Stock Analysis on Net

Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE:LLY)

Analysis of Profitability Ratios 
Quarterly Data

Microsoft Excel

Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Eli Lilly & Co., profitability ratios (quarterly data)

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Return on Sales
Gross profit margin 82.64% 81.70% 81.31% 80.91% 80.75% 80.16% 79.25% 78.67% 77.77% 77.67% 76.77% 75.61% 75.98% 74.40% 74.18% 74.85% 74.27% 75.88% 77.66%
Operating profit margin 32.37% 28.74% 28.64% 24.81% 23.28% 20.80% 18.92% 18.42% 24.17% 22.45% 24.97% 24.65% 25.50% 25.94% 22.45% 23.17% 21.81% 22.06% 24.69%
Net profit margin 25.91% 22.66% 23.51% 20.48% 18.86% 17.08% 15.36% 15.55% 22.01% 20.54% 21.88% 20.63% 19.58% 20.90% 19.71% 21.52% 22.71% 23.91% 25.24%
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE) 75.52% 70.45% 74.62% 58.78% 54.14% 47.91% 48.65% 44.46% 58.73% 50.82% 58.64% 59.91% 66.61% 65.69% 62.16% 76.99% 94.20% 88.31% 109.79%
Return on assets (ROA) 13.67% 12.42% 13.45% 11.07% 10.22% 9.60% 8.19% 8.61% 11.85% 10.70% 12.62% 12.71% 12.09% 13.06% 11.44% 12.39% 12.70% 13.01% 13.28%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).


Gross Profit Margin
The gross profit margin demonstrates a positive and consistent upward trend over the periods analyzed. Starting from 77.66% in March 2020, it slightly decreased to around 74.18% mid-2022 but then steadily increased to reach 82.64% by June 2025. This indicates improved efficiency in managing production costs relative to revenues across the timeline.
Operating Profit Margin
The operating profit margin exhibits greater variability, initially declining from 24.69% in March 2020 to a low point of 18.42% in December 2022. Subsequently, a recovery phase is observed, with margins climbing back to 32.37% by June 2025, which surpasses earlier highs. This pattern suggests periods of operational challenges followed by enhanced cost control or revenue improvements at the operating level.
Net Profit Margin
Net profit margin values show fluctuations similar to the operating margin but with a generally narrower range. Starting at 25.24% in March 2020, a decrease toward mid-2023 to about 15.55% occurs. From that point onward, a gradual recovery is noted, culminating at 25.91% in June 2025. These movements reflect variable net profitability influenced by changes in operating results and other financial factors.
Return on Equity (ROE)
The return on equity displays a declining trend from an exceptionally high 109.79% in March 2020 down to a low around 44.46% at the end of 2022. Afterward, it shows a moderate improvement with some fluctuations, reaching approximately 75.52% by June 2025. The initial decline could be associated with either increased equity bases, reduced net income, or both, while the later rise points to enhanced profitability relative to equity invested.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on assets remains relatively stable but shows a mild downward drift from 13.28% in early 2020 to lows near 8.19% at the end of 2022. Following this, a recovery pattern emerges, with ROA reaching 13.67% by mid-2025. This trend indicates fluctuations in asset utilization efficiency and profitability, aligning with periods of operational and net income variability.

