Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$30.00
▲(41.71% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/13/26
The score is driven by strong technical momentum and constructive earnings-call outlook (commercial growth, manufacturing execution, and a stated path to adjusted profitability in 2026). These positives are tempered by weaker underlying financial quality today—continued losses and cash burn—and limited valuation support due to negative earnings.
Positive Factors
Commercial momentum: CARVYKTI sales & global reach
Sustained, high-double-digit CARVYKTI sales growth and sequential increases reflect durable market adoption and expanding geographic footprint. That scale improves revenue visibility, funds continued commercial investment and R&D, and cements leadership in BCMA CAR-T—supporting long-term franchise economics.
Negative Factors
Negative operating and free cash flow
Despite revenue acceleration, persistent negative operating and free cash flow indicate the company hasn’t fully converted sales into cash. Continued cash burn creates ongoing funding risk and potential dilution pressure unless operational cash conversion improves consistently toward profitability and positive free cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Commercial momentum: CARVYKTI sales & global reach
Sustained, high-double-digit CARVYKTI sales growth and sequential increases reflect durable market adoption and expanding geographic footprint. That scale improves revenue visibility, funds continued commercial investment and R&D, and cements leadership in BCMA CAR-T—supporting long-term franchise economics.
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Legend Biotech Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$5.23B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.86
Revenue Growth64.66%
EPS Growth-66.81%
CountryUS
Employees2,600
SectorHealthcare
Sector Strength45
IndustryBiotechnology
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.61
Shares Outstanding184,955,640
10 Day Avg. Volume1,919,005
30 Day Avg. Volume1,495,865
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.21
Price to Book (P/B)4.00
Price to Sales (P/S)3.88
P/FCF Ratio-23.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-19.35
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.90Price Target Upside164.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.43B
Legend Biotech Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Legend Biotech Corporation, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications in the United States, China, and internationally....
How the Company Makes Money
Legend Biotech makes money primarily through collaboration and commercialization arrangements related to its lead product, CARVYKTI, and through research and development partnerships. Key revenue streams include: (1) Collaboration revenue: Under i...
Legend Biotech Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 12, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial momentum and operational performance—notably robust CARVYKTI sales growth (52% YoY), improved manufacturing metrics (99% success, 29-day turnaround), deeper earlier-line penetration (41% vs 29% YoY), a solid cash position (~$835M), and a clear path to adjusted profitability in 2026. These positives are tempered by a near-term gross margin hit (41% vs 57% prior quarter) from one-time manufacturing ramp costs, an adjusted net loss still present in Q1, event-driven uncertainty around pivotal readouts (CARTITUDE-5/6), and early-stage clinical risk for the In Vivo programs where safety/efficacy data are not yet disclosed. On balance, the highlights (strong growth, manufacturing execution, expanding pipeline, balance sheet strength, path to profitability) outweigh the lowlights, supporting a constructive view of the company's near- to mid-term outlook.Positive Updates
Strong CARVYKTI Sales Growth
CARVYKTI net trade sales of approximately $597 million in Q1 2026, representing 52% year-over-year growth (36% U.S. YoY; >200% ex-U.S. YoY) and 8% sequential growth vs Q4 2025.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Gross Margin Compression
Gross margin on net product sales fell to 41% in Q1 from 57% in Q4 2025 (a 16 percentage-point decline) due primarily to one-time expenses tied to ramping expanded Raritan site and Tech Lane facility; company expects gross margin >50% in Q2 as scale is realized.
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Q1-2026 Updates
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Negative
Strong CARVYKTI Sales Growth
CARVYKTI net trade sales of approximately $597 million in Q1 2026, representing 52% year-over-year growth (36% U.S. YoY; >200% ex-U.S. YoY) and 8% sequential growth vs Q4 2025.
