10 High Growth Pharma Stocks That Are Profitable in 2025

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1. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)

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Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) tops our list for being one of the high growth stocks. It is a global pharmaceutical leader and continues to drive growth in 2025 through innovative treatments in diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. The company has seen strong momentum with its GLP-1-based therapies, particularly Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, which are shaping its leadership in the metabolic treatment market.

In Q2 2025, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) reported robust sales of $15.56 billion, a 38% year-over-year increase, fueled by Mounjaro’s $5.2 billion (up 68%) and Zepbound’s $3.38 billion (up 172%). These results surpassed Wall Street expectations and enabled the company to raise its full-year 2025 revenue forecast to $60–$62 billion.

Beyond injectables, LLY is advancing oral obesity treatments. Late-stage trial data for orforglipron, an experimental oral therapy, showed over 12% average weight loss at the highest dosage and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, supporting potential global regulatory submissions and market expansion.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is also managing regulatory and market dynamics, such as temporarily halting Mounjaro shipments in the UK ahead of a planned price increase. This aligns with broader pharmaceutical pricing trends influenced by U.S. policy and international market strategies.

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