LLY · 8-K · 20260805PR000077

Operating Expense Trends - SG&A

ELI LILLY & Co · 2026-08-05 · Importance 52 · Surprise 30

Marketing, selling, and administrative expense increased 25% year over year to $3.430 billion in Q2 2026.,The increase was primarily driven by promotional efforts supporting ongoing and planned product launches.,SG&A represented approximately 15% of Q2 revenue, down from approximately 18% in Q2 2025 because revenue grew faster than expense.,Six-month SG&A expense increased 22% to $6.364 billion from $5.221 billion.

Key facts

• Q2 2026 marketing, selling, and administrative expenses increased 25% to $3,430 million. source