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Elanco CEO credits blockbuster drugs for driving business growth
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 12:38 pm ET1min read
Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons reports a high willingness to spend on pets, driving growth for innovative drugs. This strong tailwind in the industry is boosting Elanco's business.
Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) reported robust growth and high willingness to spend on pets, driven by innovative drugs and strong market demand. The company's CEO, Jeff Simmons, highlighted this trend during a presentation at the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on September 9, 2025.Elanco's growth strategy focuses on innovation, operational efficiencies, and market expansion. The company celebrated eight consecutive quarters of growth, with notable achievements such as the blockbuster status of Credelio Quattro and Experior. The new CFO, Bob van Himburgen, emphasized margin enhancement and cash flow management, targeting a debt leverage reduction below 3x by 2027.
Key financial highlights include:
- Raised 2025 innovation guidance to $600-$700 million, achieving $420 million in the first half of the year.
- Reduced debt by "a turn and a half" over the last six quarters.
- Aiming for 5% to 6% top-line growth this year, with $10 million added to OpEx to support growth, particularly in direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiatives for Credelio Quattro.
Elanco's innovation pipeline is strong, with six out of the "big seven" innovations already in the market. The company expects to commercialize the IL-31 monoclonal antibody in early 2026, focusing on parasiticides, dermatology, and farm animal markets.
Simmons noted that pet owners' high willingness to spend on pet health, as evidenced by Packaged Facts' consumer tracking, is a significant tailwind for Elanco's business. This trend is boosting demand for innovative drugs and functional pet foods, positioning Elanco for continued growth and success in the market.
References:
[1] https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/19634-how-health-first-choices-drive-pet-food-market-growth
[2] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/elanco-at-morgan-stanley-conference-strategic-growth-insights-93CH-4231655
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