The results were consistent with the preliminary results Eli Lilly shared in January, which disappointed investors.

Eli Lilly is set to report fourth-quarter earnings early Thursday, with analysts expecting rising sales and profit in the first full quarter with the company's weight-loss drugs no longer in shortage.

Ore Huiying / Bloomberg / Getty Images Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Thursday. Analysts tracking the company see increased sales ...