Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) News Today $106.28 -4.30 (-3.89%) As of 01/10/2025 04:00 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 Time Period Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by BrokeragesShares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus rating of "Buy" from the six research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Six analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average 1 year price targJanuary 11 at 2:14 AM | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average - Here's WhyJanuary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comJane Street Group LLC Sells 7,790 Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Jane Street Group LLC cut its stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 35.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,452 shares of the biotechnology company'sDecember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Stock, Guidance And ForecastDecember 27, 2024 | benzinga.comLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) shareholders have earned a 59% return over the last yearDecember 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Updates FY 2024 Earnings GuidanceLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 5.500-5.700 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 5.650. The company also issued revenue guidance of $160.0 millionillion-$165.0 millionillion, compared to the consensus estimate of $163.4 millionillion.December 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) CFO Sells 2,104 Shares of StockDecember 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Sell Alert: Octavio Espinoza Sells Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND)December 26, 2024 | gurufocus.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) CFO Octavio Espinoza Sells 2,104 SharesLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Get Free Report) CFO Octavio Espinoza sold 2,104 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.37, for a total value of $244,842.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 20,647 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,402,691.39. The trade was a 9.25 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.December 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Acquires 22,495 Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 428,270 shares of the bioDecember 24, 2024 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Humacyte (HUMA) and Ligand Pharma (LGND)December 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBenchmark Reaffirms Buy Rating for Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND)Benchmark restated a "buy" rating and issued a $135.00 price objective on shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Monday.December 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Has $9.79 Million Stock Holdings in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 503.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 94,659 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after buying an additionalDecember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comBarclays PLC Has $4.35 Million Stock Holdings in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Barclays PLC increased its stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 20.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 43,456 shares of theDecember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comWellington Management Group LLP Trims Stock Position in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Wellington Management Group LLP trimmed its holdings in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 39.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 8,688 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after selling 5,714 shares duriDecember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comZacks Small Cap Has Bullish Outlook for LGND FY2025 EarningsLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) - Zacks Small Cap lifted their FY2025 earnings estimates for Ligand Pharmaceuticals in a research report issued on Monday, December 16th. Zacks Small Cap analyst J. Vandermosten now anticipates that the biotechnology company will posDecember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Boosts Holdings in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)State Street Corp boosted its position in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 2.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 707,414 shares of the biotechnology coDecember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comZacks Small Cap Has Strong Estimate for LGND FY2026 EarningsLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Small Cap lifted their FY2026 earnings estimates for Ligand Pharmaceuticals in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, December 16th. Zacks Small Cap analyst J. Vandermosten now anticipaDecember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comFmr LLC Raises Position in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Fmr LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 550.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 12,749 shares of the biotechnology company's stock after pDecember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from AnalystsShares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Buy" by the six brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average 12-month price oDecember 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand price target raised to $160 from $150 at BarclaysDecember 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLGND: 2025 View Calls for 17% Topline GrowthDecember 16, 2024 | msn.comBarclays Boosts Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Price Target to $160.00Barclays increased their price target on shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals from $150.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday.December 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Ligand Pharma (LGND) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)December 16, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat is HC Wainwright's Estimate for LGND FY2025 Earnings?Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at HC Wainwright lifted their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals in a report issued on Wednesday, December 11th. HC Wainwright analyst J. Pantginis now forecasts that the biotechnolDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Stock Position Decreased by UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLCUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC cut its position in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 13.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutioDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharma Poised for Growth: Analyst Recommends Buy on Strategic Investments and Revenue ProjectionsDecember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCraig-Hallum Releases a Buy Rating on Ligand Pharma (LGND)December 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLigand Pharma (LGND) Receives a Buy from OppenheimerDecember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLigand Pharmaceuticals' (LGND) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at HC WainwrightHC Wainwright reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals in a research report on Wednesday.December 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Issues FY 2025 Earnings GuidanceLigand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.000-6.250 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 6.030. The company also issued revenue guidance of $180.0 millionillion-$200.0 millionillion, compared to the consensus estimate of $183.1 millionillion.December 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand provides updated five-year outlookDecember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLigand backs FY24 adjusted EPS view $5.50-$5.70, consensus $5.65December 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLigand Hosts 2024 Investor and Analyst Day and Introduces 2025 GuidanceDecember 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com5,961 Shares in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Purchased by Verition Fund Management LLCVerition Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 5,961 shares of the bioteDecember 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Shares Sold by Ashford Capital Management Inc.Ashford Capital Management Inc. trimmed its position in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 3.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 310,407 shares of the biotechnologyDecember 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Raises Stock Position in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investorDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals' SWOT analysis: stock poised for growth amid challengesDecember 5, 2024 | investing.comErste Asset Management GmbH Purchases Shares of 4,300 Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Erste Asset Management GmbH purchased a new stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 4,300 shares of the bioteDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand price target raised to $141 from $140 at RBC CapitalDecember 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Gives a Buy Rating to Ligand Pharma (LGND)December 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comInsider Selling: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Director Sells 2,406 Shares of StockDecember 3, 2024 | insidertrades.com34,069 Shares in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Bought by Edgestream Partners L.P.Edgestream Partners L.P. bought a new position in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 34,069 shares of the biotechnology company's stock, valued at approximately $3,41December 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comIsthmus Partners LLC Sells 9,622 Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Isthmus Partners LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 20.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 38,554 shares of the biotechnology company's stockNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comFisher Asset Management LLC Boosts Stake in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 12.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,574 shares of the biNovember 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Shares Acquired by Loomis Sayles & Co. L PLoomis Sayles & Co. L P increased its holdings in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 44.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 372,779 shares of the biotechnology cNovember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Shares Acquired by Victory Capital Management Inc.Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 79.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,022 sNovember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Acquires 9,667 Shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND)Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Free Report) by 55.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 26,963 shares of the bioteNovember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comLigand Pharmaceuticals: Buy This Strong Growing Pharma And Get A Stake In Dozens Of TherapiesNovember 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from AnalystsShares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Buy" from the six brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy recommendation. 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