Return on Sales


Return on Investment


Gross Profit Margin

Eli Lilly & Co., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Gross margin 13,109,900 10,504,300 11,129,000 9,268,300 9,132,600 7,094,500 7,565,400 7,638,500 6,504,700 5,333,300 5,753,700 5,362,500 5,057,500 5,737,900 5,949,700 5,342,000 4,786,900 4,927,000 5,720,200 4,414,200 4,277,400 4,644,700
Revenue 15,557,700 12,728,500 13,532,800 11,439,100 11,302,800 8,768,000 9,353,400 9,498,600 8,312,100 6,960,000 7,301,800 6,941,600 6,488,000 7,810,000 7,999,900 6,772,800 6,740,100 6,805,600 7,440,000 5,740,600 5,499,400 5,859,800
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1 82.64% 81.70% 81.31% 80.91% 80.75% 80.16% 79.25% 78.67% 77.77% 77.67% 76.77% 75.61% 75.98% 74.40% 74.18% 74.85% 74.27% 75.88% 77.66%
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 70.93% 70.69% 69.99% 67.21% 62.75% 62.28% 62.42% 65.76% 68.91% 69.43% 70.00% 69.62% 70.48% 69.53% 68.96% 67.72% 65.62% 64.82% 66.41%
Amgen Inc. 62.99% 61.48% 59.85% 58.71% 61.56% 64.76% 68.60% 72.35% 72.87% 73.65% 74.17% 73.99% 74.00% 73.30% 73.44% 74.00% 73.97% 74.37% 74.59%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 70.29% 70.47% 71.08% 74.91% 75.38% 75.71% 76.24% 76.54% 77.01% 77.68% 78.04% 78.82% 79.13% 79.62% 78.57% 76.92% 75.88% 74.42% 72.31%
Danaher Corp. 59.66% 59.74% 59.50% 59.37% 59.27% 58.39% 58.74% 58.77% 59.17% 60.22% 60.21% 60.65% 60.77% 60.77% 60.95% 60.44% 59.24% 57.60% 55.98%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 78.42% 78.17% 78.15% 75.98% 75.56% 75.62% 75.87% 78.66% 79.27% 78.94% 79.03% 74.31% 75.30% 75.50% 75.56% 80.23% 79.90% 80.32% 81.23%
Johnson & Johnson 67.92% 68.30% 69.07% 69.05% 69.06% 69.20% 68.82% 68.54% 68.06% 67.34% 67.26% 67.43% 67.86% 67.97% 68.16% 67.51% 67.00% 66.24% 65.58%
Merck & Co. Inc. 76.60% 76.42% 76.32% 75.82% 75.25% 74.37% 73.17% 72.86% 72.96% 72.43% 70.63% 70.49% 70.41% 70.72% 72.02% 67.95% 67.48% 66.99% 67.74%
Pfizer Inc. 72.12% 72.28% 71.94% 67.73% 58.18% 58.09% 58.10% 60.97% 69.61% 68.61% 65.77% 65.53% 62.18% 60.35% 62.08% 65.28% 70.96% 76.46% 79.26%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 85.57% 85.79% 86.13% 86.12% 86.16% 86.32% 86.16% 85.96% 86.42% 86.96% 87.18% 85.39% 84.97% 84.65% 84.83% 86.65% 86.85% 86.84% 86.82%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 41.18% 41.34% 41.28% 40.77% 40.76% 40.40% 39.90% 39.87% 39.75% 40.28% 42.24% 44.42% 46.63% 48.37% 50.08% 51.05% 51.29% 51.47% 49.67%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 86.11% 86.03% 86.11% 86.12% 86.45% 86.86% 87.21% 87.80% 87.92% 88.04% 87.90% 88.00% 88.13% 87.95% 88.06% 87.94% 87.89% 88.06% 88.14%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × (Gross marginQ2 2025 + Gross marginQ1 2025 + Gross marginQ4 2024 + Gross marginQ3 2024) ÷ (RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024 + RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (13,109,900 + 10,504,300 + 11,129,000 + 9,268,300) ÷ (15,557,700 + 12,728,500 + 13,532,800 + 11,439,100) = 82.64%

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Revenue Trends
The revenue exhibits a cyclical but generally upward trajectory from March 2020 through June 2025. Initial quarters in 2020 demonstrated moderate fluctuations with revenue ranging between approximately $5.5 billion to $7.4 billion. From 2021 onwards, revenue consistently increased, reaching over $15.5 billion by March 2025. This represents a substantial growth over the examined period, suggesting an expansion in sales or business operations.
Gross Margin Dynamics
Gross margin values, expressed in thousands of US dollars, generally show an increasing trend that aligns with revenue growth. Starting at around $4.3 billion in mid-2020, gross margin ascended steadily with occasional minor declines, reaching approximately $13.1 billion by June 2025. Notably, significant growth in gross margin occurred from mid-2023 onwards, indicating improved profitability or cost efficiencies.
Gross Profit Margin Percentage
The gross profit margin percentage, available beginning in late 2020, reveals a consistent improvement over time. Initially around 74-77%, the margin gradually increased each quarter to reach over 82% by mid-2025. This upward trend suggests enhanced operational efficiency, better pricing power, or a favorable product mix contributing to higher profitability per revenue dollar.
Correlation and Insights
The parallel upward trends in both gross margin and gross profit margin percentage alongside revenue growth point to strong financial health with expanding scale and improving margins. The increase in gross profit margin percentage despite rising revenue indicates that cost of goods sold has been managed effectively. This combination is indicative of strategic improvements in core business activities or successful introduction of higher-margin products.
Summary of Patterns
Overall, the data reflect consistent revenue growth, accompanied by increasing gross margins in absolute terms and percentage terms. This consistent improvement over nearly five years evidences a stable and progressively profitable business environment. The pattern also suggests that operational improvements and market positioning have positively impacted the company's financial performance, strengthening its profitability as revenues grow.

