The Government Pension Fund Global predicts that $Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$ and $Eli Lilly(LLY)$ could be the first healthcare companies to reach trillion-dollar club, benefiting from the rising demand for diabetes and weight-loss drugs.
With less than 1% of overweight individuals currently receiving treatment, the potential market for these drugs remains vast.
$Novo-Nordisk A/S(NVO)$'s strong earnings, driven by the success of its drug Wegovy, pushed its market value to $511.29 bln.
While $Eli Lilly(LLY)$’s market capitalization stands at around $612 bln.
The Government Pension Fund Global holds significant stakes in both companies and sees promising opportunities for their drugs beyond weight loss, potentially addressing conditions like chronic kidney disease and Alzheimer's.
If these forecasts hold true, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly could join the ranks of trillion-dollar healthcare giants, akin to tech companies like Microsoft and Apple.
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