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Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LGND Stock Forecast

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $248.00, with a high of $275.00 and a low of $230.00. This represents a 21.09% increase from the last price of $204.81.

$50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 High: $275 Avg: $248 Low: $230 Last Closed Price: $204.81

LGND Stock Rating

Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 11 Buy (68.75%), 4 Hold (25.00%), 1 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 16 0 1 4 11 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LGND Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLigand Pharmaceuticals21.09%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%
IndustryBiotech Stocks 41.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts118
Avg Price Target$239.00$239.00$230.13
Last Closing Price$204.81$204.81$204.81
Upside/Downside16.69%16.69%12.36%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 2626---8
Feb, 2626---8
Jan, 2626---8
Dec, 2525---7
Nov, 2534---7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 24, 2026Joseph PantginisH.C. Wainwright$239.00$190.8625.22%16.69%
Dec 10, 2025Stifel Nicolaus$230.00$185.8323.77%12.30%
Dec 10, 2025Trevor AllredOppenheimer$275.00$185.8347.98%34.27%
Nov 06, 2025Annabel SamimyStifel Nicolaus$220.00$208.225.66%7.42%
Nov 06, 2025H.C. Wainwright$231.00$204.5012.96%12.79%
Nov 03, 2025Leland GershellOppenheimer$250.00$192.9729.55%22.06%
Sep 03, 2025Leland GershellOppenheimer$190.00$165.7614.62%-7.23%
Aug 28, 2025H.C. Wainwright$206.00$158.9329.62%0.58%
Feb 28, 2025UBS$155.00$122.2326.81%-24.32%
Oct 21, 2024Joseph PantginisH.C. Wainwright$157.00$108.3144.95%-23.34%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 24, 2026H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Dec 10, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Dec 10, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 09, 2025CitigroupBuyinitialise
Nov 07, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Nov 06, 2025H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold
Nov 03, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 03, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 02, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Aug 28, 2025H.C. WainwrightBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-2 $1 $4 $7 $10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.46$-1.98$3.02$-0.22$6.44---
Avg Forecast$3.87$2.79$5.35$5.66$6.07$6.78$7.72$8.54
High Forecast$4.25$2.85$5.47$6.80$7.57$7.17$7.90$8.74
Low Forecast$3.59$2.64$4.97$3.47$4.97$6.40$7.17$7.93
Surprise %-10.59%-170.97%-43.55%-103.89%6.10%---

Revenue Forecast

$100M $150M $200M $250M $300M $350M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$241.54M$196.25M$131.31M$167.13M$268.09M---
Avg Forecast$269.76M$203.95M$128.89M$163.37M$187.13M$225.03M$262.60M$302.00M
High Forecast$290.66M$207.04M$129.19M$163.82M$187.65M$226.62M$263.92M$307.38M
Low Forecast$255.22M$195.53M$128.58M$162.49M$186.43M$223.45M$261.28M$285.48M
Surprise %-10.46%-3.78%1.88%2.31%43.26%---

Net Income Forecast

$-50M $0 $50M $100M $150M $200M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$57.14M$-33.36M$52.15M$-4.03M$124.45M---
Avg Forecast$51.75M$26.46M$53.82M$91.14M$111.34M$120.52M$133.80M$151.64M
High Forecast$63.33M$40.01M$85.52M$120.75M$134.42M$127.40M$140.26M$155.16M
Low Forecast$40.17M$12.92M$22.12M$61.53M$88.26M$113.64M$127.34M$140.86M
Surprise %10.42%-226.06%-3.09%-104.42%11.78%---

LGND Forecast FAQ

Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock a buy?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Ligand Pharmaceuticals is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals's price target?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's price target, set by 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $248 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $230 at the low end to $275 at the high end, suggesting a potential 21.09% change from the previous closing price of $204.81.

How does Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's stock forecast shows a 21.09% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%) and underperforming the biotech stocks industry (41.48%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Ligand Pharmaceuticals over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals’s EPS forecast?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.78, marking a 5.28% increase from the reported $6.44 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $7.72 in 2027, and $8.54 in 2028.

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals’s revenue forecast?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $225.03M, reflecting a -16.06% decrease from the reported $268.09M in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $262.6M, and $302M for 2028.

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals’s net income forecast?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $120.52M, representing a -3.16% decrease from the reported $124.45M in 2025. Projections indicate $133.8M in 2027, and $151.64M in 2028.