Comparing Innovation Spending: Eli Lilly and Company and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eli Lilly vs. Apellis: A Decade of R&D Investment

__timestampApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Eli Lilly and Company
Wednesday, January 1, 201483795224733600000
Thursday, January 1, 2015137303114796400000
Friday, January 1, 2016229785995243900000
Sunday, January 1, 2017403038785281800000
Monday, January 1, 20181052855765051200000
Tuesday, January 1, 20192209687705595000000
Wednesday, January 1, 20202999210006085700000
Friday, January 1, 20214208690007025900000
Saturday, January 1, 20223872360007190800000
Sunday, January 1, 20233543870009313400000
Monday, January 1, 202414271000000
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A Decade of Innovation: Eli Lilly vs. Apellis Pharmaceuticals

In the ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry, research and development (R&D) spending is a key indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Eli Lilly and Company and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have demonstrated contrasting approaches to R&D investment.

Eli Lilly, a stalwart in the industry, has consistently allocated substantial resources to R&D, with expenditures growing from approximately $4.7 billion in 2014 to over $9.3 billion in 2023. This represents a nearly 100% increase, underscoring their dedication to pioneering new treatments.

Conversely, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, a relatively newer player, has shown a remarkable growth trajectory in R&D spending, increasing from around $8 million in 2014 to $354 million in 2023. This exponential growth highlights their aggressive push towards innovation, albeit from a smaller base.

These trends reflect the dynamic strategies of established versus emerging pharmaceutical companies in the race for medical breakthroughs.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025