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Ligand Pharma (LGDN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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LGDN Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
8Ratings
Strong Buy
8 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 8 analysts giving stock ratings to
Ligand
Pharma
in the past 3 months
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LGDN Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

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Based on 8 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ligand Pharma in the last 3 months. The average price target is CHF298.96 with a high forecast of CHF334.53 and a low forecast of CHF268.61. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price TargetCHF334.53Average Price TargetCHF298.96Lowest Price TargetCHF268.61
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Jason Zemansky
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF319.7→CHF334.53
Buy
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Reiterated
10/19/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Receives a Buy from Bank of America Securities
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Glen Santangelo
Barclays
Barclays
CHF284.27
Buy
―
Initiated
09/25/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Ligand Pharma (NASDAQ: LGND), Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) and Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH)
H.C. Wainwright Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Joseph Pantginis
H.C. Wainwright
H.C. Wainwright
CHF294.98
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Wainwright sees upside in Ligand after new CAR-T investment in AvenCell Wainwright sees upside in Ligand after new CAR-T investment in AvenCell
Craig-Hallum Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Matt Hewitt
Craig-Hallum
Craig-Hallum
―
Buy
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Assigned
09/24/26
Analysts' Top Healthcare Picks: Ligand Pharma (LGND), Mediwound (MDWD)
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Yigal Nochomovitz
Citi
Citi
CHF321.35→CHF327.11
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/23/26
Ligand price target raised to $397 from $390 at CitiLigand price target raised to $397 from $390 at Citi
Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Annabel Samimy
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/22/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), Ligand Pharma (NASDAQ: LGND) and Compass Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CMPX)
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Douglas Miehm
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF284.27
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/09/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Leland Gershell
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF268.61
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/07/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Gets a Buy from Oppenheimer
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Robert Wasserman
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
CHF226.59→CHF276.03
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/16/26
Ligand price target raised to $335 from $275 at BenchmarkLigand price target raised to $335 from $275 at Benchmark
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Upside/ Downside
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Any
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Analyst Profile
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Article
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Jason Zemansky
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF319.7→CHF334.53
Buy
―
Reiterated
10/19/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Receives a Buy from Bank of America Securities
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Glen Santangelo
Barclays
Barclays
CHF284.27
Buy
―
Initiated
09/25/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Ligand Pharma (NASDAQ: LGND), Natera (NASDAQ: NTRA) and Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH)
H.C. Wainwright Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Joseph Pantginis
H.C. Wainwright
H.C. Wainwright
CHF294.98
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/24/26
Wainwright sees upside in Ligand after new CAR-T investment in AvenCell Wainwright sees upside in Ligand after new CAR-T investment in AvenCell
Craig-Hallum Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Matt Hewitt
Craig-Hallum
Craig-Hallum
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Buy
―
Assigned
09/24/26
Analysts' Top Healthcare Picks: Ligand Pharma (LGND), Mediwound (MDWD)
Citi Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Yigal Nochomovitz
Citi
Citi
CHF321.35→CHF327.11
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/23/26
Ligand price target raised to $397 from $390 at CitiLigand price target raised to $397 from $390 at Citi
Stifel Nicolaus Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Annabel Samimy
Stifel Nicolaus
Stifel Nicolaus
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
09/22/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), Ligand Pharma (NASDAQ: LGND) and Compass Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CMPX)
RBC Capital Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Douglas Miehm
RBC Capital
RBC Capital
CHF284.27
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/09/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Gets a Buy from RBC Capital
Oppenheimer Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Leland Gershell
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
CHF268.61
Buy
―
Reiterated
08/07/26
Ligand Pharma (LGND) Gets a Buy from Oppenheimer
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on CH:LGDN
Robert Wasserman
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
CHF226.59→CHF276.03
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/16/26
Ligand price target raised to $335 from $275 at BenchmarkLigand price target raised to $335 from $275 at Benchmark
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Best Analysts Covering Ligand Pharma

3 Months
Joseph PantginisH.C. Wainwright
Success Rate
8/10 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+16.72%
Copying Joseph Pantginis's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +16.72% per trade.
1 Year
Joseph PantginisH.C. Wainwright
Success Rate
10/10 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+50.59%
Copying Joseph Pantginis's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +50.59% per trade.
2 Years
Joseph PantginisH.C. Wainwright
Success Rate
10/10 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+66.40%
Copying Joseph Pantginis's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +66.40% per trade.
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LGDN Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Sep 26
Oct 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
19
16
20
24
17
Hold
0
0
0
0
0
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
19
16
20
24
17
In the current month, LGDN has received 17 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. LGDN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 298.96.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

LGDN Financial Forecast

LGDN Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for LGDN is CHF1.92 with a range of CHF1.59 to CHF2.05. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.96. LGDN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LGDN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for LGDN is CHF1.92 with a range of CHF1.59 to CHF2.05. The previous quarter’s EPS was CHF1.96. LGDN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 57.80% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LGDN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

LGDN Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for LGDN is CHF63.53M with a range of CHF54.01M to CHF72.31M. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF52.55M. LGDN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LGDN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for LGDN is CHF63.53M with a range of CHF54.01M to CHF72.31M. The previous quarter’s sales results were CHF52.55M. LGDN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.04% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year LGDN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

LGDN Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:LGDN’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Ligand Pharma’s 12-month average price target is 298.96.
    What is CH:LGDN’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:LGDN, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Ligand Pharma a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Ligand Pharma has a consensus rating of Strong Buy, which is based on 8 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Ligand Pharma’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Ligand Pharma is 298.96. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is CHF334.53 ,and the lowest forecast is CHF268.61. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Ligand Pharma?
            Ligand Pharma’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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