Second Quarter 2026
Filed Aug 5, 2026Elanco Animal Health Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Raising Full Year Outlook and Innovation Target, Improving Year-End Net Leverage Ratio Target
Revenue grew 10% on a reported basis and 8% on an organic constant currency basis, adjusted EBITDA rose 21%, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 21.2%, and the company raised full-year revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS guidance.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueGAAP | $1,368 million | – | 10% |
| Organic constant currency revenue growthother | 8% | – | – |
| Gross ProfitGAAP | $798 million | – | 12% |
| Gross margin percentageGAAP | 58.3% | – | an increase of 80 basis points |
| Adjusted Gross Profitnon-GAAP | $789 million | – | – |
| Adjusted gross margin percentagenon-GAAP | 58.1% | – | an increase of 80 basis points |
| Total operating expensesGAAP | $541 million | – | 10% |
| Marketing, selling and administrative expensesGAAP | $449 million | – | 12% |
| Research and development expensesGAAP | $92 million | – | remained flat |
| Asset impairment, restructuring and other special chargesGAAP | $9 million | – | – |
| Reported net interest expenseGAAP | $59 million | – | an increase of $11 million |
| Adjusted net interest expensenon-GAAP | $44 million | – | an increase of $6 million |
| Reported effective tax rateGAAP | 3.3% | – | – |
| Adjusted effective tax ratenon-GAAP | 17.8% | – | – |
| Reported Net IncomeGAAP | $54 million | – | 391% |
| Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | $174 million | – | 31% |
| Reported EPSGAAP | $0.11 | – | 450% |
| Adjusted EPSnon-GAAP | $0.34 | – | 31% |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $288 million | – | 21% |
| Adjusted EBITDA Marginnon-GAAP | 21.2% | – | – |
| Cash provided by operationsGAAP | $277 million | – | – |
| Net leverage ratioother | 3.1x adjusted EBITDA | a decrease of 0.5x | – |
| Royalty revenue sold to a third partyGAAP | $9 million | – | – |
| Advantage Family revenueGAAP | $154 million | – | – |
| Seresto revenueGAAP | $117 million | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet HealthThe year-over-year volume increase of 9% in the second quarter was primarily driven by strong demand for Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro. The 2% increase from price was in line with the company's expectation. | $718 million | – | 12% |
| Farm AnimalSecond quarter volumes were up 3%, primarily driven by strong demand across our global ruminant portfolio. Farm animal organic constant currency revenue growth included a 2% increase from price. | $633 million | – | 9% |
| CattleGlobal ruminants was Elanco's fastest growing species, up 12% in the quarter on an organic constant currency basis or 17% including AHV International and FX, as innovation fortified the company's beef and dairy portfolio. | $313 million | – | 17% |
| Poultry | $223 million | – | 4% |
| Swine | $97 million | – | (3)% |
| Contract Manufacturing and OtherPrimarily represents revenue from arrangements in which we manufacture products on behalf of a third party and royalty revenue. | $17 million | – | 13% |
Full Year 2026 and Third Quarter 2026 outlook
- RevenueFull Year 2026: $5,090 to $5,140; Third Quarter 2026: $1,195 to $1,220
- Gross marginFull Year 2026 adjusted gross margin: 55.2% to 55.6%
- NoteFull Year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $1,010 to $1,035
- NoteFull Year 2026 Adjusted Earnings per Share: $1.10 to $1.16
- NoteFull Year 2026 revenue growth excluding the impacts of foreign exchange rates, the AHV International acquisition, and royalty revenue sold to a third party: 6% to 7%
- NoteFull Year 2026 anticipated tailwind to revenue from the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates compared to prior year: approximately $60 million
- NoteFull Year 2026 adjusted gross margin improvement versus 2025: 50 basis points
- NoteFull Year 2026 innovation revenue target: $1.25 billion
- NoteFull Year 2026 year-end net leverage ratio target: approximately 3.0x Adjusted EBITDA
- NoteThird Quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $200 to $215
- NoteThird Quarter 2026 Adjusted Earnings per Share: $0.19 to $0.22
- NoteThird Quarter 2026 anticipated foreign exchange impact compared to prior year: neutral
What drove it
- Pet Health organic constant currency growth was 11%, supported by a 9% year-over-year volume increase and a 2% increase from price.
- Farm Animal organic constant currency growth was 5%, with volumes up 3% and a 2% increase from price.
- Zenrelia achieved blockbuster status July YTD and was the single largest contributor to global Elanco growth, closely followed by Credelio Quattro.
- Global ruminants was Elanco's fastest growing species, up 12% in the quarter on an organic constant currency basis or 17% including AHV International and FX.