Operating Profit Margin

Eli Lilly & Co., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Operating income 6,867,000 3,695,100 5,148,800 1,526,400 3,714,800 2,509,000 2,387,800 450,400 2,125,700 1,494,000 1,836,400 1,676,500 1,210,100 2,404,300 1,917,200 1,881,200 1,403,400 1,155,300 1,992,100 1,278,300 1,196,800 1,590,800
Revenue 15,557,700 12,728,500 13,532,800 11,439,100 11,302,800 8,768,000 9,353,400 9,498,600 8,312,100 6,960,000 7,301,800 6,941,600 6,488,000 7,810,000 7,999,900 6,772,800 6,740,100 6,805,600 7,440,000 5,740,600 5,499,400 5,859,800
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1 32.37% 28.74% 28.64% 24.81% 23.28% 20.80% 18.92% 18.42% 24.17% 22.45% 24.97% 24.65% 25.50% 25.94% 22.45% 23.17% 21.81% 22.06% 24.69%
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 18.80% 17.56% 16.22% 24.89% 22.31% 23.50% 23.49% 27.32% 31.03% 28.49% 31.21% 30.59% 30.33% 32.68% 31.89% 30.09% 28.95% 23.63% 24.81%
Amgen Inc. 24.45% 22.71% 22.66% 19.97% 20.96% 24.72% 29.35% 34.55% 37.50% 36.07% 38.57% 39.31% 38.04% 32.78% 31.44% 30.14% 30.72% 37.23% 37.70%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 16.70% 15.24% -15.50% -14.05% -14.39% -14.30% 16.18% 16.96% 17.29% 18.13% 17.96% 19.04% 18.19% 16.79% 15.91% -15.73% -17.02% -19.19% -21.60%
Danaher Corp. 18.39% 20.26% 20.37% 20.11% 21.22% 21.05% 21.77% 23.83% 25.06% 27.02% 27.61% 27.35% 25.44% 25.23% 25.35% 24.63% 25.04% 22.30% 18.99%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 28.03% 28.77% 5.81% 2.92% 9.26% 5.79% 28.24% 30.37% 31.18% 33.03% 27.17% 22.39% 25.78% 26.56% 36.72% 42.79% 37.20% 18.07% 16.72%
Johnson & Johnson 23.67% 23.59% 23.42% 24.42% 25.31% 25.04% 24.90% 25.55% 25.61% 25.21% 24.63% 23.89% 23.47% 23.76% 24.95% 24.69% 25.23% 24.10% 23.60%
Merck & Co. Inc. 30.00% 31.51% 31.03% 21.60% 24.75% 6.93% 3.92% 13.08% 10.34% 27.85% 30.27% 30.66% 33.04% 28.85% 25.74% 14.07% 10.64% 14.02% 16.47%
Pfizer Inc. 23.23% 19.29% 19.51% 9.56% -4.19% -2.08% 2.15% 14.36% 28.13% 34.44% 34.83% 33.59% 30.37% 26.12% 23.91% 24.67% 24.12% 21.20% 19.47%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 27.02% 27.20% 28.10% 28.69% 28.95% 29.40% 30.85% 32.23% 34.20% 35.79% 38.93% 45.45% 48.19% 55.08% 55.67% 55.19% 53.94% 43.37% 42.09%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 17.13% 17.23% 17.11% 16.93% 17.01% 16.38% 16.00% 15.81% 15.42% 16.29% 18.69% 20.54% 22.51% 23.83% 25.57% 27.04% 28.00% 27.68% 24.19%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 34.36% -6.69% -2.11% -2.54% -3.37% 41.16% 38.83% 40.16% 41.72% 43.93% 48.23% 47.72% 48.85% 36.93% 36.73% 37.17% 33.93% 47.14% 46.03%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × (Operating incomeQ2 2025 + Operating incomeQ1 2025 + Operating incomeQ4 2024 + Operating incomeQ3 2024) ÷ (RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024 + RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (6,867,000 + 3,695,100 + 5,148,800 + 1,526,400) ÷ (15,557,700 + 12,728,500 + 13,532,800 + 11,439,100) = 32.37%

