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Ligand Pharma (LGND)
NASDAQ:LGND
LGND Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$93.58 - $172.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.09K
Average Volume (3M)215.45K
Market Cap
$3.31B
Enterprise Value$2.03B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$208.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.0
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2025EPS Estimate
1.92Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 02, 2010Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.60
Shares Outstanding19,596,560
10 Day Avg. Volume302,794
30 Day Avg. Volume215,452
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.53
Price to Book (P/B)2.36
Price to Sales (P/S)11.73
P/FCF Ratio20.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.61
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-16.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$182.20Price Target Upside7.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial ResourcesA successful $460 million convertible bond offering provides additional financial resources for Ligand's royalty aggregator business model.
Investor InterestRecent investments, such as in Palvella Therapeutics and Verona Pharma, have attracted investor interest and are expected to boost sales.
Strategic GrowthThe spin-off of Pelthos Therapeutics resulted in a 13% sales royalty on Zelsuvmi and equity ownership of the new stock.
Bears Say
Financial GuidanceCompany management increased financial guidance for full-year 2025, primarily to reflect higher royalties from new products Qarziba (Recordati) and Filspari (Travere).
Market UncertaintyInvestor interest in royalty aggregators like Ligand has increased due to uncertainties in the equity-raising market for smaller biotech companies.
Revenue GrowthRoyalty revenue growth from recently launched or acquired products are expected to boost financial results for LGND in 2H25, along with new sources of revenue brought on board early in the third quarter.
Ligand Pharma News
LGND FAQ
What was Ligand Pharma’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ligand Pharma lowest stock price was $93.58 and its highest was $172.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Ligand Pharma’s market cap?
Ligand Pharma’s market cap is $3.31B.
When is Ligand Pharma’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ligand Pharma’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2025 which is in 39 days.
How were Ligand Pharma’s earnings last quarter?
Ligand Pharma released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2025. The company reported $1.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.421 by $0.179.
Is Ligand Pharma overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ligand Pharma’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ligand Pharma pay dividends?
Ligand Pharma pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.456 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Ligand Pharma dividends here
What is Ligand Pharma’s EPS estimate?
Ligand Pharma’s EPS estimate is 1.92.
How many shares outstanding does Ligand Pharma have?
Ligand Pharma has 19,596,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ligand Pharma’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ligand Pharma reported an EPS of $1.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.421. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.753%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ligand Pharma?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LGND
Ligand Pharma Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$182.20 (7.35% Upside)
$182.20 (7.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LGND Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 75.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
68.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ligand Pharma
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and acquiring technologies that assist in the discovery and development of new therapeutics. The company operates primarily within the pharmaceutical sector, providing a range of services including drug discovery, development partnerships, and licensing agreements. Ligand's core products and services are centered around its proprietary technologies and platforms, such as the Captisol® technology, which enhances the solubility and bioavailability of pharmaceutical compounds, as well as its extensive library of small molecules for drug discovery.
LGND Company Deck
LGND Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong performance with significant growth in royalty revenue, strategic investments, and successful product launches. However, increased operating expenses and tax rate concerns were noted. The positive aspects significantly outweigh the challenges.View all LGND earnings summariesLGND Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$182.20
▲(7.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.75% Insiders
41.58% Mutual Funds
28.87% Other Institutional Investors
1.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors