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Elanco Animal Health Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary6 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $1.371 billion, with 10% organic constant currency growth, surpassing guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.

  • Growth was driven by both price (+2%) and volume (+8%), with gains across all geographies and species, and notable contributions from innovation products like Zenrelia and Credelio Quattro.

  • Innovation revenue contributed $287 million in Q1, leading to a raised full-year innovation target of $1.2 billion.

  • Net leverage ratio improved to 3.5x at quarter-end, with a year-end target of 3.0x–3.2x and a long-term goal below 3x.

  • Net income declined to $57 million due to higher interest and restructuring costs, while adjusted net income rose to $204 million.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $1.371 billion, up 15% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $334 million (+21%); adjusted EPS was $0.40 (+8%).

  • Adjusted gross margin was 57% (down 40 bps year-over-year); gross profit was $785 million.

  • Net income was $57 million, down from $67 million in Q1 2025; diluted EPS was $0.11.

  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at $428 million; net debt at $3.3 billion as of March 31, 2026.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 24.5% from 23.1% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $5,010–$5,085 million, with 5%–7% organic constant currency growth expected.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $975–$1,005 million; adjusted EPS guidance raised to $1.03–$1.09.

  • Q2 2026 revenue expected at $1.3–$1.325 billion, with 4%–6% organic growth.

  • Net leverage ratio target for year-end 2026 improved to 3.0x–3.2x, with a long-term goal of 2.0x–2.5x.

  • AHV International acquisition expected to accelerate farm animal product growth, with greater impact in 2027.

Drivers of Zenrelia JAK market share in Europe
Elanco Ascend role in sustainable margin expansion
Path to the improved year-end net leverage target
Drivers for U.S. Pet Health H2 acceleration
GLP-1 impact on global protein consumption
Factors pressuring Q2 adjusted EBITDA margins
FDA data submission timeline for Zenrelia label
Drivers for H2 2026 U.S. Pet Health acceleration
Gross margin allocation of Elanco Ascend savings
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