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Dec 31, 2023

Eli Lilly Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Eli Lilly's Q4 2023 earnings report revealed strong revenue growth driven by new products like Mounjaro and Zepbound, alongside pipeline advancements and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

Eli Lilly reported a robust 28% increase in Q4 2023 revenue, driven by new products and growth products. EPS increased by 13% on a reported basis and 19% on a non-GAAP basis. The company issued 2024 guidance with revenue expected to be in the range of $40.4 billion to $41.6 billion.

Q4 2023 revenue increased by 28%, driven by new products like Mounjaro and Zepbound.

New Products revenue grew by $2.19 billion to $2.49 billion in Q4 2023.

Q4 2023 EPS increased 13% to $2.42 on a reported basis and increased 19% to $2.49 on a non-GAAP basis.

2024 revenue guidance is in the range of $40.4 billion to $41.6 billion, with EPS between $11.80 and $12.30 (reported) and $12.20 and $12.70 (non-GAAP).

Total Revenue
$9.35B
Previous year: $7.3B
+28.1%
EPS
$2.49
Previous year: $2.09
+19.1%
Revenue Change - Volume
11%
Revenue Change - Price
16%
Gross Margin
80.9%
Gross Profit
$7.57B
Previous year: $5.75B
+31.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.82B
Previous year: $2.07B
+36.4%
Total Assets
$64B
Previous year: $49.5B
+29.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates 2024 revenue to be in the range of $40.4 billion to $41.6 billion. EPS for 2024 is expected to be in the range of $11.80 to $12.30 on a reported basis and $12.20 to $12.70 on a non-GAAP basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth is expected to be largely driven by New Products.
  • Marketing, selling and administrative expenses are expected to grow at a pace slower than revenue growth.
  • Gross Margin - OPEX/Revenue (reported) is expected to be 30% to 32%.
  • Gross Margin - OPEX/Revenue (non-GAAP) is expected to be 31% to 33%.
  • The company continues to execute on its manufacturing expansion agenda.

Challenges Ahead

  • An expected continuation of the decline in Trulicity sales.
  • Demand for incretins is likely to outpace supply in 2024.
  • Other income (expense) is expected to be expense in the range of $400 million to $500 million, primarily driven by higher interest expense.
  • The 2024 effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 14%.
  • The company is not including any potential or pending acquired IPR&D charges in its initial 2024 guidance.

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