Legend Biotech (LEGN) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $18.48, -6.67% vs the prior close of $19.80.
- Volume 2.96M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 6-K (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LEGN slides 6.7% to $18.48. Closed at $18.48, -6.67% vs the prior close of $19.80. Day range $18.40–$19.77, opened at $19.69.
LEGN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — LEGN slides 6.7% to $18.48
- Closed at $18.48, -6.67% vs the prior close of $19.80. Day range $18.40–$19.77, opened at $19.69.
- Volume was 2.96M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 2.18M.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.71) and -16.9% vs its 200-day average ($22.24).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 50.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — LEGN jumps 4.0% to $19.80, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $19.80, +3.99% vs the prior close of $19.04. Day range $18.85–$19.92, opened at $19.25.
- Volume was 1.57M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.19M.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($19.73) and -11.0% vs its 200-day average ($22.25).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 47.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
- SEC filings that day: 6-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — LEGN jumps 6.5% to $19.04
- Closed at $19.04, +6.49% vs the prior close of $17.88. Day range $17.75–$19.73, opened at $17.94.
- Volume was 3.53M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 2.17M.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($19.72) and -14.5% vs its 200-day average ($22.26).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 49.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LEGN rises 0.4% to $17.88
- Closed at $17.88, +0.45% vs the prior close of $17.80. Day range $17.56–$18.28, opened at $17.61.
- Volume was 2.46M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -9.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.72) and -19.7% vs its 200-day average ($22.28).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 52.3% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 6-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — LEGN slides 4.4% to $17.80, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $17.80, -4.40% vs the prior close of $18.62. Day range $17.69–$18.49, opened at $18.40.
- Volume was 2.63M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($19.74) and -20.2% vs its 200-day average ($22.31).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 52.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — LEGN dips 0.5% to $18.62
- Closed at $18.62, -0.48% vs the prior close of $18.71. Day range $18.55–$19.06, opened at $18.78.
- Volume was 1.39M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.19M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($19.75) and -16.6% vs its 200-day average ($22.33).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 50.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — LEGN dips 2.1% to $18.71
- Closed at $18.71, -2.14% vs the prior close of $19.12. Day range $18.09–$18.91, opened at $18.91.
- Volume was 2.15M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.20M.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.76) and -16.3% vs its 200-day average ($22.35).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 50.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LEGN rises 2.1% to $19.12
- Closed at $19.12, +2.14% vs the prior close of $18.72. Day range $18.58–$19.24, opened at $18.73.
- Volume was 1.57M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.25M.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.77) and -14.5% vs its 200-day average ($22.37).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 49.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LEGN ends flat (-0.3%) to $18.72
- Closed at $18.72, -0.29% vs the prior close of $18.77. Day range $18.55–$19.25, opened at $19.00.
- Volume was 1.35M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.43M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.76) and -16.3% vs its 200-day average ($22.38).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 50.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — LEGN rises 1.1% to $18.77
- Closed at $18.77, +1.10% vs the prior close of $18.57. Day range $17.92–$18.82, opened at $18.50.
- Volume was 1.76M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.43M.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($19.78) and -16.1% vs its 200-day average ($22.39).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 49.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LEGN slides 3.9% to $18.57
- Closed at $18.57, -3.88% vs the prior close of $19.32. Day range $18.52–$19.64, opened at $19.35.
- Volume was 2.53M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.39M.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($19.84) and -17.1% vs its 200-day average ($22.41).
- 52-week range $16.24–$37.50; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 50.5% below the 52-week high.
LEGN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LEGN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Oct 7, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Sanders Corazon (Corsee) D. sold 27,370 shares at $9.46 (≈$258.92K) on Sep 29, 2026; now holds 52,731
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 29, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 28, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Salovey Peter received an award of 28,330 shares on Sep 24, 2026; now holds 55,096
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 28, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Heyman Tomas J. received an award of 20,986 shares on Sep 24, 2026; now holds 53,720
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 28, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mao Li received an award of 20,986 shares on Sep 24, 2026; now holds 65,316
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 28, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Casey Patrick John received an award of 20,986 shares on Sep 24, 2026; now holds 69,590
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 24, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Things to know before you trade LEGN
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.73% (largest 6.7%).
- Liquidity: about 2.18M shares (≈$40.22M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $18.48 vs a range of $16.24–$37.50 (11% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 16 sales; latest: Carlos E Santos sold 5,430 shares on Sep 21, 2026.
- Latest filings: 6-K Oct 15, 2026; 6-K Oct 13, 2026; 6-K Sep 25, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Pharmaceutical Preparations.
LEGN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 19.69 | 19.77 | 18.40 | 18.48 | 2.96M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 19.25 | 19.92 | 18.85 | 19.80 | 1.57M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17.94 | 19.73 | 17.75 | 19.04 | 3.53M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17.61 | 18.28 | 17.56 | 17.88 | 2.46M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.40 | 18.49 | 17.69 | 17.80 | 2.63M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18.78 | 19.06 | 18.55 | 18.62 | 1.39M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.91 | 18.91 | 18.09 | 18.71 | 2.15M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.73 | 19.24 | 18.58 | 19.12 | 1.57M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 19.00 | 19.25 | 18.55 | 18.72 | 1.35M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 18.50 | 18.82 | 17.92 | 18.77 | 1.76M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 19.35 | 19.64 | 18.52 | 18.57 | 2.53M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 19.61 | 19.78 | 19.19 | 19.32 | 2.22M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 18.90 | 20.00 | 18.85 | 19.89 | 2.96M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 18.50 | 19.26 | 18.46 | 18.82 | 1.97M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 18.80 | 18.89 | 18.40 | 18.62 | 1.71M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 19.49 | 19.69 | 18.85 | 19.11 | 1.43M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 18.30 | 19.12 | 18.15 | 19.06 | 1.78M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 18.62 | 19.08 | 18.27 | 18.45 | 2.41M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 18.85 | 18.86 | 18.41 | 18.64 | 2.31M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 17.95 | 18.65 | 17.81 | 18.53 | 2.83M |
About Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech (LEGN) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Pharmaceutical Preparations”. Its business address is in SOMERSET, NJ. State of incorporation: Cayman Islands. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1801198.
LEGN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick John Casey | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Tomas J. Heyman | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Ying Huang | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Darren Xiaohui Ji | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Gareth Kung | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Li Mao | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Robin Meng | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Peter Salovey | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Corazon (Corsee) D. Sanders | Director | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Ye Wang | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Fangliang Zhang | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bash | Interim CEO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Ying Huang | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Carlos E Santos | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Ingrid Zhang | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 16, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Carlos E Santos | Sale | 5,430 | $9.14 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Carlos E Santos | Sale | 5,430 | $9.14 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Carlos E Santos | Sale | 5,430 | $9.14 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Carlos E Santos | Sale | 5,430 | $9.14 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Patrick John Casey | Sale | 6,000 | $14.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Patrick John Casey | Sale | 6,000 | $14.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Patrick John Casey | Sale | 6,000 | $14.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Patrick John Casey | Sale | 6,000 | $14.80 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 5,566 | $14.78 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 5,566 | $14.78 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 5,566 | $14.78 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 5,566 | $14.78 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 9,936 | $8.77 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 9,936 | $8.77 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Ying Huang | Sale | 9,936 | $8.77 |
LEGN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F). | ||||
Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.
LEGN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings. | ||
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