Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)

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225.09
-7.25(-3.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
221.77230.43
52 wk Range
98.89234.76
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
225.09
Open
230.43
Day's Range
221.77-230.43
52 wk Range
98.89-234.76
Volume
306.52K
Average Vol. (3m)
222.65K
1-Year Change
115.1501%
Book Value / Share
51.68
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
246.10
Upside
+9.33%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
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Strong Buy
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, develops and licenses biopharmaceutical assets worldwide. It offers Pradefovir, Posaconazole, Voriconazole, CAPVAXIVE, NOXAFIL, MenFive, and ZELSUVMI for infectious disease; EVOMELA and KYPROLIS for multiple myeloma; FILSPARI for the treatment of immunoglobulin a nephropathy; PNEUMOSIL, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to help fight against pneumococcal pneumonia in children; and QARZIBA to treat neuroblastoma. The company also provides Teriparatide injection product for osteoporosis; RYLAZE, a recombinant erwinia asparaginase for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma in adult and pediatric patients; TZIELD, a CD3-directed antibody indicated to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and children aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D; and VAXNEUVANCE for the prevention of invasive disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes. In addition, it offers Duavee for menopause; Frovatriptan to treat Neurology; FYCOMPA and SESQUIENT for CNS; MEKINIST for cardiology; Nexterone, a captisol-enabled formulation of amiodarone; VEKLURY, an antiviral treatment for COVID-19; and Viviant for osteoporosis. Further, the company develops ACLX-002, Ciforadenant, UGN-301, Viright, MB07133, BOT/BAL, and Lasofoxifene for oncology; Ensifentrine for respiratory disease; QTORIN for rare disease; Sparsentan for kidney disease; VK2809 for hepatology; ANEB-001 for acute cannabinoid intoxication; Reproxalap for opthamology; VK0214 for Rare Disease; and VK5211 for musculoskeletal disorder. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Jupiter, Florida.

Employees
47

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated SWOT Analysis


Analyst Optimism
Delve into analyst perspectives, with price targets ranging from $110 to $150, reflecting confidence in Ligand's diversified portfolio and growth strategy.
Pipeline Progress
Recent FDA approvals for Ohtuvayre and Capvaxive, along with EU approval for Filspari, showcase Ligand's development capabilities and future revenue potential.
Financial Triumph
Explore Ligand's robust financial performance, featuring a 78.77% gross profit margin and projected EPS growth from $2.44 in 2022 to over $10.00 by 2028.
Royalty Powerhouse
Ligand's unique drug royalty aggregator model drives impressive growth, with a 73.59% stock return over the past year and a strong financial health score.
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Q4 EPS of $2.02 beat estimates by 35.57%; revenue hit $59.7M, up 39% YoY, driven by royalty growth from FILSPARI and Ohtuvayre.
  • Royalty revenue surged 45% to $50.5M; company maintains strong liquidity with $734M in cash and short-term investments.
  • Stock fell 6.62% pre-market to $192 despite earnings beat, trading at high P/E of 77x near 52-week high of $212.49.
  • 2026 guidance projects Q1 EPS of $1.97 rising to $2.60 by Q4, reflecting confidence in portfolio expansion and market growth.
  • CEO Higgins emphasized strength of royalty model; analysts revised earnings upward with price targets ranging from $220 to $275.
Last Updated: 02/26/2026, 09:45 AM
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Ligand investor slides for Q4/2025
Ligand Q4 2025 slides
Last Update: Feb 26, 2026
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Compare LGND to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
36.1x−8.7x−0.5x
PEG Ratio
0.01−0.200.00
Price / Book
4.4x1.9x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
16.7x5.7x3.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.8%44.8%45.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 246.10
(+9.33% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy282.00+25.28%276.00MaintainApr 14, 2026
H.C. Wainwright
Buy243.00+7.96%239.00MaintainApr 14, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy250.00+11.07%244.00MaintainApr 14, 2026
Citi
Buy276.00+22.62%270.00MaintainMar 24, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy244.00+8.40%-New CoverageMar 11, 2026

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 26, 2026
EPS / Forecast
2.02 / 1.49
Revenue / Forecast
59.66M / 55.59M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Ligand (LGND) Stock Price Today?

The Ligand stock price today is 225.09 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ligand Trade On?

Ligand is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ligand?

The stock symbol for Ligand is "LGND."

What Is the Ligand Market Cap?

As of today, Ligand market cap is 4.49B USD.

What Is Ligand's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ligand EPS (TTM) is 6.13.

When Is the Next Ligand Earnings Date?

Ligand will release its next earnings report on May 06, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LGND a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Ligand Stock Split?

Ligand has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Ligand Have?

Ligand has 47 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ligand (LGND)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Ligand (LGND) is trading at a price of 225.09 USD, with a previous close of 225.09 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 221.77 USD to 230.43 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 98.89 USD to 234.76 USD.

What Is Ligand (LGND) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ligand is 246.10 USD, with a high estimate of 277 USD and a low estimate of 220 USD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +9.33% Upside potential.
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