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Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Vs. Ligand Pharmaceuticals Industry Stock Comparison
Buy
60
AMPH
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
41.63
Seasonality Move:
14.6%
Sell
30
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Last Price:
70.00
Seasonality Move:
6.25%
Buy
60
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH)
is a Buy
Is Amphastar Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Amphastar Pharmaceuticals [AMPH] share price is $42.02. The Score for AMPH is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
- AMPH is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
- This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.
Sell
30
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND)
is a Sell
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals a Buy, Sell or Hold?
- The current Ligand Pharmaceuticals [LGND] share price is $70.46. The Score for LGND is 30, which is 40% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
- LGND is currently trading in the 20-30% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
- This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.
AMPH Stock Price Chart
What is Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?
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The Amphastar Pharmaceuticals share price today is $42.02
The current trend is relatively stagnant and AMPH is experiencing slight buying pressure.
LGND Stock Price Chart
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals's stock price today?
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The Ligand Pharmaceuticals share price today is $70.46
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and LGND is experiencing slight selling pressure.
AMPH Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -0.94 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 50.26 | Buy |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | 150845 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (39.97 - 42.69) | Buy |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (43.39 - 58.19) | Sell |
LGND Technical Analysis
| Chart Indicators | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| MACD (12, 26): | -1.26 | Sell |
| Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): | 39.71 | Sell |
| Chaikin Money Flow: | -56742 | - |
| Bollinger Bands | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger Bands (25): | (70.23 - 79.31) | Sell |
| Bollinger Bands (100): | (68.3 - 77.6) | Sell |
AMPH Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 40.59 | Buy |
| 20-day SMA: | 40.78 | Buy |
| 50-day SMA: | 44.49 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 51.53 | Sell |
| 8-day EMA: | 40.98 | Buy |
| 20-day EMA: | 41.35 | Buy |
| 50-day EMA: | 44.32 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 48.17 | Sell |
LGND Moving Averages
| Moving Averages | Level | Buy or Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 8-day SMA: | 70.74 | Sell |
| 20-day SMA: | 75.68 | Sell |
| 50-day SMA: | 74.7 | Sell |
| 200-day SMA: | 66.95 | Buy |
| 8-day EMA: | 71.74 | Sell |
| 20-day EMA: | 73.68 | Sell |
| 50-day EMA: | 73.9 | Sell |
| 200-day EMA: | 70.85 | Sell |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & AMPH Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.34 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase this year of $0.30 per share, and an increase next year of $0.55 per share.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings Growth & LGND Earnings Dates
- Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.59 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.04 per share, a decrease this year of $0.91 per share, and an increase next year of $1.16 per share.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis
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