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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

LGNDNASDAQHealthcareBiotechnology

$295.54Today:- (-)1Y +64.33%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$6.52B
P/E (TTM)
33.05
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
-
52-week range
$175.89$326.63
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
253.54K

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 8 unique analysts
(11 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$359.83
+21.75% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest LGND Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Glen Santangelo
Barclays
BuyInitiates
$345.00
Joseph Pantginis
HC Wainwright
BuyMaintains
$358.00
Annabel Samimy
Stifel Nicolaus
BuyMaintains
-
Matt Hewitt
Craig-Hallum
BuyReiterates
-
Jason Zemansky
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$388.00
Yigal Nochomovitz
Citi
BuyMaintains
$390.00 → $397.00
Annabel Samimy
Stifel Nicolaus
BuyMaintains
-
Jason Zemansky
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$388.00
Douglas Miehm
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$345.00
Douglas Miehm
RBC Capital
BuyReiterates
$345.00
Leland Gershell
Oppenheimer
BuyReiterates
$326.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Sep 25, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for LGND?

The analyst consensus rating for LGND is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for LGND?

The average 12-month price target for LGND is $359.83, representing an upside of 21.8% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $295.54.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.