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Operating Income
The operating income demonstrates volatility across the observed periods. Initial quarters in 2020 show a downward trend from 1,590,800 to 1,196,800 thousand US dollars, followed by a gradual recovery toward the end of 2020, peaking at 1,992,100 thousand US dollars. In 2021, fluctuations continued with values ranging approximately between 1,153,300 and 1,917,200 thousand US dollars. The year 2022 showed variability with a notable drop in early quarters (e.g., 1,210,100 in June) and resurgence by the year's end. The first three quarters of 2023 exhibit fluctuating performance including an unusually low figure of 450,400 thousand US dollars in September, then recovering. From late 2023 into 2025, there is a general upward trend, culminating in a sharp increase to 6,867,000 thousand US dollars by June 2025, indicating substantial growth in the latest periods.
Revenue
Revenue figures reveal moderate fluctuations with an overall rising trend across the time horizon. Beginning at 5,859,800 thousand US dollars in March 2020, revenue experiences some variability but largely trends upward, reaching 7,440,000 thousand US dollars by December 2020. The subsequent years continue this pattern with peaks near 8,312,100 thousand US dollars in mid-2023, and further growth in 2024 and 2025, peaking at 15,557,700 thousand US dollars by June 2025. The steady increase in revenue over the periods suggests expansion and successful market penetration or pricing adjustments despite some short-term dips.
Operating Profit Margin
Operating profit margin data starts being available from March 2021 onwards, with percentages ranging mostly between 18% and 32%. Initial margins hover around the low 20s percent, then display a mix of moderate declines and increases. Noteworthy is the margin dip to 18.42% in September 2023, followed by recovery and a substantial increase to over 30% by June 2025. The improving margin trend in the final periods aligns with the rising operating income and revenue, indicating enhanced profitability and operational efficiency over time.
Overall Analysis
The quarterly data reveal a company experiencing cyclical fluctuations in income consistent with market or operational volatility, yet maintaining an overall positive trajectory in both revenue and profitability. The margins suggest that operational control improved over time, especially toward the latter part of the observed timeframe. Sharp increases in operating income coincide with revenue growth, signaling effective scaling and cost management. Some quarters, notably in 2023, display significant income variability, which may warrant further examination. The long-term trend is positive, suggesting a strengthening financial position and improved earnings quality as the margins and volumes increase concurrently.