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Company Guidance
Legend guided that it expects company‑wide adjusted profitability in 2026 (Q1 adjusted net loss was $11M, $0.03 per diluted share vs. a year‑ago adjusted loss of $27M, $0.07), with gross margin recovering from Q1’s 41% to >50% in Q2 and continued margin improvement and sequential quarter‑over‑quarter revenue growth through the year. Key supporting metrics: Q1 CARVYKTI net trade sales ≈ $597M (52% YoY; U.S. +36% YoY; ex‑U.S. >200% YoY; +8% sequential), total revenue $305M (collaboration revenue ~$298M; license/other ~$7M), manufacturing success rate 99% with median turnaround ~29 days and >95% on‑time order releases, availability in 18 global markets and 300+ treatment sites (148 U.S. authorized centers, ~1/3 community), cash ≈ $835M with no long‑term debt, R&D $86M and SG&A $90M. Pipeline guidance includes filing 1–2 U.S. INDs in 2026, potential initial In Vivo NHL data around mid‑year, and event‑driven readouts for CARTITUDE‑5/6 in 2026–2027.Legend Biotech Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.03B | 627.24M | 285.14M | 117.00M | 68.83M |
| Gross Profit | 622.44M | 392.66M | 140.93M | 51.64M | 68.83M |
| EBITDA | -107.78M | -113.16M | -477.87M | -416.54M | -392.38M |
| Net Income | -297.58M | -177.03M | -518.25M | -446.35M | -403.58M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.73B | 1.67B | 1.85B | 1.33B | 1.12B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 948.60M | 1.12B | 1.31B | 1.03B | 882.39M |
| Total Debt | 413.70M | 350.60M | 328.67M | 284.53M | 122.97M |
| Total Liabilities | 723.60M | 629.61M | 597.24M | 586.65M | 353.52M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.00B | 1.04B | 1.25B | 744.31M | 765.94M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -168.04M | -158.14M | -416.00M | -223.56M | -243.87M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -100.47M | -144.03M | -393.28M | -201.28M | -198.47M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 711.48M | -850.54M | 92.79M | -77.09M | -194.98M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -300.79K | 5.70M | 791.49M | 377.98M | 626.66M |
Legend Biotech Technical Analysis
Positive
21.17
Price Trends
18.45
Positive
20.51
Positive
27.76
Negative
Market Momentum
0.47
Negative
67.19
Neutral
86.41
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LEGN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 21.17 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.38, above the 50-day MA of 18.45, and below the 200-day MA of 27.76, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.47 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.19 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.41 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for LEGN.
Legend Biotech Risk Analysis
Legend Biotech disclosed 117 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Legend Biotech reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Legend Biotech Peers Comparison
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Sector (51)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $5.23B | -32.35 | -29.22% | ― | 64.66% | -66.81% | |
60 Neutral | $11.53B | -33.52 | -260.01% | ― | 63.88% | 35.18% | |
56 Neutral | $9.31B | -9.86 | 139.66% | ― | 450.60% | -28.90% | |
54 Neutral | $224.88M | -2.17 | -36.99% | ― | ― | ― | |
52 Neutral | $6.26B | -26.56 | -203.25% | ― | 58.67% | -11.45% | |
51 Neutral | $7.86B | -0.30 | -43.30% | 2.27% | 22.53% | -2.21% | |
46 Neutral | $9.70B | -8.98 | -165.19% | ― | ― | ― |
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Legend Biotech Corporate Events
Legend Biotech Q1 2026 Results Show CARVYKTI-Fueled Revenue Surge and Narrowing Losses
May 12, 2026
Legend Biotech reported unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, highlighting rapid commercial momentum for its multiple myeloma therapy CARVYKTI, which drove collaboration revenue up 61% year on year to $298.4 million and total rev...
Legend Biotech Reports Preliminary Q1 2026 CARVYKTI Sales of About $597 Million
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Legend Biotech reported that CARVYKTI® generated approximately $597 million in net trade sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, based on figures supplied by collaboration partner Janssen. The company emphasized that th...
Legend Biotech Posts 2025 CARVYKTI Profitability and Tops 10,000 Patients Treated
Mar 10, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Legend Biotech reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting CARVYKTI net trade sales of about $555 million in the quarter and $1.9 billion for the year, and announcing that more than 10,000 patients had b...
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