Ligand Pharma (LGND) Tops Q4 EPS by 43c, Offers Guidance

Ligand Pharma (NASDAQ: LGND) reported Q4 EPS of $1.80, $0.43 better than the analyst estimate of $1.37. Revenue for the quarter came in at $72.5 million versus the consensus estimate of $65.32 million.

GUIDANCE:

Ligand Pharma sees FY2022 revenue of $147-172 million, versus the consensus of $189 million.

• Ligand is providing 2022 revenue guidance for the combined business as well as some information about revenue that is estimated to be attributable to the OmniAb business anticipating the spin-off later this year. Ligand expects 2022 royalties of $55 million to $60 million, material sales of $40 million to $50 million, and contract revenue of $52 million to $62 million. These revenue components result in total revenue of $147 million to $172 million for the combined Ligand business. Ligand estimates two-thirds of the contract revenue guidance to be attributable to OmniAb and a couple million of the royalty revenue will be attributable to OmniAb. Following the completion of the separation process, Ligand will provide more detailed guidance on expenses and earnings.

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