Gilead Sciences (GILD) Stock Overview
A biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Gilead Sciences
11.9% overvalued intrinsic discount
Attractive medium-term compounder with catalyst-rich profile, but with short-term volatility tied to investment phase
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Published 19 May
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$143.72 |
| 52 Week High | US$157.29 |
| 52 Week Low | US$108.46 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.87% |
| 3 Month Change | 12.96% |
| 1 Year Change | 27.71% |
| 3 Year Change | 90.06% |
| 5 Year Change | 102.54% |
| Change since IPO | 22,611.33% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 28
GILD: Future Returns Will Depend On HIV Franchise And Oncology Execution
Analysts have nudged their price targets for Gilead Sciences lower by a few dollars, generally citing updated models that factor in company commentary on Q2 R&D, a softer outlook for HIV PrEP expansion, and ongoing competitive pressure in oncology and cell therapy, alongside mixed views on the long acting HIV pipeline. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gilead Sciences points to a more cautious tone around the stock, even as views remain mixed.Seeking Alpha • Jun 23
Gilead Sciences: The Market Is Underestimating Its Growth Runway
Summary Gilead Sciences offers a compelling long-term value opportunity after a significant pullback, with a "Buy" rating reaffirmed. GILD's core HIV franchise drives 72% of sales, with robust growth from Biktarvy and rapid adoption of Yeztugo, now expected to reach $1 billion in annual sales. Management raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 5.5% at midpoint, citing strong HIV performance and momentum in oncology with Trodelvy. GILD maintains a strong A- rated balance sheet, low leverage, and a well-covered 2.65% dividend, supporting future strategic flexibility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 12
GILD: Diversified Oncology And HIV Pipeline Will Support Future Earnings
Analyst price targets for Gilead Sciences have been refined to $180.00, with updated assumptions reflecting slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, a small reduction in the discount rate, and a marginally lower future P/E, as analysts balance enthusiasm for assets like Trodelvy, Yeztugo, lenacapavir, and the Tubulis platform against more cautious long term expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mix of enthusiasm and caution around Gilead, with bullish analysts highlighting specific growth drivers and valuation support while others keep a more measured stance on key oncology and I&I assets.
Narrative Update • May 28
GILD: HIV And Oncology Pipeline Expansion Will Drive Long Term Upside
Gilead Sciences' updated analyst price target edges up to $157.83 from $157.43, with analysts pointing to slightly higher modeled revenue growth, a modestly higher assumed future P/E of about 22.4x, and the growing contribution they see from assets like Trodelvy, Yeztugo and the Tubulis platform, even as views on long term oncology and I&I potential remain restrained. Analyst Commentary Analysts are split between those leaning into Gilead's newer growth drivers and those keeping a closer eye on execution risks and valuation.
New Narrative • May 19
Attractive medium-term compounder with catalyst-rich profile, but with short-term volatility tied to investment phase
Below is a professional investment memo (buy‑side style, in English) on Gilead Sciences (GILD) based primarily on the 2025 Impact Report (pipeline + strategy + data extraction) and complemented with verified investor website + latest news analysis. Investment Memo – Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) 1.Narrative Update • May 01
GILD: Future Returns Will Hinge On Executing Oncology And ADC Acquisitions
Analysts have raised the Gilead Sciences fair value estimate by about $2 to $128.42 per share, supported by refreshed models that reflect updated revenue growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions following a wave of higher Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Street research on Gilead has tilted constructive in recent weeks, with several firms lifting price targets and at least one new Buy rating added.Narrative Update • Apr 17
GILD: Oncology Deals And HIV Franchise Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have raised the price target for Gilead Sciences to $180, citing recent upward revisions across Wall Street that reflect updated views on revenue growth, profitability and oncology deal activity. The core fair value estimate in this framework also remains at $180.Narrative Update • Apr 03
GILD: HIV And PrEP Franchise Will Support Future Earnings And Margin Strength
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Gilead Sciences to $180 from $159, citing higher modeled revenue growth, a slightly lower discount rate, and support from a wave of recent price target raises and positive initiation commentary on the company’s positioning and operating margins. Analyst Commentary Street research around Gilead Sciences has been active, with several bullish analysts updating their views and price targets in recent weeks.Narrative Update • Mar 20
GILD: HIV Franchise And Oncology Expansion Will Shape Bullish Long Term Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Gilead Sciences has moved from $132.57 to $157.43, with analysts pointing to stronger modeled revenue growth, slightly higher long term profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by recent price target hikes and positive views on the company's positioning in large cap biotech. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gilead Sciences reflects a mix of optimism around growth drivers and caution around valuation and competitive risks.Narrative Update • Mar 05
GILD: Rich HIV Outlook Will Depend On Delivering High-Risk Oncology Acquisitions
Analysts have lifted their Gilead Sciences fair value estimate from $122.64 to $126.09 as they update models to reflect revised revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, following a wave of higher Street price targets in recent weeks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Gilead Sciences shows a mix of optimism and restraint.Narrative Update • Feb 19
GILD: Elevated Future Expectations Will Hinge On Execution In Oncology
Gilead Sciences' updated analyst price target has moved sharply higher to $122.64 from $91.83, as analysts broadly lift their targets into the $140 to $170 range, citing steadier HIV franchise expectations, contributions from recent launches, and adjusted assumptions for expenses and oncology assets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a clear tilt toward higher valuation frameworks for Gilead Sciences, with several firms taking their targets into a broad US$140 to US$170 range.Narrative Update • Feb 05
GILD: Extended HIV And PrEP Strength Will Support Steady Long-Term Earnings Power
