Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)

NASDAQ: LGND · Real-Time Price · USD
241.79
+10.52 (4.55%)
At close: Apr 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
245.00
+3.21 (1.33%)
After-hours: Apr 27, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT
Market Cap4.85B +142.3%
Revenue (ttm)268.09M +60.4%
Net Income124.45M
EPS6.13
Shares Out 20.04M
PE Ratio39.44
Forward PE41.89
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume280,972
Open240.41
Previous Close231.27
Day's Range230.83 - 247.38
52-Week Range98.89 - 244.00
Beta1.00
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target247.29 (+2.28%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About LGND

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, develops and licenses biopharmaceutical assets worldwide. It offers Pradefovir, Posaconazole, Voriconazole, CAPVAXIVE, NOXAFIL, MenFive, and ZELSUVMI for infectious disease; EVOMELA and KYPROLIS for multiple myeloma; FILSPARI for the treatment of immunoglobulin a nephropathy; PNEUMOSIL, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to help fight against pneumococcal pneumonia in children; and QARZIBA to treat neuroblastoma. The company also provides Teriparatide injection product for osteopor... [Read more]

Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
IPO Date Nov 18, 1992
Employees 47
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol LGND
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Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for LGND stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $247.29, which is an increase of 2.28% from the latest price.

Price Target
$247.29
(2.28% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of XOMA Royalty Corporation

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ: XOMA) and its board of directors concerning the propo...

Other symbols: XOMA
9 hours ago - PRNewsWire

Ligand Bets On Royalty Growth With XOMA Buyout Worth Over $700 Million

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:LGND) on Monday said it is expanding its royalty portfolio through the acquisition of XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ:XOMA).

Other symbols: XOMA
11 hours ago - Benzinga

Ligand Pharma to buy fellow biotech royalty rights buyer XOMA for $739 million

Ligand Pharmaceuticals will buy fellow biotechnology royalty aggregator XOMA Royalty for about $739 million in cash, the ​companies said on Monday.

16 hours ago - Reuters

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Transcript: M&A announcement

The acquisition of XOMA Royalty will double the portfolio size, add seven commercial royalties, and over 100 development-stage programs, driving immediate and long-term earnings growth. The all-cash deal is expected to be accretive from 2026, with significant synergies and no shareholder dilution.

16 hours ago - Transcripts

Ligand to Acquire XOMA Royalty, Further Accelerating Profit Growth and Strengthening Ligand's Position as a Leading Biopharma Royalty Aggregator

Transaction expands Ligand's royalty portfolio to more than 200 assets and adds seven new commercial products Bolsters and diversifies Ligand's long-term compounding growth, adding a complementary por...

Other symbols: XOMA
17 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Is Buying Xoma for Nearly $740 Million

Ligand and Xoma are known as royalty aggregators that invest in drugs during development and collect royalties from their sales if the drugs succeed.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Coave Therapeutics to present two posters at ARVO 2026, on first-in-class ligand-conjugated suprachoroidal vector and lead gene therapy program

PARIS, France – 22 April 2026: Coave Therapeutics (“Coave”), a company redefining targeted gene therapy with a best-in-class pipeline powered by ligand-conjugated vectors, today announces it will deli...

5 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 7, 2026

JUPITER, Fla., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

5 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Partner Travere Therapeutics Receives Full FDA Approval for FILSPARI® (sparsentan) in FSGS

FILSPARI is the first and only approved medicine for this rare kidney disorder and leading cause of kidney failure Ligand is entitled to a 9% royalty on worldwide net sales of FILSPARI JUPITER, Fla., ...

13 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Advances Strategic Growth with Expanded and Strengthened Business Development Team

JUPITER, Fla., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced it has appointed two leading healthcare investors, Peter Renehan, MD, and Lee Brown...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Is A Low-Risk Way To Bet On Biopharma Growth: Analyst

Bank of America (BofA) Securities on Wednesday initiated coverage on Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: LGND), citing the distinctive royalty firm offers compelling upside.

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

Ligand to Participate in March Investor Conferences

JUPITER, Fla., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered record 2025 results with 48% royalty revenue growth and 42% adjusted EPS increase, driven by strong commercial launches and portfolio expansion. 2026 guidance projects continued double-digit growth, supported by a robust late-stage pipeline and over $1B in deployable capital.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Ligand Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Robust financial performance driven by full year 2025 royalty revenue growth of  48% Reiterating 2026 financial guidance of $245-$285 million in revenues and adjusted earnings per diluted share 1 of $...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 26, 2026

JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday,...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Present at the Oppenheimer 36th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference

JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza wi...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Transcript: Investor Day 2025

Management outlined a strategy focused on diversified royalty investing, driving strong financial growth and raising five-year royalty CAGR guidance to 23%. Key assets like Filspari, Ohtuvayre, and ZELSUVMI are fueling revenue, while the team and capital base have scaled to support more complex, high-return deals.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Ligand Hosts 2025 Investor Day and Introduces 2026 Guidance

Introduces 2026 full year revenue guidance of $245 million to $285 million, an approximately 15% increase in core revenue growth over 2025, royalty revenue of $200 to $225 million, a 40% increase over...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Transcript: 17th Annual Southwest IDEAS Conference

A diversified royalty aggregator leverages a lean, expert team to invest in over 100 biopharma assets, focusing on high-margin, low-risk cash flows. Recent financials show strong growth, with updated 2024 guidance and a robust five-year outlook driven by new product launches and portfolio expansion.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 saw record revenue and EPS growth, driven by strong royalty assets and a $53M gain from the Pelthos transaction. Full-year guidance was raised, with robust cash reserves and a $460M convertible note supporting an active investment pipeline.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Ligand Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Raises Guidance

Third quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of  47% 2025 full year revenue guidance increased to $225 million - $235 million (previously $200 million - $225 million) an...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Participate in November Investor Conferences

JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza wi...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on November 6, 2025

JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will report third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 20...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand to Host Investor Day on December 9, 2025

JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its annual Investor Day will take place in New York City on Tuesday, December 9...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Ligand Partner SQ Innovation Receives FDA Approval for Lasix® ONYU, an At-Home Treatment for Edema in Heart Failure Patients

Second-generation delivery device offers cost-effective alternative to hospital care benefiting patients, providers, and payors Lasix ONYU is the 17 th Captisol-enabled™ approved product JUPITER, Fla....

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire