Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and acquiring technologies that help pharmaceutical companies to discover and develop medicines worldwide. Its commercial programs include Promacta, an oral medicine that increases the number of platelets in the blood; Kyprolis and Evomela, which are used to treat multiple myeloma; Baxdela, a captisol-enabled delafloxacin-IV for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections; Nexterone, a captisol-enabled formulation of amiodarone; Noxafil-IV, a captisol-enabled formulation of posaconazole for IV use; Carnexiv, which is indicated as replacement therapy for oral carbamazepine formulations; bazedoxifene for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis; commercial pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune diseases; Vivitra for breast cancer; and Bryxta for non-small cell lung cancer. The company's partners programs, which are in clinical development used for the treatment of seizure, coma, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, muscle wasting, liver and kidney diseases, and others. It is also developing a small molecule glucagon receptor antagonist for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Pharmaceutical preparations
Sub-IndustryBiotechnology
SectorMedical
SymbolNASDAQ:LGND
CUSIP53220K50
Phone858-550-7500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.03
Current Ratio1.41
Quick Ratio1.37
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio75.63
Forward P/E Ratio44.83
P/E Growth1.83
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$141.10 million
Price / Sales29.31
Cash Flow$3.6893 per share
Price / Cash52.62
Book Value$18.94 per share
Price / Book10.25
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.57
Net Income$12.55 million
Net Margins31.40%
Return on Equity19.10%
Return on Assets11.69%
Miscellaneous
Employees39
Outstanding Shares21,300,000
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LGND."
How were Ligand Pharmaceuticals' earnings last quarter?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:LGND) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 8th. The biotechnology company reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.26. The biotechnology company earned $56.16 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.02 million. Ligand Pharmaceuticals had a return on equity of 19.10% and a net margin of 31.40%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 91.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.57 earnings per share. View Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Earnings History.
When is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' next earnings date?
What guidance has Ligand Pharmaceuticals issued on next quarter's earnings?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, May, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.85 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.56. The company issued revenue guidance of $184 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $186.50 million.
What price target have analysts set for LGND?
6 analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Ligand Pharmaceuticals' shares. Their forecasts range from $105.00 to $200.00. On average, they anticipate Ligand Pharmaceuticals' share price to reach $159.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Ligand’s earnings and sales beat estimates in the first quarter of 2018. The company’s Captisol Formulation technology has resulted in partnerships with several leading drug companies like Novartis and Amgen that provide it with funds in the form of milestone and royalty payments. Also, with regard to Ligand’s internal pipeline, there are several candidates in development that could generate future licensing opportunities. Shares of Ligand have outperformed the broader industry in the past year. However, the company derives a substantial portion of its revenues from royalties associated with the sales of Promacta and Kyprolis. Any setback related to either of these products could have a substantial impact. Moreover, Ligand’s dependence on a single supplier to obtain Captisol is concerning." (6/6/2018)
- 2. HC Wainwright analysts commented, "Kyprolis Beats; Recent and Anticipated Label Expansions Represent Revenue Inflection Points Kyprolis quickly approaching blockbuster status. Yesterday, partner Amgen (AMGN; not rated) announced 4Q17 and 2017 Kyprolis revenue of $227M and $835M, respectively, compared with our estimates of $220M (consensus $225M) and $828M. As Kyprolis approaches blockbuster status, considering certain factors we think should be able to easily push it over the edge, and they include: 1) recent FDA approval of sNDA based on ENDEAVOR overall survival data; 2) recent CHMP positive opinion to include updated overall survival from ENDEAVOR on label this year in the E.U.; and 3) recent submission of sNDA to FDA and a variation to the marketing authorization to the EMA, both based on the overall survival benefit from the ASPIRE study (actions expected this year). Upcoming milestones and key programs underway: 2018 initial visibility from recent launch of Baxdela for serious skin infections." (2/2/2018)
Who are some of Ligand Pharmaceuticals' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ligand Pharmaceuticals include GRIFOLS S A/S (GRFS), UCB (UCBJF), Ono Pharmaceutical (OPHLF), Merck KGaA (MKGAF), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Perrigo (PRGO), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT), BeiGene (BGNE), Genmab A/S (GNMSF), Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl (VRX), SAGE Therapeutics (SAGE), Alkermes (ALKS) and Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (RDY).
Who are Ligand Pharmaceuticals' key executives?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. John L. Higgins, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 48)
- Mr. Matthew W. Foehr, Pres & COO (Age 45)
- Mr. Matthew Korenberg, Exec. VP of Fin. & CFO (Age 43)
- Mr. Charles S. Berkman, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 49)
- Ms. Audrey Warfield-Graham, VP of HR
Has Ligand Pharmaceuticals been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about LGND stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Ligand Pharmaceuticals earned a news sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the biotechnology company an impact score of 46.66 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Ligand Pharmaceuticals' major shareholders?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.22%), Summit Trail Advisors LLC (9.15%), Knott David M (2.61%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.41%), Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT (2.06%) and Eagle Asset Management Inc. (2.06%). Company insiders that own Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock include Charles S Berkman, Jason Aryeh, John L Higgins, John L Lamattina, John W Kozarich, Matthew E Korenberg, Matthew W Foehr, Stephen L Sabba and Todd C Davis. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
Which major investors are selling Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock?
LGND stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT, Knott David M, Oak Ridge Investments LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Elk Creek Partners LLC, Eaton Vance Management, Next Century Growth Investors LLC and Mesirow Financial Investment Management Equity Management. Company insiders that have sold Ligand Pharmaceuticals company stock in the last year include Charles S Berkman, Jason Aryeh, John L Higgins, John L Lamattina, John W Kozarich, Matthew E Korenberg, Matthew W Foehr, Stephen L Sabba and Todd C Davis. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
Which major investors are buying Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock?
LGND stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Summit Trail Advisors LLC, UBS Group AG, Matarin Capital Management LLC, Penserra Capital Management LLC, OppenheimerFunds Inc., King Luther Capital Management Corp, BlackRock Inc. and Chicago Equity Partners LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ligand Pharmaceuticals.
How do I buy shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals?
Shares of LGND can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' stock price today?
One share of LGND stock can currently be purchased for approximately $193.55.
How big of a company is Ligand Pharmaceuticals?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals has a market capitalization of $4.23 billion and generates $141.10 million in revenue each year. The biotechnology company earns $12.55 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.57 on an earnings per share basis. Ligand Pharmaceuticals employs 39 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ligand Pharmaceuticals?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' mailing address is 3911 SORRENTO VALLEY BLVD SUITE 110, SAN DIEGO CA, 92121. The biotechnology company can be reached via phone at 858-550-7500 or via email at [email protected]
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