Narrative Update: Gilead Sciences Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their price targets on Gilead Sciences by as much as US$20, pointing to updated HIV franchise expectations, revised oncology and PrEP assumptions, and refreshed valuation approaches, even as some models incorporate higher IPR&D expenses and adjusted sales forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Gilead centers on two big themes in the models: the durability of the HIV franchise and the ramp in newer areas like PrEP and oncology, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets and reaffirming positive ratings.Narrative Update • Jan 22
GILD: Extended HIV Franchise Strength Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Gilead Sciences up to $159 from $153, citing refreshed models that reflect updated HIV franchise expectations, oncology pipeline inputs, and evolving competitive readthroughs from peers in hepatitis and cell therapy. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Gilead Sciences has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts refining their models and resetting price targets while pointing to HIV, oncology, and select liver and autoimmune assets as the key drivers they are watching.Narrative Update • Jan 07
GILD: HIV PrEP Strength And Oncology Mixed Results Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Gilead Sciences higher, generally toward the US$140 to US$145 range. They cite expectations for stronger HIV PrEP contributions from Yeztugo, a healthier outlook for the broader HIV portfolio including Biktarvy, and ongoing support from oncology and newer launches such as Livdelzi.Narrative Update • Dec 20
GILD: Extended HIV Exclusivity Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Gilead Sciences to $153 from $140, citing extended Biktarvy exclusivity, a stronger long term HIV growth outlook supported by Yeztugo and PrEP, and increasing conviction in oncology and broader large cap biopharma innovation potential. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to highlight Gilead as a core large cap biopharma holding, pointing to a healthier long term growth profile in HIV and a strengthening contribution from oncology.Narrative Update • Dec 06
GILD: Extended HIV Franchise Will Offset Oncology And Policy Uncertainty Ahead
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Gilead Sciences slightly lower by about $0.20 to the low-$130s, reflecting modestly higher discount rates and more conservative HIV and oncology growth and margin assumptions, even as they highlight extended Biktarvy exclusivity, encouraging Yeztugo uptake, and anito cel driven oncology optionality as key long term value drivers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts largely frame the recent price target tweaks as fine tuning within an increasingly constructive long term view, pointing to extended HIV cash flows, a strengthening PrEP opportunity, and optionality in oncology despite early stage competitive readouts.Narrative Update • Nov 22
GILD: Extended Exclusivity And PrEP Opportunities Will Balance Ongoing Oncology And Policy Pressures
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Gilead Sciences to $130.83 per share from $129.51. They cite the extended exclusivity period for Biktarvy and improved growth prospects in the HIV market as key drivers for the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 08
GILD: HIV Business Strength And Patent Extension Will Balance Oncology Risks Ahead
Gilead Sciences' price target has been raised by analysts from $127 to $145. This reflects confidence in stable HIV business trends and improved execution, which offsets ongoing oncology and cell therapy challenges.Narrative Update • Oct 25
Patent Extension And Policy Decisions Will Drive Access To Advanced Therapies
Gilead Sciences' analyst price target has increased from $126 to $127 per share. Analysts point to continued strong uptake of the Yeztugo launch in HIV and the recent Biktarvy patent extension as supporting factors, despite some pipeline setbacks.Shareholder Returns
| GILD | US Biotechs | US Market | |
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| 7D | -4.8% | -5.2% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | 27.7% | 38.0% | 13.9% |
Return vs Industry: GILD underperformed the US Biotechs industry which returned 38% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GILD exceeded the US Market which returned 13.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GILD volatility | |
|---|---|
| GILD Average Weekly Movement | 4.1% |
| Biotechs Industry Average Movement | 9.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: GILD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: GILD's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1987 | 17,000 | Dan O'Day | www.gilead.com |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and commercializes medicines in the areas of unmet medical need in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides Biktarvy, Descovy, Genvoya, Odefsey, Sunlenca, Symtuza, and YeztugoFor the treatment of HIV-1 infection in patients. It also provides Epclusa, Livdelzi, and Vemlidy to treat chronic hepatitis C virus, primary biliary cholangitis, and chronic hepatitis B virus; Tecartus, a T-cell therapy for the treatment of adult patients; Trodelvy, an injection for intravenous use; and Yescarta, a suspension for intravenous infusion, is a CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of adult patients.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| GILD fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$178.21b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$3.24b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$30.46b |
5.9x
P/S Ratio-55.0x
P/E RatioIs GILD overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GILD income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$30.46b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.21b |
| Gross Profit | US$24.25b |
| Other Expenses | US$27.49b |
| Earnings | -US$3.24b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.61 |
| Gross Margin | 79.60% |
| Net Profit Margin | -10.64% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 223.5% |
How did GILD perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield-123%
Payout RatioDoes GILD pay a reliable dividends?
See GILD dividend history and benchmarks| Gilead Sciences dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Sep 15 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 29 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 1 day |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 15 days |
Does GILD pay a reliable dividends?
See GILD dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/14 04:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is covered by 63 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Toung | Argus Research Company |
| Brian Skorney | Baird |
| James Birchenough | Barclays |