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Ligand Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedNASDAQ: LGND

Profile

Sector:

Healthcare

Industry:

Biotechnology

Country:

United States

IPO:

18 November 1992

Next earnings report:

07 November 2024

Last dividends:

02 July 2010

Next dividends:

N/A
$2.01 B
-27%vs. 3y high
81%vs. sector
-45%vs. 3y high
75%vs. sector
-24%vs. 3y high
66%vs. sector
-8%vs. 3y high
82%vs. sector

Price

after hours | Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:03:04 GMT
$110.04+$4.34(+4.11%)

Dividend

No data over the past 3 years
$41.53 M$40.65 M
$41.53 M-$51.91 M

Analysts recommendations

Institutional Ownership

LGND Latest News

Ligand Collaborator Merck Receives FDA Approval for CAPVAXIVE™ (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Adults
businesswire.com18 June 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its collaborator Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for CAPVAXIVE™, previously known as V116, a 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia in the adult population. The indication for pneumococcal pneumonia is under accelerat.

What Makes Ligand (LGND) a New Strong Buy Stock
zacks.com14 June 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

Ligand (LGND) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Why Is Ligand (LGND) Up 4% Since Last Earnings Report?
zacks.com06 June 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

Ligand (LGND) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Does Ligand (LGND) Have the Potential to Rally 32.33% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
zacks.com04 June 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 32.3% in Ligand (LGND). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Recent Price Trend in Ligand (LGND) is Your Friend, Here's Why
zacks.com04 June 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

Ligand (LGND) could be a solid choice for shorter-term investors looking to capitalize on the recent price trend in fundamentally sound stocks. It is one of the many stocks that passed through our shorter-term trading strategy-based screen.

Ligand to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
businesswire.com23 May 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

JUPITER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Todd Davis (Chief Executive Officer) and Tavo Espinoza (Chief Financial Officer) will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference (Minneapolis). Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 29, 2024. Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference (Miami). Management will present on June 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Managemen.

Ligand (LGND) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
Zacks Investment Research13 May 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

There is increasing optimism about Ligand's earnings potential, leading to its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and potential for higher movement in the stock.

Ligand: Buy This Pharma Royalty Aggregator To Generate Growth In Your Portfolio
Seeking Alpha29 April 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

Royalty aggregators such as Royalty Pharma, Ligand, and XOMA are becoming increasingly popular in the biotech sector. They acquire royalty rights to pharmaceutical products from biotech companies, offering them immediate cash in exchange. This arrangement enables biotech firms to secure funding for research and development, while the aggregators profit from their investment.

Wall Street Analysts Predict a 45.56% Upside in Ligand (LGND): Here's What You Should Know
Zacks Investment Research17 April 2024 Sentiment: POSITIVE

The average price targets from analysts on Wall Street suggest a possible increase of 45.6% in Ligand (LGND). Though the reliability of this metric is uncertain, the optimistic trend in earnings estimates could lead to a rise in the stock.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Zacks Investment Research05 April 2024 Sentiment: NEUTRAL

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) closed at $77.96 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.03% move from the prior day.

What type of business is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a biopharmaceutical company that is involved in the development and acquisition of technologies that help pharmaceutical companies worldwide to discover and develop drugs. Ligand uses research technologies for antibody discovery, structure-based drug design, and more. The company was founded in 1987, with headquarters located in San Diego, California. Currently, Ligand has partnership and licensing agreements with more than 120 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Over 200 different programs are at various stages of commercialization and development and are fully funded by collaboration partners and licensees.

What sector is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is in the Healthcare sector

What industry is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is in the Biotechnology industry

What country is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated from?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is headquartered in United States

When did Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated go public?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated initial public offering (IPO) was on 18 November 1992

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated website?

https://www.ligand.com

Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in the S&P 500?

No, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in the Dow Jones?

No, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated the previous earnings report?

No data

When does Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated earnings report?

The next expected earnings date for Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is 07 November 2024