LGND Stock Analysis Today

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · trends, key levels, insider activity and news

$316.83+$2.67 (+0.85%)close Nov 11, 2026

Is LGND bullish or bearish today?

Daily trend: Uptrend (confirmed) — turns down below $250.37

SEPT signal: Institutional Drive · Bullish

Research grade: B+ · fair value $215.65 (+12.7%)

LGND trend by timeframe

DailyUptrend (confirmed)
4 hourBullish
1 hourLeaning Bearish
15 minBearish
5 minConsolidating

Trends are calculated from price structure and update during market hours.

LGND support and resistance levels

Resistance (above)

$317.644 touches

Support (below)

$302.376 touches

$281.7410 touches

$250.378 touches

Upside zones: $325.52 / $327.78 / $330.04

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Insider and institutional activity

Insiders

Sell

30-day buys / sells

0 / 44

30-day net

-$2.3M

Hedge fund holders

337

Latest LGND news and filings

  • SEC FilingSEC
    Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

    Form 4 reports shares bought or sold by company insiders such as officers, directors or large holders.

  • AnalystBenzinga

    Citigroup keeps Buy rating on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, lifts target to $402

    Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and raised its price target to $402. The change reflects the analyst's updated view on the stock.

  • NewsFiscal.ai

    Ligand Pharmaceuticals Insider Sells Company Stock

    An executive at Ligand Pharmaceuticals sold shares of the company's stock. The filing discloses the transaction but provides no stated reason for the sale.

  • DealFiscal.ai

    Ligand Pharmaceuticals takes part in Pelthos Therapeutics PIPE financing

    Ligand Pharmaceuticals is participating in a PIPE financing for Pelthos Therapeutics. A PIPE is a private placement of shares to selected investors.

  • AnalystBenzinga

    RBC Capital keeps Outperform on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, lifts target to $357

    RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and raised its price target to $357. The update reflects the analyst's revised expectations for the company.

  • AnalystFiscal.ai

    RBC Lifts Its Ligand Pharmaceuticals Target to $357 From $345

    RBC now sees Ligand Pharmaceuticals worth $357 per share, up from $345. The firm revised its valuation for the drug developer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why did LGND stock move on Oct 29, 2026?

Oct 29, 2026: Ligand Pharmaceuticals reported third-quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings of $2.67 per share beating the $2.38 consensus and revenue of $78.700 million topping the $77.232 million projection. The company also raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $9.50-$9.75 from $9.00-$9.50, though it cut its sales forecast to $225 million-$250 million from $270 million-$310 million.

Is LGND bullish or bearish today?

LGND daily trend: Uptrend (confirmed) — turns down below $250.37. SEPT signal: Institutional Drive (Bullish). Updated Nov 12, 2026.

What is LGND's trend on each timeframe?

Daily: Uptrend (confirmed); 4 hour: Bullish; 1 hour: Leaning Bearish; 15 min: Bearish; 5 min: Consolidating.

What are LGND support and resistance levels?

Support: $302.37, $281.74, $250.37. Resistance: $317.64. Last price $316.83.

Are insiders buying or selling LGND?

Insider signal: Sell. Last 30 days: 0 buys, 44 sells, net -$2.3M. 337 hedge funds hold LGND.

What is the latest news on LGND?

Nov 6, 2026: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc filed an insider trading report (Form 4) · Nov 5, 2026: Citigroup keeps Buy rating on Ligand Pharmaceuticals, lifts target to $402 · Nov 4, 2026: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Insider Sells Company Stock