3021,15912
Jardiance(2)5126021,1141,01410
Trulicity6003189191,095(16)
Taltz417315733762(4)
Other1,5171,3932,9102,54414
Revenue$12,119$7,680$19,799$12,72956

(1) Tirzepatide is marketed for obesity under the brand name Zepbound in Canada, Japan, and the U.S.

(2) Jardiance revenue includes Glyxambi, Synjardy, and Trijardy XR.

Revenue of Mounjaro increased 59 percent in the U.S. during the three months ended March 31, 2026, reflecting strong demand, partially offset by lower realized prices. Lower realized prices in the U.S. were partially offset by a favorable one-time adjustment to estimates for rebates and discounts during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Revenue outside the U.S. during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $4.4 billion compared to $1.2 billion during the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by volume growth, partially offset by lower realized prices driven by the addition of Mounjaro to the NRDL in China.

Revenue of Zepbound increased 79 percent in the U.S. during the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily driven by strong demand, partially offset by lower realized prices, including previously announced reductions in cash pay prices. Lower realized prices were partially offset by a favorable one-time adjustment to estimates for rebates and discounts during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Gross Margin, Costs, and Expenses

The following table summarizes our gross margin, costs, and expenses:

Line itemThree Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Percent Change
Gross margin$16,222$10,50454
Gross margin as a percent of revenue81.9%82.5%
Research and development$3,510$2,73428
Marketing, selling, and administrative2,9342,46819
Acquired IPR&D5841,572(63)
Income taxes1,454697109
Effective tax rate16.4%20.2%

Gross margin as a percent of revenue decreased 0.6 percentage points for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily driven by lower realized prices.

Research and development expenses increased 28 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2026, driven by continued investments in our early and late-stage portfolio.

Marketing, selling, and administrative expenses increased 19 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily driven by promotional efforts supporting ongoing and planned launches.

Acquired IPR&D charges for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were primarily related to the acquisition of Scorpion Therapeutics, Inc.'s PI3Kα inhibitor program STX-478. See Note 4 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information.

The effective tax rate was 16.4 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 20.2 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by the unfavorable tax impact of a non-deductible acquired IPR&D charge in 2025. The 2026 and 2025 effective tax rates were impacted by net discrete tax benefits in each period.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

We believe our available cash and cash equivalents, together with our ability to generate operating cash flow and our access to short-term and long-term borrowings, are sufficient to fund our existing and planned capital requirements. For a discussion of our capital requirements, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

We are making investments in global facilities to manufacture existing and future products. These investments, and other capital investments that support our operations, have increased our capital expenditures and will result in meaningfully higher capital expenditures in the near term.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $5.3 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared with $7.3 billion as of December 31, 2025. Refer to the consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for additional information on the significant sources and uses of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

In addition to our cash and cash equivalents, we held total investments of $3.3 billion and $2.9 billion as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, we had approximately $850 million of unfunded commitments to invest in venture capital funds, which we anticipate will be paid over a period of up to 10 years. See Note 7 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information.

As part of our business development activities in 2026, we have entered into acquisition agreements, subject to closing conditions. Potential amounts payable at closing for these pending acquisitions would be up to approximately $12 billion.

As of March 31, 2026, total debt was $43.4 billion, an increase of $0.9 billion compared with $42.5 billion as of December 31, 2025. See Note 7 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information.

As of March 31, 2026, we had a total of $10.1 billion of unused committed bank credit facilities, $10.0 billion of which is available to support our commercial paper program. See Note 7 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for additional information. We believe that amounts accessible through existing commercial paper markets or other sources should be adequate to fund short-term borrowing needs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased $2.3 billion of shares under our $15.0 billion share repurchase program authorized in December 2024. As of March 31, 2026, we had $8.6 billion remaining under this program.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we paid dividends of $1.5 billion, or $1.73 per share, to our shareholders.

Both domestically and abroad, we monitor the potential impacts of the economic environment and international tension and conflicts; the creditworthiness of our wholesalers and other customers, including foreign government-backed agencies and suppliers; the uncertain impact of healthcare legislation; various international government funding levels; and fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates (see "Executive Overview—Other Matters—Foreign Currency Exchange Rates"), and fair values of equity securities.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, refer to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" in Part II, Item 7 and the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. See also Note 1 to the consolidated condensed financial statements. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE

We make available through our company website, free of charge, our company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. The reports we make available include annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and any amendments to those documents.

The website link to our SEC filings is investor.lilly.com/financial-information/sec-filings.

We routinely post important information for investors in the “Investors” section of our website, www.lilly.com. We may use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the “Investors” section of our website, in addition to following our press releases, filings with the SEC, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. We and our executive officers may also use social media channels to communicate with investors and the public about our business, products and other matters, and those communications could be deemed to be material information. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website or our or our executive officers' social media channels, is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For a discussion of our market risk, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under applicable SEC regulations, management of a reporting company, with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, must periodically evaluate the company's "disclosure controls and procedures," which are defined generally as controls and other procedures of a reporting company designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the reporting company in its periodic reports filed with the SEC (such as this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

Our management, with the participation of David Ricks, president and chief executive officer, and Lucas Montarce, executive vice president and chief financial officer, evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as such terms are defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025) as of March 31, 2026, and concluded that they were effective.

(b)Changes in Internal Controls. During the first quarter of 2026, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are a party to various currently pending legal actions, government investigations, and environmental proceedings. See Note 8 to the consolidated condensed financial statements for information on various legal proceedings.

This Item should be read in conjunction with "Legal Proceedings" in Part I, Item 3 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our material risk factors are disclosed in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table summarizes the activity related to repurchases of our equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Line itemTotal Number of Shares Purchased(in thousands)Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(in thousands)Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in millions)
January 20261,079$1,024.221,079$9,814
February 20261331,029.801339,677
March 20261,164947.931,1648,573
Total2,376987.152,376

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased $2.3 billion of shares under our $15.0 billion share repurchase program that our board authorized in December 2024.

Item 5. Other Information

On February 10, 2026, a sales plan was entered into with respect to shares of company common stock indirectly reported by Anat Hakim, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary (Hakim Plan). The Hakim Plan calls for the sale of up to 10,000 shares between August 7, 2026 and November 30, 2026 subject to the terms and conditions of the Hakim Plan.

On February 13, 2026, Ilya Yuffa, executive vice president and president Lilly USA and Global Customer Capabilities, adopted a sales plan (Yuffa Plan). The Yuffa Plan calls for the sale of up to 2,500 shares of company common stock between June 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 subject to the terms and conditions of the Yuffa Plan.

On February 17, 2026, Patrik Jonsson, executive vice president and president, Lilly International, adopted a sales plan (Jonsson Plan). The Jonsson Plan calls for the sale of up to 6,500 shares of company common stock between August 17, 2026 and February 16, 2027 subject to the terms and conditions of the Jonsson Plan.

Each of the above-described plans were entered into during an open trading window and are intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) of the Exchange Act of 1934 and our policies regarding trading in our securities.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following documents are filed as a part of this Quarterly Report:

Exhibit Description

3.1 Amended Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2022 3.2 Bylaws, as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2022 31.1 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of David Ricks, Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer* 31.2 Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Lucas Montarce, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer* (32) Section 1350 Certification* (101) Interactive Data Files (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)* (104) Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)* | * Filed herewith. | |

Long-term debt instruments under which the total amount of securities authorized does not exceed 10 percent of our consolidated assets are not filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report. We will furnish a copy of these agreements to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.