Eli Lilly vs Novo Nordisk: The Battle for Obesity Drug Supremacy
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) reported Q1 2026 results that pulled the GLP-1 duopoly apart. Lilly grew revenue 55.5% and raised guidance. Novo posted a 4% adjusted sales decline at constant currency and is cutting 9,000 jobs. Both call obesity the prize, but their quarters tell very different stories about who ... Eli Lilly vs Novo Nordisk: The Battle for Obesity Drug Supremacy