Net Profit Margin

Eli Lilly & Co., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income (loss) 5,660,500 2,759,300 4,409,800 970,300 2,967,000 2,242,900 2,189,700 (57,400) 1,763,200 1,344,900 1,937,700 1,451,700 952,500 1,902,900 1,726,100 1,110,100 1,390,200 1,355,300 2,116,800 1,208,400 1,412,000 1,456,500
Revenue 15,557,700 12,728,500 13,532,800 11,439,100 11,302,800 8,768,000 9,353,400 9,498,600 8,312,100 6,960,000 7,301,800 6,941,600 6,488,000 7,810,000 7,999,900 6,772,800 6,740,100 6,805,600 7,440,000 5,740,600 5,499,400 5,859,800
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 25.91% 22.66% 23.51% 20.48% 18.86% 17.08% 15.36% 15.55% 22.01% 20.54% 21.88% 20.63% 19.58% 20.90% 19.71% 21.52% 22.71% 23.91% 25.24%
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 6.45% 7.31% 7.59% 9.22% 9.71% 11.02% 8.95% 11.81% 15.50% 13.37% 20.39% 23.19% 22.04% 22.00% 20.54% 13.66% 12.40% 10.28% 10.08%
Amgen Inc. 19.75% 18.10% 12.77% 13.58% 10.60% 13.35% 24.96% 29.52% 31.52% 31.77% 26.42% 27.88% 26.73% 23.42% 24.25% 23.03% 23.80% 29.60% 29.97%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 10.58% 11.38% -18.53% -15.30% -14.06% -13.50% 17.83% 18.44% 17.62% 15.95% 13.71% 14.29% 14.04% 13.31% 15.08% -11.89% -11.44% -14.53% -21.20%
Danaher Corp. 14.21% 15.81% 16.33% 16.39% 17.83% 18.54% 19.94% 22.89% 22.80% 23.32% 22.91% 21.65% 20.61% 21.32% 21.84% 20.97% 21.00% 19.17% 16.36%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 21.98% 20.87% 1.68% 0.45% 3.82% 1.78% 21.03% 21.60% 20.18% 20.87% 17.02% 12.44% 15.22% 16.60% 23.05% 27.21% 19.62% 1.19% 0.51%
Johnson & Johnson 25.00% 24.41% 15.84% 16.74% 43.91% 44.92% 41.28% 39.58% 14.52% 13.77% 18.90% 19.95% 19.21% 20.90% 22.26% 19.55% 19.92% 17.95% 17.82%
Merck & Co. Inc. 25.79% 27.27% 26.68% 19.23% 21.98% 3.76% 0.61% 7.77% 5.34% 22.52% 24.49% 25.88% 29.00% 26.27% 26.79% 15.09% 11.83% 15.09% 14.72%
Pfizer Inc. 16.84% 12.62% 12.62% 7.04% -4.62% -0.55% 3.56% 15.13% 27.38% 31.19% 31.27% 29.81% 28.94% 27.01% 27.04% 28.77% 23.86% 24.03% 22.95%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 31.37% 31.94% 31.07% 33.61% 32.04% 29.45% 30.14% 30.47% 33.93% 33.81% 35.64% 39.17% 39.97% 48.06% 50.25% 51.65% 50.11% 43.53% 41.35%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 15.23% 15.18% 14.77% 14.48% 14.69% 14.20% 13.99% 13.68% 13.14% 13.75% 15.47% 15.92% 17.37% 18.49% 19.70% 21.93% 22.47% 22.08% 19.79%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 31.86% -8.91% -4.86% -4.52% -4.74% 39.46% 36.68% 35.94% 35.40% 35.40% 37.20% 37.62% 38.26% 30.84% 30.92% 30.52% 29.80% 43.06% 43.70%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × (Net income (loss)Q2 2025 + Net income (loss)Q1 2025 + Net income (loss)Q4 2024 + Net income (loss)Q3 2024) ÷ (RevenueQ2 2025 + RevenueQ1 2025 + RevenueQ4 2024 + RevenueQ3 2024)
= 100 × (5,660,500 + 2,759,300 + 4,409,800 + 970,300) ÷ (15,557,700 + 12,728,500 + 13,532,800 + 11,439,100) = 25.91%

