Don't Overlook These Top Medical Stocks as Q1 Earnings Approach [Yahoo! Finance]
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)
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points out, had it not been for the substantial earnings contribution of the Mag 7, Q1 earnings growth for the rest of the S&P 500 index would be in negative territory. That said, several top-rated Zacks Medical sector stocks are standing out ahead of their Q1 reports on Tuesday, May 7. With now looking like an ideal to invest in their growth, here are three of these top healthcare companies to consider as earnings approach. Ligand Pharmaceuticals LGND Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) Focused on the development and licensing of biopharmaceutical assets, Ligand Pharmaceuticals has been able to enter several licensing deals and generate royalties through its Captisol formulation technology which improves the safety and overall use of drugs including their solubility, bioavailability, smell, and taste. Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Q1 earnings are expected at $1.13 a share following a very tough-to-compete against prior year quarter that saw EPS at $2.28. Still, annual earnings are project
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- 5/7/24 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 5/17/24 - Form 4
- 5/17/24 - Form 4
- 5/17/24 - Form 144
- LGND's page on the SEC website