Eli Lilly reported a strong third quarter in 2021, with revenue increasing by 18% driven by a 17% increase in volume. Key growth products contributed significantly to revenue growth. The company also highlighted pipeline advancements, including regulatory submissions and positive Phase 3 readouts.
Revenue increased 18 percent, driven by volume growth of 17 percent.
Key growth products contributed 17 percentage points of revenue growth and represented approximately 58 percent of total revenue, excluding revenue from COVID-19 therapies.
Earnings per share (EPS) decreased to $1.22 on a reported basis and increased to $1.94 on a non-GAAP basis, representing 38 percent growth versus prior year.
Lilly submitted tirzepatide in type 2 diabetes and initiated a rolling submission for donanemab to the FDA for accelerated approval in early Alzheimer's disease.
The company updated certain elements of its 2021 financial guidance on both a reported and non-GAAP basis.