Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LGND) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for LGND — the calendar windows where Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
LGND seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, LGND's strongest seasonal window has been Jun 12 – Jul 12: it ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +8.63% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, LGND has historically declined between Jul 26 – Aug 5, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -4.82%).
In total, our analysis finds 784 recurring seasonal windows for Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. — 507 bullish and 277 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Sep 12 – Oct 2, opens in 47 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
LGND's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 6d ago | Jun 21 – Jul 21 | 30d | +9.25% | 80% | +11.13% |
| Completedended 7d ago | Jun 20 – Jul 20 | 30d | +10.05% | 80% | +6.95% |
| Upcomingin 47d | Sep 12 – Oct 2 | 20d | -2.21% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 53d | Sep 18 – Sep 28 | 10d | -2.02% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 81d | Oct 16 – Nov 15 | 30d | +5.82% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 85d | Oct 20 – Nov 9 | 20d | +7.31% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 86d | Oct 21 – Nov 10 | 20d | +10.55% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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LGND seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy LGND stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, LGND's strongest seasonal window starts in June: Jun 12 to Jul 12, which ended higher in 9 of 10 years (90% win rate) with an average return of +8.63%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is LGND's strongest seasonal pattern?
LGND's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Jun 12 – Jul 12 window (30-day hold): up in 9 of the last 10 years with an average move of +8.63%.
When has LGND historically performed worst?
LGND's weakest recurring window has been Jul 26 to Aug 5, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -4.82%.
How reliable are LGND's seasonal patterns?
Each LGND pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. LGND currently shows 784 recurring windows (507 bullish, 277 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is LGND stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where LGND has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.