LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:LGND • US53220K5048
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LGND Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall LGND gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, LGND is showing a nice and steady performance.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that LGND is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92% of all stocks. On top of that, LGND also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- LGND is part of the Pharmaceuticals industry. There are 191 other stocks in this industry. LGND outperforms 81% of them.
- LGND is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
- LGND is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
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LGND Setup Rating and Analysis
Although LGND has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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LGND Support and Resistance Analysis
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When analyzing the support we can see 6 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 202.56 to 209.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @198.10 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @188.81 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 184.49 to 184.87. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @177.73 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @123.81 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 231.77 to 232.35. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
LGND Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for LGND is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for LGND is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.45 | POSITIVE | LGND has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.45% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LGND is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LGND is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LGND is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 67.32 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for LGND is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 2.89 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests LGND has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 84.75 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests LGND may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.1 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for LGND suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.72 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for LGND suggests a weak or negative trend. |
LGND Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
LGND Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NASDAQ:LGND (4/21/2026, 3:33:36 PM)
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LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS / LGND TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to LGND.
What is the trend direction for LGND stock?
The current trend direction for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS?
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) has an RSI value of 67.3227. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for LGND stock?
The MACD indicator for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) has a value of 2.89209, indicating a bullish trend.
Can you provide the short term momentum for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS?
The short term momentum for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) is positive.