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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
$15.01
+0.8%
$15.54
$11.09
$17.76
$1.77B0.891.45 million shs2,141 shs
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$70.57
+0.3%
$74.73
$49.24
$94.57
$1.25B1.01158,064 shs88,100 shs
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
$11.81
-0.6%
$14.71
$11.21
$28.80
$712.38M1.12384,801 shs366,700 shs
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
$15.55
+5.6%
$17.48
$12.95
$25.47
$1.41B0.81799,085 shs505,300 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
0.00%-1.59%-6.59%+3.04%-6.47%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
0.00%-2.62%-3.46%-5.98%-7.57%
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
0.00%-5.67%-20.74%-36.78%-58.19%
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
0.00%+6.58%-17.64%+1.50%-12.89%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
4.9824 of 5 stars
4.51.00.03.92.43.34.4
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
4.7413 of 5 stars
3.52.00.04.41.23.33.1
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
2.9217 of 5 stars
3.50.00.04.70.61.70.0
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
2.8136 of 5 stars
3.43.00.00.02.64.20.0

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
3.00
Buy$26.4376.07% Upside
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
3.00
Buy$116.3364.85% Upside
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
3.00
Buy$49.00314.90% Upside
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
2.88
Moderate Buy$41.25165.27% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PLRX, CPRX, LGND, and RCUS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/12/2024
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00
4/10/2024
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$38.00
3/27/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$29.00
3/25/2024
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00
3/22/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00
3/14/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00
3/14/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Citigroup
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Initiated CoverageBuy$27.00
3/7/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Bank of America
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Initiated CoverageBuy$23.00
3/5/2024
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $54.00
3/1/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$27.00 ➝ $34.00
3/1/2024
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$24.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
$398.20M4.45$2.07 per share7.24$3.30 per share4.55
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$131.31M9.51$5.00 per share14.11$40.39 per share1.75
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
$1.58M450.87N/AN/A$7.91 per share1.49
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
$117M12.09N/AN/A$6.17 per share2.52

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
$71.41M$0.6124.616.820.8217.93%26.56%22.13%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$52.15M$2.7525.6617.73N/A37.80%11.98%10.27%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
-$161.34M-$2.79N/AN/AN/AN/A-31.15%-29.00%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
-$307M-$4.15N/AN/AN/A-262.39%-57.17%-25.80%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest PLRX, CPRX, LGND, and RCUS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
$0.31N/A-$0.31N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024N/A
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
-$0.97N/A+$0.97N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$1.13N/A-$1.13N/AN/AN/A  
2/28/2024Q4 2023
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
$0.45$0.49+$0.04$0.67$105.78 million$110.57 million
2/27/2024Q4 2023
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
$0.24$0.79+$0.55$0.55$24.54 million$28.10 million
2/21/2024Q4 2023
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
-$1.09-$1.08+$0.01-$1.08$28.30 million$31.00 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
N/A
2.88
2.68
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
N/A
14.15
12.72
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
0.02
17.72
17.72
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
N/A
4.52
4.52

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
79.22%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
91.28%
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
97.30%
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
92.89%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock logo
CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
167118.01 million105.03 millionOptionable
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock logo
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
5817.70 million15.86 millionOptionable
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics
15860.32 million56.94 millionOptionable
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
RCUS
Arcus Biosciences
57790.95 million78.40 millionOptionable

PLRX, CPRX, LGND, and RCUS Headlines

SourceHeadline
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) Short Interest Down 17.1% in AprilArcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) Short Interest Down 17.1% in April
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 9:18 AM
Arcus Biosciences to Present New Data from Phase 2 Studies of Novel Immuno-Oncology Combinations at the 2024 ASCO Annual MeetingArcus Biosciences to Present New Data from Phase 2 Studies of Novel Immuno-Oncology Combinations at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
businesswire.com - April 24 at 4:00 PM
Arcus Biosciences to Host Conference Call to Discuss First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Pipeline UpdateArcus Biosciences to Host Conference Call to Discuss First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Pipeline Update
businesswire.com - April 23 at 4:05 PM
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesArcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 2:44 AM
Eli Lilly subsidiary ends lucrative collaboration with Durham biotechEli Lilly subsidiary ends lucrative collaboration with Durham biotech
bizjournals.com - April 18 at 7:57 AM
Precision BioSciences: Strategic Independence and Promising Gene Editing Pipeline Fuel Buy RatingPrecision BioSciences: Strategic Independence and Promising Gene Editing Pipeline Fuel Buy Rating
markets.businessinsider.com - April 18 at 1:45 AM
Zimberelimab by Arcus Biosciences for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Likelihood of ApprovalZimberelimab by Arcus Biosciences for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Likelihood of Approval
pharmaceutical-technology.com - April 18 at 1:45 AM
Buy Rating Affirmed for Precision BioSciences Amid Strong Gene Editing Prospects and Upcoming MilestonesBuy Rating Affirmed for Precision BioSciences Amid Strong Gene Editing Prospects and Upcoming Milestones
markets.businessinsider.com - April 17 at 8:44 PM
Arcus Biosciences Announces New Employment Inducement GrantsArcus Biosciences Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
businesswire.com - April 9 at 4:35 PM
FDA Clears iEcures OTC Deficiency Gene Editing Therapy for Clinical TrialFDA Clears iEcure's OTC Deficiency Gene Editing Therapy for Clinical Trial
precisionmedicineonline.com - April 7 at 6:20 PM
A precise platform for clinical gene editingA precise platform for clinical gene editing
nature.com - April 6 at 10:32 AM
Vanguard Group Inc. Acquires 61,040 Shares of Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS)Vanguard Group Inc. Acquires 61,040 Shares of Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS)
marketbeat.com - April 6 at 4:15 AM
Arcus Biosciences discovers HIF-2α inhibitor with metabolic stability and favorable PK profileArcus Biosciences discovers HIF-2α inhibitor with metabolic stability and favorable PK profile
bioworld.com - April 5 at 11:28 PM
Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS)  Shares Down 2.8% Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) Shares Down 2.8%
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 1:57 PM
Investors bid Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) up US$219m despite increasing losses YoY, taking five-year CAGR to 8.1%Investors bid Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS) up US$219m despite increasing losses YoY, taking five-year CAGR to 8.1%
finance.yahoo.com - April 1 at 9:26 AM
Insider Selling: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Sells 11,551 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Sells 11,551 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - March 30 at 7:35 AM
Insider Sell: COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 11,551 Shares of Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)Insider Sell: COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 11,551 Shares of Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 7:52 PM
Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 11,551 SharesArcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 11,551 Shares
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 6:40 PM
Xilio and Gilead partner up for IL-12 therapeutic developmentXilio and Gilead partner up for IL-12 therapeutic development
msn.com - March 29 at 2:09 AM
Arcus Biosciences Announces New Employment Inducement GrantsArcus Biosciences Announces New Employment Inducement Grants
businesswire.com - March 26 at 4:35 PM
Navigating 5 Analyst Ratings For Arcus BiosciencesNavigating 5 Analyst Ratings For Arcus Biosciences
markets.businessinsider.com - March 25 at 4:20 PM
Arcus Biosciences COO sells over $240k in company stockArcus Biosciences COO sells over $240k in company stock
investing.com - March 22 at 8:58 PM
Insider Selling: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Sells 13,449 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS) COO Sells 13,449 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - March 21 at 9:59 AM
Insider Sell: COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 13,449 Shares of Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)Insider Sell: COO Jennifer Jarrett Sells 13,449 Shares of Arcus Biosciences Inc (RCUS)
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 10:12 PM