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Net Income (Loss) Trend
The net income figures exhibit notable volatility across the periods. Initial values range between approximately 1.2 billion and 2.1 billion US dollars from March 2020 to December 2020. A decline is observed in mid-2022, with some quarters showing significant dips, including a loss recorded in September 2023. Subsequently, net income values strongly recover, peaking above 5.6 billion US dollars in June 2025, indicating a robust recuperation phase towards the later periods.
Revenue Developments
Revenue data demonstrates a general upward trajectory over the observed quarters. Early 2020 figures start near 5.4 billion US dollars, followed by an increase extending beyond 7 billion by late 2020. Despite some oscillations in mid-2022 and 2023, revenue consistently advances and reaches levels above 15.5 billion US dollars by mid-2025, reflecting expanded operational scale and possibly increased market demand or pricing power.
Net Profit Margin Pattern
Net profit margins are primarily available from March 2021 onwards. Starting near 25%, the margin exhibits a slight declining trend through the end of 2021 and mid-2022, with low points around 15.36% to 17.08%. Following this period, margins steadily improve, culminating in a peak of approximately 25.91% by June 2025. This suggests enhanced efficiency or favorable changes in cost structure and pricing strategy during the most recent periods.
Overall Financial Performance Insights
The financial results portray a fluctuating net income with resilience and strong growth towards the last quarters. Revenue consistently increases throughout the timeframe, supporting the positive long-term outlook. The net profit margin trends indicate variability but ultimately demonstrate margin improvement, suggesting effective management of expenses or profit maximization initiatives. The data implies a company capable of overcoming intermediate challenges and achieving solid profitability growth.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Eli Lilly & Co., ROE calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income (loss) 5,660,500 2,759,300 4,409,800 970,300 2,967,000 2,242,900 2,189,700 (57,400) 1,763,200 1,344,900 1,937,700 1,451,700 952,500 1,902,900 1,726,100 1,110,100 1,390,200 1,355,300 2,116,800 1,208,400 1,412,000 1,456,500
Total Eli Lilly and Company shareholders’ equity 18,272,900 15,764,800 14,192,100 14,240,000 13,562,000 12,812,200 10,771,900 11,220,400 11,063,800 11,190,400 10,649,800 10,070,100 8,544,700 9,330,800 8,979,200 7,757,000 6,444,400 6,898,700 5,641,600 4,826,900 4,092,900 3,078,800
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 75.52% 70.45% 74.62% 58.78% 54.14% 47.91% 48.65% 44.46% 58.73% 50.82% 58.64% 59.91% 66.61% 65.69% 62.16% 76.99% 94.20% 88.31% 109.79%
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 295.42% 128.66% 84.91% 78.77% 74.85% 46.94% 53.86% 67.50% 57.14% 68.60% 83.83% 86.24% 76.64% 74.91% 55.60% 53.01% 37.63% 35.30%
Amgen Inc. 89.11% 95.59% 69.59% 56.20% 52.83% 74.93% 107.78% 98.82% 117.67% 148.04% 178.97% 187.11% 271.85% 624.78% 87.96% 68.26% 69.67% 75.91% 77.20%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 28.96% 31.16% -54.78% -42.34% -38.44% -37.28% 27.27% 28.57% 24.91% 22.97% 20.37% 20.44% 20.30% 19.79% 19.46% -14.52% -13.80% -16.54% -23.84%
Danaher Corp. 6.52% 7.40% 7.87% 7.59% 8.42% 8.24% 8.91% 11.29% 12.30% 13.47% 14.39% 14.40% 13.63% 13.93% 14.24% 13.54% 13.12% 11.76% 9.17%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 32.08% 31.13% 2.48% 0.69% 5.77% 2.77% 24.81% 26.33% 25.92% 26.59% 21.62% 15.82% 20.44% 22.66% 29.55% 34.44% 26.20% 1.59% 0.68%
Johnson & Johnson 28.88% 27.92% 19.68% 20.93% 53.14% 54.95% 51.11% 48.61% 17.37% 17.95% 23.36% 25.68% 24.05% 26.54% 28.20% 25.44% 25.53% 22.96% 23.25%
Merck & Co. Inc. 33.49% 36.07% 36.96% 27.30% 31.52% 5.71% 0.97% 11.17% 8.04% 27.82% 31.57% 34.32% 38.34% 34.68% 34.17% 20.10% 16.73% 26.08% 27.91%
Pfizer Inc. 12.12% 8.73% 9.11% 4.61% -2.96% -0.33% 2.38% 10.81% 21.68% 28.77% 32.79% 32.14% 33.61% 30.29% 28.47% 26.28% 18.86% 16.23% 15.21%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 14.89% 15.31% 15.03% 15.87% 15.32% 14.29% 15.22% 16.03% 17.90% 17.80% 19.14% 25.05% 27.49% 39.84% 43.03% 40.53% 41.02% 33.43% 31.86%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 13.03% 13.19% 12.78% 12.52% 13.12% 13.26% 12.83% 13.11% 13.08% 14.26% 15.80% 16.15% 17.59% 18.56% 18.94% 22.13% 23.32% 22.60% 18.47%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 21.18% -5.99% -3.26% -3.07% -3.32% 21.67% 20.59% 21.01% 21.75% 22.59% 23.88% 25.12% 26.77% 22.47% 23.19% 22.83% 21.66% 30.76% 31.22%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100 × (Net income (loss)Q2 2025 + Net income (loss)Q1 2025 + Net income (loss)Q4 2024 + Net income (loss)Q3 2024) ÷ Total Eli Lilly and Company shareholders’ equity
= 100 × (5,660,500 + 2,759,300 + 4,409,800 + 970,300) ÷ 18,272,900 = 75.52%

