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Ligand Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Raises Guidance
Second quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 57% 2025 full year revenue guidance increased to $200 million - $225 million
About this update from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
[{"type":"text","content":"Second quarter performance driven by strong portfolio royalty revenue growth of 57% 2025 full year revenue guidance increased to $200 million - $225 million (previously $180 million - $200 million) and adjusted earnings per diluted share1 increased to $6.70 - $7.00 (previously $6.00 - $6.25) Conference call begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: LGND) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, and provided an operating forecast and business update. Ligand management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and answer questions. “We are pleased to announce an increase to our 2025 guidance reflecting the continued strength and growth of our commercial-stage royalty portfolio.” said Todd Davis, CEO of Ligand. “This quarter there were several key milestones across our portfolio including the commercial launch of Zelsuvmi by our partner Pelthos and Merck's recently announced acquisition of our partner, Verona, which is expected to further accelerate the launch trajectory of Ohtuvayre in COPD and its clinical development in other indications. These achievements reflect the significant value of our partnerships and our comprehensive asset selection process, which continue to validate our robust and differentiated royalty aggregation model.” Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Total revenues and other income for the second quarter of 2025 were $47.6 million, compared with $41.5 million for the same period in 2024, with the 15% increase primarily attributable to an increase in royalty revenue. Royalties for the second quarter of 2025 were $36.4 million, compared with $23.2 million for the same period in 2024, with the 57% increase primarily attributable to royalties earned on Recordati’s Qarziba, and Travere Therapeutics’ Filspari. Captisol® sales were $8.3 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $7.5 million for the same period in 2024, with the change due to the timing of customer orders. Contract revenue and other income was $2.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $10.9 million for the same period in 2024, with the difference due to the timing of partner milestone events. Cost of Captisol was $2.9 million and amorti...