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Company Descriptions

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals logo

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:CPRX
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing therapies for people with rare debilitating, chronic neuromuscular, and neurological diseases in the United States. It offers Firdapse, an amifampridine phosphate tablets for the treatment of patients with lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS); and Ruzurgi for the treatment of pediatric LEMS patients. The company develops Firdapse for the treatment of MuSK antibody positive myasthenia gravis and spinal muscular atrophy type. It has license agreements with BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; and collaboration and license agreement with Endo Ventures Limited for the development and commercialization of generic Sabril tablets. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals logo

Ligand Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development and licensing of biopharmaceutical assets worldwide. Its commercial programs include Kyprolis and Evomela, which are used to treat multiple myeloma; Rylaze, a recombinant erwinia asparaginase for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma in adult and pediatric patients; Filspari, a dual endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist in development for rare kidney diseases and non-immunosuppressive treatment indicated for immunoglobulin A nephropathy; Teriparatide injection product for osteoporosis; Vaxneuvance for the prevention of invasive disease caused by streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes; and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to help fight against pneumococcal pneumonia among children. The company also offers TZIELD, a CD3-directed antibody indicated to delay the onset of Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adults and children aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D; Nexterone, a captisol-enabled formulation of amiodarone; Zulresso, a captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for the treatment of postpartum depression; and Veklury, an antiviral treatment for moderate or severe COVID-19. In addition, it provides Noxafil-IV, a captisol-enabled formulation of posaconazole for IV use; Duavee for the treatment of post-menopausal symptoms in women; Exemptia for autoimmune diseases; Vivitra for breast cancer; and Bryxta and Zybev for various indications. The company has alliances, licenses, and other business relationships with Amgen, Merck, Pfizer, Jazz, Takeda, Gilead Sciences, and Baxter International. Further, it sells Captisol materials. Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Jupiter, Florida.
Pliant Therapeutics logo

Pliant Therapeutics

NASDAQ:PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis and related diseases in the United States. The company's lead candidate is bexotegrast, an oral, small-molecule, dual selective inhibitor of avß6 and avß1 integrins, which is in phase 2b trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and in phase 2a trial for primary sclerosing cholangitis. It also develops PLN-1474, an oral, small-molecule selective inhibitor of avß1 for the treatment of liver fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis; PLN-101095, a dual inhibitor of integrins avß8 and avß1 for the treatment of solid tumors; and PLN-101325 for treatment of muscular dystrophies. Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in South San Francisco, California.
Arcus Biosciences logo

Arcus Biosciences

NYSE:RCUS
Arcus Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes cancer therapies in the United States. The company's pipeline products include Domvanalimab, an anti-TIGIT antibody, which is in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trial; and AB308, an investigational anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody, which is in Phase 1b clinical trial to study people with advanced solid and hematologic malignancies. It also develops Etrumadenant, a dual A2a/A2b adenosine receptor antagonist, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial; Quemliclustat, a small-molecule CD73 inhibitor, which is Phase 1b and Phase 2 clinical trial; Zimberelimab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for metastatic cell lung cancer and monotherapy; and AB521, an oral and small-molecule inhibitor of HIF-2a, which is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau disease. In addition, the company's preclinical pipeline products include AB598, a CD39 antibody; and AB801, a small molecule Axl inhibitor. It has a clinical collaboration with AstraZeneca to evaluate domvanalimab in combination with durvalumab in a registrational phase 3 clinical trial in patients with unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC; and BVF Partners L.P. to support the discovery and development of compounds for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Arcus Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Hayward, California.