Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (USD) Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biopharmaceutical entity, primarily engaged in sourcing and advancing technologies to empower pharmaceutical companies globally in their efforts to discover and develop novel therapeutic solutions. Its diverse portfolio of commercialized products addresses a wide range of medical conditions. For hematologic malignancies, these include Kyprolis and Evomela, both targeting multiple myeloma, as well as Rylaze, a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in both adult and pediatric patients. In the realm of infectious diseases, Ligand offers Veklury for moderate to severe COVID-19, Vaxneuvance for preventing invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae disease, and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine designed to protect children from pneumonia. Bone health solutions comprise Teriparatide injection for osteoporosis and Duavee for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Other key offerings include Zulresso, a Captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for postpartum depression; Nexterone, a Captisol-enabled amiodarone; and Noxafil-IV, a Captisol-enabled posaconazole for intravenous administration. The company’s comprehensive product lineup further extends to the Aziyo portfolio, featuring pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune disorders; Vivitra for breast cancer; Bryxta and Zybev for a variety of indications; and Minnebro for managing hypertension. Beyond its own commercialized products, Ligand Pharmaceuticals collaborates with partners on numerous programs currently undergoing clinical development, targeting conditions such as cancer, seizure disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, muscle wasting, hepatic and renal diseases, and various other serious illnesses. The company also directly supplies Captisol materials, a proprietary technology frequently integrated into many of its drug formulations. Established in 1987, Ligand Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

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5980 Horton Street, Jupiter, CA, US, 94608

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated operates as a biopharmaceutical entity, primarily engaged in sourcing and advancing technologies to empower pharmaceutical companies globally in their efforts to discover and develop novel therapeutic solutions. Its diverse portfolio of commercialized products addresses a wide range of medical conditions. For hematologic malignancies, these include Kyprolis and Evomela, both targeting multiple myeloma, as well as Rylaze, a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma in both adult and pediatric patients. In the realm of infectious diseases, Ligand offers Veklury for moderate to severe COVID-19, Vaxneuvance for preventing invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae disease, and Pneumosil, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine designed to protect children from pneumonia. Bone health solutions comprise Teriparatide injection for osteoporosis and Duavee for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Other key offerings include Zulresso, a Captisol-enabled formulation of brexanolone for postpartum depression; Nexterone, a Captisol-enabled amiodarone; and Noxafil-IV, a Captisol-enabled posaconazole for intravenous administration. The company’s comprehensive product lineup further extends to the Aziyo portfolio, featuring pericardial repair and CanGaroo envelope extracellular matrix products; Exemptia for autoimmune disorders; Vivitra for breast cancer; Bryxta and Zybev for a variety of indications; and Minnebro for managing hypertension. Beyond its own commercialized products, Ligand Pharmaceuticals collaborates with partners on numerous programs currently undergoing clinical development, targeting conditions such as cancer, seizure disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, muscle wasting, hepatic and renal diseases, and various other serious illnesses. The company also directly supplies Captisol materials, a proprietary technology frequently integrated into many of its drug formulations. Established in 1987, Ligand Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

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Dcf Rating

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Return On Equity

100%

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40%

Debt To Equity

40%

Price To Earnings

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Price To Book

Income Statement

Dividend Stats Yield is calculated via trailing-12-month period

Ex-Dividend	Payment Date	Dividend	Yield	Dividend Frequency
2010-06-28		0.12	5.35 %	Special
2007-04-05	2007-04-19	2.50	20.63 %	Special

Recent News

Ligand Announces Closing of Convertible Senior Notes Offering

2026-06-25 16:01:00

Ligand Announces Pricing of Upsized $625 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Opportunistic capital raise with proceeds used to enhance financial flexibility A portion of the proceeds to be used to purchase call spreads and to fund concurrent share repurchase intended to offset potential dilution to Ligand's common stock upon conversion of the notes JUPITER, Fla., June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) (“Ligand”) announced today the pricing of $625.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.0% convertible senior notes due 2031 (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”).

2026-06-23 04:00:00

Ligand Announces Proposed Offering of $550 Million of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031

Opportunistic capital raise with proceeds used to enhance financial flexibility A portion of the proceeds to be used to purchase call spreads and to fund concurrent share repurchase intended to offset potential dilution to Ligand's common stock upon conversion of the notes JUPITER, Fla., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) (“Ligand”) announced today its intention to offer $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 (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.

2026-06-22 07:00:00

Ligand Announces 2026 Investor Day in New York City

JUPITER, Fla., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

2026-06-10 07:00:00

Ligand to Participate in June Investor Conferences

JUPITER, Fla., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: Stifel 2026 Boston Cross Sector 1x1 Conference.

2026-05-27 16:01:00

Ligand Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

First quarter performance driven by strong year-over-year royalty revenue growth of 56% Reaffirms Previously Raised 2026 Full-Year Financial Guidance Reflecting Anticipated Partial-Year Contribution from Pending XOMA Royalty Acquisition Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla.

2026-05-07 07:00:00

Orchestra BioMed Receives $15 Million Investment from Ligand Under Previously Announced Strategic Financing Agreement

NEW HOPE, Pa., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic partnerships with market-leading global medical device companies, today announced the receipt of a $15 million payment from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) pursuant to the previously disclosed Revenue Participation Right Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Royalty Purchase Agreement”). The payment completes a scheduled tranche under the agreement and reflects Ligand's continued strategic capital support of Orchestra BioMed's late-stage cardiovascular programs, AVIM Therapy and Virtue SAB, which are both being evaluated in ongoing randomized, controlled pivotal trials.

2026-05-06 08:01:00

Ligand to Participate in May Investor Conferences

JUPITER, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today announced that its senior management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences: H.C.

2026-05-05 16:01:00

XOMA Royalty Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of XOMA Royalty Corporation - XOMA

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of XOMA Royalty Corporation (NasdaqGM: XOMA) to Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NasdaqGM: LGND). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of XOMA will receive $39.00 in cash for each share of XOMA that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process.

2026-04-28 12:45:00

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of XOMA Royalty Corporation

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ: XOMA) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND). Stockholders will receive $39.00 and one contingent value right for each share of XOMA Royalty stock that they hold.

2026-04-27 15:06:00

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