Comparing Innovation Spending: Veracyte, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Biotech R&D: Veracyte Surpasses Ligand in 2023

__timestampLigand Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedVeracyte, Inc.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014121220009804000
Thursday, January 1, 20151338000012796000
Friday, January 1, 20162122100015324000
Sunday, January 1, 20172688700013881000
Monday, January 1, 20182786300014820000
Tuesday, January 1, 20195590800014851000
Wednesday, January 1, 20205939200017204000
Friday, January 1, 20216901200029843000
Saturday, January 1, 20223608200040603000
Sunday, January 1, 20232453700057305000
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Innovation Spending: A Tale of Two Biotechs

In the dynamic world of biotechnology, research and development (R&D) spending is a critical indicator of a company's commitment to innovation. Over the past decade, Veracyte, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated have demonstrated contrasting trajectories in their R&D investments.

From 2014 to 2023, Ligand Pharmaceuticals saw a significant increase in R&D expenses, peaking in 2021 with a 470% rise from their 2014 levels. However, their spending saw a decline in 2023, dropping by 65% from the previous year. In contrast, Veracyte, Inc. has shown a steady upward trend, culminating in a 484% increase in 2023 compared to 2014. This shift highlights Veracyte's growing focus on innovation, surpassing Ligand's R&D spending in recent years.

These trends underscore the evolving strategies of these companies in the competitive biotech landscape, where innovation is key to staying ahead.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025