Eli Lilly's stock surged 5.86% in pre-market trading following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
The pharmaceutical giant reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $7.54, surpassing the IBES estimate of $6.67. Revenue for the quarter reached $19,292 million, also beating the consensus estimate of $17,959 million and representing a 43% year-over-year increase. The company's weight-loss drug Zepbound contributed $4,261 million in revenue during the period.
Furthermore, Eli Lilly provided optimistic guidance for 2026, forecasting adjusted EPS in the range of $33.50 to $35, which exceeds the FactSet estimate of $33.04. The company also projected full-year revenue between $80,000 million and $83,000 million, signaling continued strong growth expectations.