Why is LEGN Down Today?

LEGN
$19.32
▼ -2.89% ($-0.56)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM ET (251 min ago)

About Legend Biotech Corporation American Depositary Shares

Legend Biotech Corp is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the discovery and development of novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications. The firm's product candidate, LCAR-B38M/JNJ-4528, is a chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, T cell therapy for the treatment of ...

Sector: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Market Cap: $6.03B
Forward P/E: 58.0
52-Week Range: $16.24 - $37.50
Employees: 2,800

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 83.2%
This stock is significantly underperforming its Pharmaceutical Preparations sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

Pharmaceutical Preparations sector: +80.4%

LEGN is outperforming its sector by -83.3%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

LEGN is significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
LEGN
This Stock
-2.89%
vs S&P 500: -3.07%
vs Nasdaq: -3.2%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, LEGN is expected to trade between:
$18.74 - $19.70

Key Level to Watch

$18.35 support
Watch for breakdown below $19.32

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 8:36 PM (251 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

LEGN has moved more than 3.0% down on 43 occasions in the past year.

60.5%
Continuation Rate
26/43 times continued down
+0.51%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (-3.8%) → Next day: +3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LEGN stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its Pharmaceutical Preparations sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is LEGN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, LEGN shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the LEGN stock price target?

LEGN is currently trading at $19.32. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $18.74 - $19.70. See long-term price prediction →

Will LEGN stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that LEGN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $18.35 (support).

Is LEGN stock oversold or overbought?

LEGN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 48.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for LEGN stock?

LEGN's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.74. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is LEGN outperforming or underperforming the market?

LEGN (-2.89%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for LEGN?

LEGN's MACD (-0.46) is currently above the signal line (-0.7), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 23.4) is moderate.

Is LEGN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, LEGN is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $19.02, 50-day SMA: $19.94.

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