- Reported and adjusted gross-margin expansion was primarily driven by favorable mix from strong U.S. Pet Health performance and increased pricing.
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance reflects savings from the Elanco Ascend initiative, incremental strategic investments in global innovation-product launches, and advancement of the R&D pipeline.
Concerns
- Swine revenue declined (3)% and organic constant currency growth was (4)%.
- Higher inventory costs due to inflation partially offset gross-margin expansion.
- Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased 12%, driven by strategic investments in global new-product launches and higher compensation expense.
- Reported net interest expense increased by $11 million, principally due to imputed interest on the liability for sale of future revenue and interest expense related to the corporate headquarters finance lease.
- Asset impairment, restructuring and other special charges were $9 million, compared to $1 million in the prior-year period.
What to watch
- Delivery against full-year revenue guidance of $5,090 to $5,140 and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1,010 to $1,035.
- Third-quarter revenue guidance of $1,195 to $1,220, adjusted EBITDA guidance of $200 to $215, and adjusted EPS guidance of $0.19 to $0.22.
- Progress toward the year-end net leverage ratio target of approximately 3.0x Adjusted EBITDA.
- The contribution of Zenrelia, Credelio Quattro, and Befrena to growth and market-share gains.
- Elanco Ascend productivity progress toward $200 million to $250 million in adjusted EBITDA net savings by 2030.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Cash provided by operations was $277 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to cash provided by operations of $237 million in the second quarter of 2025.
- As of June 30, 2026, Elanco’s net leverage ratio was 3.1x adjusted EBITDA, a decrease of 0.5x compared to December 31, 2025.
Analysis
Elanco reported a strong second quarter, with total revenue of $1,368 million, up 10% on a reported basis and 8% on an organic constant currency basis. Pet Health was the principal growth engine, rising 12% reported and 11% on an organic constant currency basis, while Farm Animal grew 9% reported and 5% on an organic constant currency basis. Management attributed Pet Health volume growth to demand for Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro, while Farm Animal volume growth was driven by the global ruminant portfolio.
Profitability improved materially. Gross profit increased 12% to $798 million, reported gross margin reached 58.3%, and adjusted gross margin reached 58.1%, with both margins increasing 80 basis points. Favorable U.S. Pet Health mix and pricing were the stated sources of expansion, partly offset by higher inventory costs due to inflation. Adjusted EBITDA increased 21% to $288 million and adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.2%, compared with 19.2% in the prior-year period.
The company continued to invest behind its portfolio. Marketing, selling and administrative expenses rose 12% to $449 million, driven by global launches of new products and higher compensation expense, while research and development expenses remained flat at $92 million. Reported net interest expense increased by $11 million to $59 million, principally reflecting imputed interest on the liability for sale of future revenue and finance-lease interest, although lower average debt balances partially offset those items. Cash provided by operations increased to $277 million, and net leverage improved to 3.1x adjusted EBITDA.
Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $5,090 to $5,140, adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1,010 to $1,035, and adjusted earnings per share guidance to $1.10 to $1.16. The full-year adjusted gross-margin outlook is 55.2% to 55.6%, with an expected 50-basis-point improvement versus 2025. The company also raised its innovation revenue target to $1.25 billion and improved its year-end net leverage ratio target to approximately 3.0x Adjusted EBITDA.
Key execution issues are the pace of innovation-product adoption, continued margin delivery while funding launches and R&D, and deleveraging toward the stated year-end target. Zenrelia, Credelio Quattro, and Befrena are central commercial indicators, while Swine remained a weak point, with revenue down (3)% and organic constant currency growth of (4)% in the quarter.
Management, verbatim
Organic constant currency revenue growth of 8% was led by U.S. Pet Health and U.S. Farm Animal each up 11%. We saw strong contributions from both price and volume, as consumer demand for our basket of innovation drove market share gains and stabilized our base business.
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
Zenrelia — our newest blockbuster — was the single largest contributor to global Elanco growth, closely followed by Credelio Quattro.
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
Our faster than expected margin expansion includes good early progress on our Elanco Ascend productivity initiatives, on track to $200 million to $250 million in adjusted EBITDA net savings by 2030.
Bob VanHimbergen, Executive Vice President and CFO of Elanco Animal Health
Not in the filing
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- Cash balance as of June 30, 2026.
- Total debt balance as of June 30, 2026.
- Free cash flow.
- Share repurchases, dividends, and other capital-return amounts.
- Absolute prior-year amounts for total operating expenses, marketing, selling and administrative expenses, research and development expenses, reported net interest expense, adjusted net interest expense, adjusted net income, and adjusted gross profit.
- Full-year operating-expense guidance and tax-rate guidance.
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