If you'd invested in Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LGND): performance and returns
Looking for Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,809 | +181% |
| 3 years ago | $4,506 | +351% |
| 5 years ago | $4,851 | +385% |
| 10 years ago | $4,450 | +345% |
| since inception (1992) | $7,658 | +666% |
Return by year (Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +59% | $1,592 (+59%) |
| 2025 | +76% | $2,809 (+181%) |
| 2024 | +50% | $4,214 (+321%) |
| 2023 | +7% | $4,506 (+351%) |
| 2022 | -31% | $3,123 (+212%) |
| 2021 | +55% | $4,851 (+385%) |
| 2020 | -5% | $4,626 (+363%) |
| 2019 | -23% | $3,555 (+256%) |
| 2018 | -1% | $3,523 (+252%) |
| 2017 | +35% | $4,748 (+375%) |
| 2016 | -6% | $4,450 (+345%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LGND return?
$1,000 invested in Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $4,450 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LGND's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+76%). Worst year: 2022 (-31%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LGND since inception be worth?
Since 1992, $1,000 would have become $7,658 (+666%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s return on investment is about +16%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.