Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Price: 248.24Company and Business Model
Ligand Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing technologies that enhance drug discovery and development. Its core products include a range of proprietary technologies and partnered programs that facilitate the creation of therapeutics across various disease areas. Major business segments include royalty revenue from partnered products and licensing agreements. The primary revenue sources stem from collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and royalties from sales of drugs utilizing Ligand's technologies.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Ligand Pharmaceuticals is more aligned with value investors, given its current market position and revenue trends. The stock may appeal to those seeking potential long-term appreciation, although recent performance indicates challenges. Investors should consider the company's volatility and risk factors when evaluating their investment horizon.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 7.84 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -13.3% ↓
- EPS surprise
- -11.4% worse than expected
- 20d volatility
- 1.8% stable
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 02:44 | Sell | Hold | Weak fundamentals and high risk limit upside potential. |
| 2026-05-16 02:46 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| 2026-05-08 15:20 | — | Hold | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 10:09 | H.C. Wainwright | Target Raised | 243 → 289 | 224.86 |
| 2026-04-28 11:36 | RBC Capital | Target Raised | 235 → 252 | 241.79 |
| 2026-04-27 18:05 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target Raised | 230 → 255 | 241.79 |