LLY · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Expense Trends - SG&A
ELI LILLY & Co · 2026-08-05 · Importance 73 · Surprise 66 · From source text
Marketing, selling, and administrative expense increased 25% to $3,430 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $2,753 million in the second quarter of 2025. Six-month expense increased 22% to $6,364 million from $5,221 million. The increases primarily reflected promotional efforts supporting ongoing and planned product launches. The spending supported launches including Foundayo and expanded commercialization of the incretin portfolio.
Key facts
- Marketing, selling, and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $6,364 million, compared with $5,221 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (increase 22%). source
- Marketing, selling, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $3,430 million, compared with $2,753 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 (increase 25%). source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | realized | -5.0% | Marketing, selling, and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $6,364 million, compared with $5,221 million for… |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -3.0% | Marketing, selling, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $3,430 million, compared with $2,753 million for… |