Ticker: LGND

Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Pharma Healthcare Biotechnology
Price 300.53
Reco Sell Potential 45 Risk 70 Updated 2026-07-27

Forecast impact

positive
Target +14.8% target fill 87.1%
Reaction D5 pending · D10 pending fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential +6 · Risk -3 valid until 2026-08-19

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Description

Company 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) Updated: 2026-07-26
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
7.84
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
-13.3%
EPS surprise
-11.4%
20d volatility
1.8%
last ex-date
2010-07-02
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-25 Hold Sell Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-07-13 Buy Hold Weak fundamentals and high risk; momentum mixed.
2026-07-05 Hold Buy Strong momentum, but recent revenue decline raises concerns.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-20 Craig-Hallum Target Raised 330 → 345 303.03
2026-07-15 RBC Capital Target Raised 262 → 340 300.97
2026-07-08 Stifel Nicolaus Target Raised 255 → 332 319.43
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