Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Engages in the development and commercialization of biopharmaceuticals as therapies to patients with unmet medical needs

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Ligand Pharmaceuticals' stock with a target price of $133.43, indicating potential growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Ligand Pharmaceuticals is earning strong profits and generating good cash flow, showing solid financial strength.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Royalty Revenue Model

Recurring royalties and milestone payments can provide revenue visibility, though those streams depend on partner successes and are vulnerable to setbacks.

Proprietary Technology Platforms

Platforms such as Captisol and OmniAb can attract partners and diversify exposure, but they require ongoing investment and commercial uptake to deliver value.

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Extensive Partnership Exposure

A wide partner base spreads risk across programmes and indications, yet regulatory delays or clinical failures at partners can still materially affect results.

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6% Interest on Cash

Earn 6% AER on uninvested cash with daily interest payments.

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