Eli Lilly stock jumps as 2026 forecast beats estimates on Zepbound, Mounjaro demand
Eli Lilly shares surged about 9% Wednesday after reporting a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to $19.3 billion and issuing a bullish 2026 outlook. Mounjaro and Zepbound drove results, but executives warned pricing will weigh on future growth. Investors await the FDA’s April decision on Lilly’s oral obesity drug. The stock’s rally contrasted with declines in major indexes.