Eli Lilly Misses Third-Quarter Profit Amid Soaring Demand for Weight-Loss Drug

TH-Reuters10-30

Oct 30 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Wednesday, even as demand for its weight-loss drug soared, hurt by higher manufacturing and acquisition-related costs.

The company earned $1.18 per share on an adjusted basis for the quarter ended Sept.30, compared with analysts' average estimate of $1.47, according to LSEG data.

The shares plunged 10% in premarket trading.

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  • Mr Bull
    10-30
    Mr Bull
    Good opportunity to accumulate. missing the numbers is not due to non- performance. 
  • Bharatt
    10-30
    Bharatt
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