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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)
282.49  2.31 (0.82%)    08-25 12:19
Open: 284.22
High: 287.9
Volume: 58,536
  
Pre. Close: 280.18
Low: 282.48
Market Cap: 5,661(M)
Technical analysis
2026-08-25 11:46:24 AM
Short term     
Mid term     
Targets 6-month :  354.04 1-year :  370.82
Resists First :  303.11 Second :  317.48
Pivot price 290.95
Supports First :  279.86 Second :  232.85
MAs MA(5) :  285.58 MA(20) :  291.44
MA(100) :  260.69 MA(250) :  218.56
MACD MACD :  -2.5 Signal :  -0.9
%K %D K(14,3) :  7.2 D(3) :  10.9
RSI RSI(14): 43.5
52-week High :  326.63 Low :  158.39
Price, MAs and Bollinger Bands

Price has closed below its short-term moving average. Short-term moving average is currently below mid-term; and above long-term moving average. From the relationship between price and moving averages: This stock is BEARISH in short-term; and NEUTRAL in mid-long term.
[ LGND ] has closed above bottom band by 17.0%. Bollinger Bands are 40.5% narrower than normal. The narrow width of the bands suggests low volatility as compared to its normal range. The bands have been in this narrow range for 0 bars. This is a sign that the market may be about to initiate a new trend.

Stock Price Prediction
If tomorrow: Open lower Open higher
High: 286.58 - 288.92 288.92 - 290.49
Low: 275.02 - 277.6 277.6 - 279.33
Close: 276.83 - 280.79 280.79 - 283.46
Company Description

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biopharmaceutical entity, primarily engaged in sourcing and advancing technologies to empower pharmaceutical companies globally in their efforts to discover and develop novel therapeutic solutions. Its diverse portfolio of commercialized products addresses a wide range of medical conditions. For hematologic malignancies, these include Kyprolis and Evomela, both targeting multiple myeloma, as well as Rylaze, a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in both adult and pediatric patients. In the realm of infectious diseases, Ligand offers Veklury for moderate to severe COVID-19, Vaxneuvance for preventing invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae disease, and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine designed to protect children from pneumonia. Bone health solutions comprise Teriparatide injection for osteoporosis and Duavee for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Other key offerings include Zulresso, a Captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for postpartum depression; Nexterone, a Captisol-enabled amiodarone; and Noxafil-IV, a Captisol-enabled posaconazole for intravenous administration. The company’s comprehensive product lineup further extends to the Aziyo portfolio, featuring pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune disorders; Vivitra for breast cancer; Bryxta and Zybev for a variety of indications; and Minnebro for managing hypertension. Beyond its own commercialized products, Ligand Pharmaceuticals collaborates with partners on numerous programs currently undergoing clinical development, targeting conditions such as cancer, seizure disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, muscle wasting, hepatic and renal diseases, and various other serious illnesses. The company also directly supplies Captisol materials, a proprietary technology frequently integrated into many of its drug formulations. Established in 1987, Ligand Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Headline News

Fri, 21 Aug 2026
TVTX, LGND Stocks In Spotlight Ahead Of Monday’s FDA Call On Kidney Drug Filspari - Stocktwits

Fri, 21 Aug 2026
LGND|Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc|Price:286.290|Chg%:-1.100 - TradingKey

Fri, 21 Aug 2026
$100 Invested In Ligand Pharmaceuticals 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today - Sahm

Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Ligand Pharmaceuticals(LGND.US) Officer Sells US$9.24 Million in Common Stock - Moomoo

Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Stock Trades Below Fair Value Following A 337% Run - Yahoo Finance

Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Reaffirms 2026 Guidance, Is The Stock Fully Priced? - Yahoo Finance

Financial Analysis
Price to Book Value:
P/BV, a ratio used to compare book value to its current market price, to gauge whether a stock is valued properly.
Underperform
Price to Earnings:
PE, the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS).
Underperform
Discounted cash flow:
DCF, a valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows.
Neutral
Return on Assets:
ROA, indicates how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, how efficiently uses assets to generate a profit.
Outperform
Return on Equity:
ROE, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by equity. a gauge of profitability and efficiency.
Outperform
Debt to Equity:
evaluate financial leverage, reflects the ability of equity to cover outstanding debts in the event of a business downturn.
Underperform
Stock Basics & Statistics
Exchange:
NASDAQ
Sector:
Healthcare
Industry:
Biotechnology
Shares Out 20 (M)
Shares Float 19 (M)
Held by Insiders 2.3 (%)
Held by Institutions 115.9 (%)
Shares Short 2,170 (K)
Shares Short P.Month 2,120 (K)
Stock Financials
EPS 9.71
EPS Est Next Qtrly 0
EPS Est This Year 0
EPS Est Next Year 0
Book Value (p.s.) 48.56
Profit Margin 67.8 %
Operating Margin 13.4 %
Return on Assets (ttm) 3.9 %
Return on Equity (ttm) 21.9 %
Qtrly Rev. Growth 33.7 %
Gross Profit (p.s.) 11.83
Sales Per Share 14.57
EBITDA (p.s.) 6.67
Qtrly Earnings Growth 825 %
Operating Cash Flow 132 (M)
Levered Free Cash Flow 140 (M)
Stock Valuations
PE Ratio 29.18
PEG Ratio 1.5
Price to Book value 5.83
Price to Sales 19.44
Price to Cash Flow 42.9
Stock Dividends
Dividend 9.35
Forward Dividend 0
Dividend Yield 3.3%
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