Operational Costs Compared: SG&A Analysis of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Biotech Giants: SG&A Expense Trends from 2014 to 2023

__timestampAxsome Therapeutics, Inc.Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Wednesday, January 1, 2014139283022570000
Thursday, January 1, 2015241928924378000
Friday, January 1, 2016634364826621000
Sunday, January 1, 2017720669128653000
Monday, January 1, 2018935152237734000
Tuesday, January 1, 20191359803041884000
Wednesday, January 1, 20202889674964435000
Friday, January 1, 20216664620557483000
Saturday, January 1, 202215925366170062000
Sunday, January 1, 202332312300052790000
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A Tale of Two Biotechs: SG&A Expenses Over Time

In the competitive world of biotechnology, operational efficiency is key. This analysis compares the Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. and Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated from 2014 to 2023. Over this period, Axsome's SG&A expenses skyrocketed by over 23,000%, reflecting its aggressive growth strategy. In contrast, Ligand's expenses grew by a more modest 134%, indicating a steadier approach.

Key Insights

  • Axsome's Surge: Starting at just over $1.4 million in 2014, Axsome's SG&A expenses reached a peak of $323 million in 2023, highlighting its rapid expansion and investment in operational capabilities.
  • Ligand's Stability: Ligand maintained a more consistent trajectory, with expenses peaking at $70 million in 2022, before slightly decreasing in 2023.

This comparison underscores the diverse strategies within the biotech sector, where companies balance growth with operational costs.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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Date published
17 Jan 2025