Eli Lilly Hits $1 Trillion: Weight‑Loss Drugs Turn a 150‑Year‑Old Pharma Into a Tech‑Sized Giant
Eli Lilly became the first pharmaceutical company to reach a $1 trillion market capitalization, with shares trading near $1,058 on Monday. The surge follows strong demand for its weight-loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, both based on tirzepatide. Lilly’s stock has climbed over 35% in 2025 and more than 75% since Zepbound’s late 2023 launch. The company now trades at about 50 times expected earnings.