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LGNDLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$196.08
Financials
NEUTRAL
Investment Thesis
LGND is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 85/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.
Mixed signals = No edge currently
Key Takeaways
- Earnings moderate
- RS 85 (Top 15%)
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Accelerating
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$196.08
→
50 DMA
$197.05
✓→
100 DMA
$185.99
✓→
150 DMA
$167.76
✓→
200 DMA
$152.07
Alignment Score: 3/4
Why Not BUY Yet?
EPS Growth
16%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-5.8% below entry ($208.22)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on LGND, we need:
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 16%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -5.8% below entry ($208.22))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $208.22(currently -5.8% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
85/99
Top 15% ✓
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
51
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
330K
+48% vs avg
From Entry
-5.8%
$208.22
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+16%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+123%
Accelerating
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
-1%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
33/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
StrugglingBreakout Date2025-11-0671 days ago
Entry Was$208.22Breakout price
Loss Since-6%From entry
Wait For$208.22Reclaim entry or new base
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for potential
IF: EPS growth accelerates next quarter
THEN: Check for developing setup
IF: VCP pattern begins forming
THEN: Add to watchlist if RS also improving
IF: Price breaks below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 20 DMA$196.46+0.2%
- 50 DMA$197.05+0.5%
- 52W High$212.49+8.4%
Current$196.08
Support
- 200 DMA$152.07-22.4%
- 52W Low$93.58-52.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LGND stock a buy now?
LGND is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 85/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.
What is the buy point for LGND?
LGND broke out at $208.22 2 month(s) ago but is now -6% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.
What is LGND's RS Rating?
LGND has an RS Rating of 85/99, meaning it's in the Top 15% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.