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The quarterly financial data reveals several significant trends in profitability and equity performance over the observed periods. Net income demonstrates a fluctuating pattern with notable variability across quarters. Initial quarters show strong earnings around 1.2 to 2.1 billion USD, followed by several quarters with marked declines, including a negative net income in September 2023. Subsequently, net income recovers robustly, reaching peaks beyond 4 billion USD by mid-2025, indicating substantial improvements in profitability toward the latter periods.

Total shareholders’ equity shows a consistent upward trajectory across the quarters. Starting from approximately 3.1 billion USD at the beginning of 2020, shareholders’ equity increases steadily, surpassing 18 billion USD by mid-2025. This persistent growth in equity reflects cumulative retained earnings and capital gains, suggesting strengthened capitalization and potentially healthy reinvestment strategies.

The return on equity (ROE) presents an overall downward trend from exceptionally high values exceeding 100% in 2020 to more moderate figures ranging between 44% and 75% in the later periods. Despite this decline, the ROE remains relatively strong, reflecting efficient utilization of shareholders' equity to generate profits. The decrease might be attributable to the substantial growth in equity outpacing net income gains during certain intervals.

Net Income (Loss)
Exhibits volatility with strong gains initially, a downturn including a negative quarter in late 2023, followed by a significant recovery and substantial growth by 2025.
Total Shareholders’ Equity
Shows a robust and steady increase throughout the entire period, reflecting enhanced financial strength and capital accumulation.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Declines from very high initial percentages to a stable, moderate range, indicating a balance between profit generation and increasing equity base.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Eli Lilly & Co., ROA calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net income (loss) 5,660,500 2,759,300 4,409,800 970,300 2,967,000 2,242,900 2,189,700 (57,400) 1,763,200 1,344,900 1,937,700 1,451,700 952,500 1,902,900 1,726,100 1,110,100 1,390,200 1,355,300 2,116,800 1,208,400 1,412,000 1,456,500
Total assets 100,922,600 89,388,800 78,714,900 75,606,900 71,874,800 63,943,500 64,006,300 57,915,500 54,814,000 53,163,000 49,489,800 47,461,500 47,063,600 46,919,300 48,806,000 48,187,000 47,809,000 46,838,300 46,633,100 43,946,000 41,967,000 41,102,800
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 13.67% 12.42% 13.45% 11.07% 10.22% 9.60% 8.19% 8.61% 11.85% 10.70% 12.62% 12.71% 12.09% 13.06% 11.44% 12.39% 12.70% 13.01% 13.28%
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
AbbVie Inc. 2.74% 3.08% 3.17% 3.57% 3.76% 4.03% 3.61% 4.78% 6.42% 5.64% 8.53% 9.49% 8.83% 8.71% 7.88% 5.06% 4.50% 3.43% 3.07%
Amgen Inc. 7.53% 6.64% 4.45% 4.65% 3.44% 4.05% 6.91% 8.36% 8.84% 8.92% 10.06% 10.73% 11.09% 9.67% 9.63% 8.63% 9.61% 11.33% 11.54%
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 5.33% 5.86% -9.66% -7.75% -6.91% -6.21% 8.43% 9.08% 8.52% 7.75% 6.53% 6.80% 6.59% 6.07% 6.40% -4.87% -4.58% -5.53% -7.61%
Danaher Corp. 4.18% 4.76% 5.03% 4.83% 5.35% 5.28% 5.64% 6.74% 7.49% 8.15% 8.55% 8.35% 7.76% 7.74% 7.73% 7.13% 7.19% 6.30% 4.79%
Gilead Sciences Inc. 11.33% 10.57% 0.81% 0.23% 1.97% 0.86% 9.12% 9.42% 8.80% 9.02% 7.27% 5.33% 6.58% 7.16% 9.16% 11.02% 7.59% 0.45% 0.18%
Johnson & Johnson 11.72% 11.26% 7.81% 8.24% 20.99% 22.37% 20.98% 20.85% 6.81% 6.49% 9.57% 10.94% 10.33% 11.12% 11.47% 9.98% 10.07% 8.76% 8.41%
Merck & Co. Inc. 13.96% 15.14% 14.62% 10.34% 12.20% 2.18% 0.34% 4.32% 2.98% 12.09% 13.30% 14.25% 15.48% 13.29% 12.35% 7.70% 6.14% 7.73% 7.72%
Pfizer Inc. 5.22% 3.79% 3.76% 1.94% -1.20% -0.14% 0.94% 4.87% 9.75% 14.85% 15.91% 15.32% 15.01% 13.58% 12.11% 11.10% 7.78% 7.01% 6.23%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. 11.67% 11.98% 11.69% 12.43% 11.98% 11.22% 11.95% 12.41% 14.02% 13.91% 14.85% 19.40% 20.90% 30.11% 31.75% 29.55% 28.88% 22.53% 20.47%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 6.50% 6.58% 6.51% 6.11% 6.32% 6.21% 6.07% 6.12% 6.08% 6.36% 7.15% 7.77% 8.21% 8.20% 8.12% 11.64% 12.70% 12.02% 9.23%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. 15.13% -4.32% -2.38% -2.16% -2.43% 16.81% 15.92% 15.97% 16.54% 17.18% 18.30% 19.59% 20.50% 17.19% 17.44% 17.25% 16.30% 22.80% 23.07%

