Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing or acquiring technologies that help pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop medicines worldwide. The company's commercial programs include Kyprolis and Evomela, which are used to treat multiple myeloma; Veklury for the treatment of moderate or severe COVID-19; Teriparatide injection product for the treatment of osteoporosis; Nexterone, a captisol-enabled formulation of amiodarone; Zulresso, a captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for the treatment of PPD; Noxafil-IV, a captisol-enabled formulation of posaconazole for IV use; Duavee for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis; Aziyo portfolio of commercial pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune diseases; Vivitra for breast cancer; Bryxta and Zybev for various indications; and Minnebro for the treatment of hypertension. The company's partners programs, which are in clinical development used for the treatment of cancer, seizure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, muscle wasting, liver disease, and kidney, and other diseases. In addition, the company is involved in the sale of Captisol materials. Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | $143.00 | Buy | Stifel |
| 10/3/2024 | $135.00 | Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 7/30/2024 | $130.00 | Outperform | RBC Capital Mkts |
| 2/22/2022 | $180.00 → $130.00 | Buy | Benchmark |
| 2/18/2022 | $185.00 → $165.00 | Overweight | Barclays |
| 9/22/2021 | $174.00 → $180.00 | Overweight | Barclays |
| 7/30/2021 | $200.00 → $190.00 | Buy | Roth Capital |
JUPITER, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time at the Harvard Club. The event will include presentations from Ligand's senior management team highlighting the company's strategy, investment activity, royalty portfolio, and long-term financial outlook. A live webcast of the event will be accessible through Ligand's Investor Relations website at investor.ligand.com. A detailed agenda, including dial-in information, will be provided closer to the event. About Ligand PharmaceuticalsLigand is a biopharmaceutical company ena
JUPITER, Fla., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that the company will ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on Monday, May 19, 2025. CEO Todd Davis will be joined by members of Ligand's senior management team and board of directors to commemorate several recent company milestones, including two value-creating transactions. "Ringing the Nasdaq Opening Bell marks an exciting milestone in our company's history. Over the past few years, we have made significant progress in transforming Ligand into a profitable and infrastructure-light organization focused on acquiring and generating royalties from a diverse portfolio of b
First quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 44% Strengthened commercial portfolio and pipeline through strategic transactions with Channel Therapeutics and Castle Creek Biosciences Reiterating 2025 financial guidance of $180-$200 million in revenues and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $6.00-$6.251 Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8
JUPITER, Fla., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: H.C. Wainwright Royalty Company Conference (Virtual). Management will participate in a fireside chat on May 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET and be available for one-on-one meetings.RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference (New York). Management will participate in a fireside chat on May 20, 2025 at 2:05 p.m. ET and be available for one-on-one meetings.Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference (Minneapolis). Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on May 28, 2025.
JUPITER, Fla., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report first quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will hold a conference call that same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast InformationDate: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM Eastern Time Conference Call: (800) 715-9871 (U.S. & Canada) (646) 307-1963 (International) Conference ID 3661098 Webcast: Live and replay webcasts of the call are available here. About Ligand PharmaceuticalsLiga
Proposed transaction will raise $50 million in equity capital and enhance a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on launching Pelthos' ZELSUVMI™ ZELSUVMI is an FDA-designated novel drug and the first and only prescription medication approved for the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum infections administered at home by parents, patients, and caregivers Ligand is entitled to a 13% royalty on worldwide sales of ZELSUVMI Transaction is expected to close in the summer of 2025 JUPITER, Fla. and FREEHOLD, N.J., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated ("Ligand") (NASDAQ:LGND) and Channel Therapeutics Corporation ("Channel") (NYSE:CHRO), a pioneer i
Upon close of merger and $78.9mm concurrent private placement from a syndicate of leading healthcare-dedicated investors, completed transformation to a publicly traded rare disease biopharmaceutical company advancing a late clinical-stage pipeline and a platform for treating serious, rare genetic skin diseases Top-line results from SELVA, a Phase 3 single-arm, baseline-controlled trial evaluating QTORIN™ 3.9% rapamycin anhydrous gel (QTORIN™ rapamycin) for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations (microcystic LMs), on track for the first quarter of 2026 Top-line results from TOIVA, a Phase 2 single-arm, baseline-controlled trial evaluating QTORIN™ rapamycin for the treatment of
JUPITER, Fla., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Todd Davis and Chief Financial Officer Tavo Espinoza will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Leerink Partners Global Healthcare Conference (Miami). Management will participate in one-on-one meetings on March 10, 2025. Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference (Miami). Management will participate in a fireside chat on March 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Ligand management is scheduled to host one-on-one meetings with investors and attendees during these conferences. Investors interested in arranging one-on-one meetin
Robust financial performance driven by full year 2024 royalty revenue growth of 28% Reiterating 2025 financial guidance of $180-$200 million in revenues and adjusted earnings per diluted share1 of $6.00-$6.25 Conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time today JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss this announcement and answer questions. "We achieved significant reve
Capital will fund Castle Creek's D-Fi Phase 3 clinical trial for patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa through topline data results Ligand invested $50 million and a syndicate of co-investors invested $25 million in return for a high-single digit royalty on D-Fi JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced it has closed a royalty financing agreement with Castle Creek Biosciences, Inc. to support the Phase 3 clinical study of D-Fi (FCX-007), Castle Creek's lead candidate, in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). Ligand originated, structured, and invested $50 million and led a syndicate of co-
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Stifel initiated coverage of Ligand Pharma with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $143.00
Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Ligand Pharma with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $135.00
RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of Ligand Pharma with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $130.00
Benchmark reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $130.00 from $180.00 previously
Barclays reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $165.00 from $185.00 previously
Barclays reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $180.00 from $174.00 previously
Roth Capital reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $190.00 from $200.00 previously
Barclays reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $190.00 from $198.00 previously
Stephens resumed coverage of Ligand Pharma with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $200.00
Craig Hallum reiterated coverage of Ligand Pharmaceuticals with a rating of and set a new price target of $215.00 from $195.00 previously
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WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palvella Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies to treat patients suffering from serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no FDA-approved therapies, today announced the appointment of Matthew E. Korenberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Korenberg is a seasoned operational and financial leader with more than 27 years of senior executive experience in biotech companies and healthcare investment banking. Throughout his career, he has focused on capital raising, partnering and licensing deals, acquisitions, as well as overseeing p
Leading Antibody Discovery Technologies Enable Development of Innovative Therapeutics Regular-way Trading of OABI Begins November 2, 2022 on Nasdaq OmniAb, Inc. (NASDAQ:OABI) today announced the completion of the expected tax-free spin-off from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) and the subsequent business combination with Avista Public Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:AHPA), resulting in OmniAb becoming an independent publicly traded company. Based on actual redemptions and estimated transaction expenses, OmniAb expects to have approximately $95 million in cash at closing. OmniAb will begin regular-way trading November 2, 2022 on Nasdaq under the stock ticker symbol "OABI." "
LEEDS, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--4D pharma plc (AIM: DDDD), a pharmaceutical company leading the development of Live Biotherapeutic products (LBPs) - a novel class of drug derived from the microbiome, today announces the appointment of Paul Maier as Non-Executive Director of the Board. Mr Maier will also be a member of 4D's Audit and Risk Committee and will serve as the Company’s “audit committee financial expert” under SEC and Nasdaq rules. “With over 25 years of extensive senior operational, international and financial management experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Paul will be able to provide 4D pharma with invaluable insights as we continue to execute
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First quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 44% Strengthened commercial portfolio and pipeline through strategic transactions with Channel Therapeutics and Castle Creek Biosciences Reiterating 2025 financial guidance of $180-$200 million in revenues and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $6.00-$6.251 Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8
JUPITER, Fla., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report first quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will hold a conference call that same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast InformationDate: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM Eastern Time Conference Call: (800) 715-9871 (U.S. & Canada) (646) 307-1963 (International) Conference ID 3661098 Webcast: Live and replay webcasts of the call are available here. About Ligand PharmaceuticalsLiga
Upon close of merger and $78.9mm concurrent private placement from a syndicate of leading healthcare-dedicated investors, completed transformation to a publicly traded rare disease biopharmaceutical company advancing a late clinical-stage pipeline and a platform for treating serious, rare genetic skin diseases Top-line results from SELVA, a Phase 3 single-arm, baseline-controlled trial evaluating QTORIN™ 3.9% rapamycin anhydrous gel (QTORIN™ rapamycin) for the treatment of microcystic lymphatic malformations (microcystic LMs), on track for the first quarter of 2026 Top-line results from TOIVA, a Phase 2 single-arm, baseline-controlled trial evaluating QTORIN™ rapamycin for the treatment of
Robust financial performance driven by full year 2024 royalty revenue growth of 28% Reiterating 2025 financial guidance of $180-$200 million in revenues and adjusted earnings per diluted share1 of $6.00-$6.25 Conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time today JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss this announcement and answer questions. "We achieved significant reve
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The company will hold a conference call that same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) Conference Call: (800) 715-9871 (U.S. & Canada) (646) 307-1963 (International) Conference ID is 8755336 Webcast: Live and r
Third quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth 2024 full year revenue guidance increased to $160 million - $165 million (previously $140 million - $157 million) and core adjusted earnings per diluted share1 increased to $5.50 - $5.70 (previously $5.00 - $5.50) Company to hold Investor and Analyst Day in Boston on December 10, 2024 Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Easter
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report third quarter 2024 financial results before the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will hold a conference call that same day beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT) Conference Call: (888) 596-4144 (U.S. & Canada) (646) 968-2525 (International) Conference ID is 8755336 Webcast: Live and replay webcasts of t
Conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss this announcement and answer questions. "We had a strong quarter and are on track to meet the long-term growth objectives we outlined in December," said Todd Davis, CEO of Ligand. "We added four new commercial-stage programs in the first half of this year, including QARZIBA®, an orphan oncology product we acquired following the APEIRON Biologics transacti
Proposed merger to create a Nasdaq-listed, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for serious, rare genetic skin diseases for which there are no FDA-approved therapiesCombined company is expected to have approximately $80.5 million of cash and cash equivalents at closing, including approximately $78.9 million from an oversubscribed private financing with participation from a syndicate of leading healthcare-dedicated investors, which is expected to provide cash runway into the second half of 2027Anticipated cash and cash equivalents are expected to fund combined company through multiple clinical trial milestones, including pivotal P
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report second quarter 2024 financial results after the close of the U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and will hold a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day to discuss financial results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) Conference Call: (800) 715-9871 (U.S. & Canada) (646) 307-1963 (International) Conference ID is 8755336 Webcast: Live and replay webcasts of the call are avail