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 |
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| 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 |
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JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) ("Ligand") announced today that it completed its previously announced offering (the "offering") of 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the "notes"). The aggregate principal amount of the notes sold in the offering was $460.0 million, which includes the purchase of an additional $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes by the initial purchasers pursuant to the full exercise of the initial purchasers' option to purchase additional notes. The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $445.1 million, after deducting fees and expenses. Ligand used approximately $45.9 million
Secured over $111 million in proceeds and committed capital following completion of strategic transactions and concurrent public and private equity offerings, led by over $71 million in committed capital from Medtronic and LigandAchieved multiple FDA regulatory milestones: Breakthrough Device Designation for AVIM therapy; approval for expanded BACKBEAT study enrollment criteria, and IDE approval for a U.S. pivotal Virtue SAB trial versus commercially available paclitaxel-coated balloon NEW HOPE, Pa., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBIO, "Orchestra BioMed" or the "Company")), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients t
JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) ("Ligand") announced today the pricing of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the "notes") in a private placement (the "offering") to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Ligand also granted the initial purchasers of the notes (the "initial purchasers") an option to purchase, during a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the first date on which the notes are issued, up to an additional $60.0 million aggregate principal a
JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) ("Ligand") announced today its intention to offer $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the "notes") in a private placement (the "offering") to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), subject to market conditions and other factors. Ligand also expects to grant to the initial purchasers of the notes (the "initial purchasers") a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes. The notes will
Second quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 57% 2025 full year revenue guidance increased to $200 million - $225 million (previously $180 million - $200 million) and adjusted earnings per diluted share1 increased to $6.70 - $7.00 (previously $6.00 - $6.25) Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the resu
$56.2 million in proceeds from completed public offering and concurrent private equity purchase by Medtronic and Ligand$55 million in proceeds and funding commitments from royalty-based, non-dilutive investments from Medtronic and LigandProceeds extend expected cash runway into the second half of 2027 and expected to fund completion of enrollment and follow up for the primary endpoint of the BACKBEAT study, as well as substantial enrollment of the Virtue Trial NEW HOPE, Pa., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBIO, "Orchestra BioMed" or the "Company")), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward shari
• Ligand to invest $35 million in exchange for a tiered royalty on future sales of Orchestra's AVIM therapy and Virtue SAB and an additional $5 million in an equity private placement • Medtronic to invest $10 million in an equity private placement and an additional $20 million in a secured subordinated promissory note convertible to prepaid revenue share • Medtronic and Orchestra BioMed expand strategic collaboration to provide pathway for development of AVIM therapy-enabled leadless pacemakers NEW HOPE, Pa., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBIO, "Orchestra BioMed" or the "Company")), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to
JUPITER, Fla., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will hold a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Thursday, August 7, 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 PharmaceuticalsLigand is a biopharmaceutical company enabling scientific advancement thr
JUPITER, Fla., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that its partner Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. (NYSE:PTHS) has commercially launched ZELSUVMI™ (berdazimer) topical gel 10.3%, the first and only FDA-approved at-home treatment for molluscum contagiosum. The Company has earned a $5 million milestone payment from Pelthos following the commercial launch of ZELSUVMI. "Molluscum impacts millions of people in the U.S., particularly children. We are thrilled to see that ZELSUVMI is now commercially available as it addresses a significant unmet need for these patients as the first at-home treatment for this highly contagious viral ski
The combined company plans to launch ZELSUVMI™ for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum infections in July 2025 Concurrent with the closing of the merger, the combined company closed on a $50.1 million equity private placement Combined company will operate under the name "Pelthos Therapeutics Inc." and will trade on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbol "PTHS" starting on July 2, 2025 DURHAM, N.C., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pelthos Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company committed to commercializing innovative therapeutic products for high unmet patient needs, today announced the closing of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which CHRO Me
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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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The combined company plans to launch ZELSUVMI™ for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum infections in July 2025 Concurrent with the closing of the merger, the combined company closed on a $50.1 million equity private placement Combined company will operate under the name "Pelthos Therapeutics Inc." and will trade on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbol "PTHS" starting on July 2, 2025 DURHAM, N.C., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pelthos Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company committed to commercializing innovative therapeutic products for high unmet patient needs, today announced the closing of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which CHRO Me
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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JUPITER, Fla., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) today announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will hold a conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Conference Call and Webcast Information Date: Thursday, August 7, 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 PharmaceuticalsLigand is a biopharmaceutical company enabling scientific advancement thr
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