Eli Lilly forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, banking on the launch of its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments in new markets.

Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and obesity treatments, and the drugmaker debuted a mostly better-than-expected 2025 forecast

Eli Lilly reported mixed results for the fourth quarter, even as demand for its blockbuster weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro soared. The company's quarterly earnings topped Wall Street estimates,

In the first half of 2025, Ozempic developer Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark, expects results from a second phase III trial of its experimental drug CagriSema — a combination of semaglutide and a medicine called cagrilintide. People on CagriSema lost about 23% of their body weight in a 68-week study, outperforming both drugs when taken alone.

New research uncovers hidden risks and surprising benefits of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, reshaping how we see these popular medications.

Eli Lilly forecast annual profit largely above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it prepares to launch its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments in new markets. The forecast comes weeks after the drugmaker stunned investors with weaker-than-expected sales for its weight-loss drug Zepbound for the second straight quarter.

The use of blockbuster weight loss drugs has surged among young women, for whom the treatments can often be "liberating."

Physical activity is another key component of healthy weight loss. Exercise helps burn calories, improves insulin sensitivity, and boosts overall health. The American Diabetes Association recommends aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or cycling.