Analyzing R&D Budgets: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated vs Galapagos NV

R&D Spending: Galapagos NV vs. Ligand Pharmaceuticals

__timestampGalapagos NVLigand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Wednesday, January 1, 201411111000012122000
Thursday, January 1, 201512971400013380000
Friday, January 1, 201613957400021221000
Sunday, January 1, 201721850200026887000
Monday, January 1, 201832287600027863000
Tuesday, January 1, 201942732000055908000
Wednesday, January 1, 202052366700059392000
Friday, January 1, 202149170700069012000
Saturday, January 1, 202251508300036082000
Sunday, January 1, 202324129400024537000
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A Decade of R&D: Ligand Pharmaceuticals vs. Galapagos NV

In the ever-evolving pharmaceutical industry, research and development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation. Over the past decade, Galapagos NV and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated have demonstrated contrasting strategies in their R&D investments. Galapagos NV, a Belgian biotech firm, has consistently outpaced Ligand in R&D spending, with an average annual budget nearly nine times larger. Notably, Galapagos NV's R&D expenses peaked in 2020, reaching over 500% of their 2014 levels, before a significant drop in 2023. Meanwhile, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, based in the U.S., showed a steady increase, peaking in 2021 with a 470% rise from 2014. This divergence highlights the varying approaches to innovation and growth within the sector. As the industry faces new challenges, these investment patterns may shape the future landscape of pharmaceutical breakthroughs.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025