Ligand Pharmaceuticals Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

60

LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals

Last Price:

104.94

Seasonality Move:

1.98%

Sell

50

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

117.23

Seasonality Move:

4.08%

Buy

60

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) is a Buy

Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Ligand Pharmaceuticals [LGND] share price is $105.01. The Score for LGND is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
LGND is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Sell

50

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $117.23. The Score for MRK is 50, which is 0% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

LGND Stock Price Chart

What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?

The Ligand Pharmaceuticals share price today is $105.01
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and LGND is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $117.23
The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

LGND Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.74	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	55.58	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-24402	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(102.37 - 105.49)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(81.28 - 103.6)	Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.06	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	50.54	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-3384645	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(114.89 - 117.85)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(117.03 - 130.31)	Sell

LGND Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	103.79	Buy
20-day SMA:	103.94	Buy
50-day SMA:	102.69	Buy
200-day SMA:	82.64	Buy
8-day EMA:	104.03	Buy
20-day EMA:	103.53	Buy
50-day EMA:	100.36	Buy
200-day EMA:	86.22	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	116.66	Buy
20-day SMA:	116.84	Buy
50-day SMA:	118.27	Sell
200-day SMA:	122.26	Sell
8-day EMA:	117.2	Buy
20-day EMA:	116.87	Buy
50-day EMA:	118.62	Sell
200-day EMA:	119.96	Sell

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & LGND Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.72 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.29 per share, an increase this year of $0.04 per share, and an increase next year of $0.86 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.68 per share, an increase this year of $6.78 per share, and an increase next year of $1.62 per share.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis

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Merck & Technical Analysis

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