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).

1 Q2 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100 × (Net income (loss)Q2 2025 + Net income (loss)Q1 2025 + Net income (loss)Q4 2024 + Net income (loss)Q3 2024) ÷ Total assets
= 100 × (5,660,500 + 2,759,300 + 4,409,800 + 970,300) ÷ 100,922,600 = 13.67%

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Net Income Trend
The net income demonstrates fluctuations across the quarters, with some periods showing significant increases followed by notable declines. Early in the observed timeline, net income generally hovers above 1,100,000 thousand US dollars, peaking notably in December 2020 at around 2,116,800 thousand US dollars. Following this, there is a pattern of volatility, including a sharp decline in September 2023 where net income turns negative, indicating a loss of 57,400 thousand US dollars. Post this anomaly, net income recovers robustly, reaching a high of 5,660,500 thousand US dollars by June 2025, indicating strong growth prospects or improved operational performance.
Total Assets Trend
Total assets show a consistent upward trajectory throughout the periods under review. Starting at approximately 41,102,800 thousand US dollars in March 2020, the asset base systematically grows, reaching over 100,922,600 thousand US dollars by June 2025. This steady increase reflects ongoing asset accumulation, potentially through investments, acquisitions, or other growth strategies, signifying an expansion in the financial foundation of the company.
Return on Assets (ROA) Analysis
ROA data, available from March 2021 onwards, reveals a generally stable yet slightly fluctuating pattern. Initially, ROA values range near 13% but show a minor downward trend through late 2022 and into 2023, dipping to a low of approximately 8.19% in June 2023. Subsequent periods show a recovery and upward movement, with ROA reaching over 13% again by June 2025. This indicates that despite some efficiency challenges, the company regained its effectiveness in generating profit from its asset base toward the end of the timeline.
Correlation Between Net Income, Total Assets, and ROA
The interplay between net income, total assets, and ROA suggests a complex dynamic. While total assets increase steadily, net income exhibits volatility, and ROA experiences periods of decline and recovery. The temporary fall in net income around late 2023 corresponds with a lower ROA, highlighting a phase of reduced profitability and asset utilization efficiency. However, growth in net income and ROA in later periods implies that the company managed to leverage its expanding asset base more effectively, enhancing overall financial performance.
Overall Financial Insight
The financial data reflects a company undergoing expansion with increasing asset accumulation paralleled by fluctuating profitability and efficiency. Periodic declines in earnings and ROA suggest operational or market challenges, yet the pronounced recovery in late periods points to effective corrective strategies. Continuous asset growth alongside improving returns on those assets toward the latter part of the timeline exemplifies strengthening financial health and capacity for sustainable growth.