03:38 PM EST, 02/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were lower late Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index down 0.8% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) shedding 1%.

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dropped 1.3%.

In corporate news, Eli Lilly ( LLY ) reported in-line Q4 sales on Thursday while reiterating 2025 revenue guidance that implies the top line will grow at the same pace as last year. Its shares rose 3.3%.