Ticker: LGND

Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Pharma Healthcare Biotechnology
Price 289.25
Reco Buy Potential 70 Risk 40 Updated 2026-09-11

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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: 2026-09-09
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
10.01
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
23.1%
EPS surprise
17.9%
20d volatility
1.1%
last ex-date
2010-07-02
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-08-14 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals, but recent momentum shows weakness.
2026-08-06 Sell Hold Weak revenue growth raises uncertainty despite positive momentum.
2026-07-25 Hold Sell Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-08-14 Leerink Partners Update — → 330 290.103
2026-08-06 H.C. Wainwright Target Raised 289 → 358 313.5453
2026-08-03 Oppenheimer Target Raised — → 326 287.54
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