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Analysts’ Top Healthcare Picks: Ligand Pharma (LGND), MiMedx Group (MDXG)

Tipranks - Wed Dec 17, 2025

There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Ligand Pharma (LGNDResearch Report), MiMedx Group (MDXGResearch Report) and Novan (NOVNResearch Report) with bullish sentiments.

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Ligand Pharma (LGND)

Craig-Hallum analyst Matt Hewitt maintained a Buy rating on Ligand Pharma today. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $191.45.

According to TipRanks.com, Hewitt is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 0.9% and a 43.9% success rate. Hewitt covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Clover Health Investments, and Dyadic International. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Ligand Pharma is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $243.50, a 26.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on December 9, Citi also initiated coverage with a Buy rating on the stock with a $270.00 price target.

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MiMedx Group (MDXG)

Craig-Hallum analyst Chase Knickerbocker maintained a Buy rating on MiMedx Group today. The company’s shares closed last Tuesday at $7.08.

According to TipRanks.com, Knickerbocker is a top 100 analyst with an average return of 36.3% and a 63.5% success rate. Knickerbocker covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Avadel Pharmaceuticals, and Xtant Medical Holdings. ;'>

MiMedx Group has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $12.00, which is a 68.5% upside from current levels. In a report issued on December 7, TR | OpenAI – 4o also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $7.50 price target.

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