Gilead Sciences (GILD.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Gilead Sciences (GILD.US) – stock price at 129.84 $, August 2026
Gilead Sciences stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Gilead Sciences Price Target 2026: Analysts See 21% Upside

The average price target for Gilead Sciences is $157.15. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 21,03% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Gilead Sciences overvalued or undervalued?

Gilead Sciences is currently undervalued with a gap of 21% relative to the price target.


The current price is $129.84, which places Gilead Sciences in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $141.44, and overvalued when the price exceeds $172.87.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Gilead Sciences, the fair value range lies between $141.44 and $172.87.


See the full price target analysis for Gilead Sciences →

Analyst Ratings for Gilead Sciences stock in 2026: Buy

30 analysts cover Gilead Sciences. The majority is positive, with 63.3% recommending Buy, while 36.7% recommend Hold. The average price target is $157.15, which gives an upside of 21% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.13/5)
Strong Buy
15 (50%)
Buy
4 (13.3%)
Hold
11 (36.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.13 out of 5 based on 30 analysts

About Gilead Sciences – Drug Manufacturers - General

Gilead Sciences er et biofarmaceutisk selskab, som udvikler og sælger medicin til områder med stort medicinsk behov. De tjener primært penge på behandlinger mod HIV/AIDS, leverlidelser og kræft. Gilead er især kendt for deres HIV-midler som Biktarvy og Descovy. De leverer også Veklury, som bruges mod COVID-19. Virksomheden driver forretning i både USA, Europa og internationalt. Deres sortiment omfatter også onkologiprodukter som Yescarta og Trodelvy. Derudover har Gilead Sciences en række samarbejdsaftaler, blandt andet med Arcus Bioscience, for at udvide deres forskning. De er en stor spiller på markedet, der konstant arbejder på nye lægemidler. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Gilead Sciences

$ 168B Market cap
$ 29,7B Revenue
Drug Manufacturers - General Industry
18.43 P/E
5.65 P/S
6.88 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
gilead.com Website
Sundhed Sector

What kind of stock is Gilead Sciences?

Dividend stock Growth stock Quality stock

Gilead Sciences is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 2.4%, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9).

Score Overview for Gilead Sciences

💰 Value Score 52/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 90/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 57/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 66/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Gilead Sciences that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 206% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Gilead Sciences trades at a P/E ratio of 18.4, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 15.2 (17% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 5.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 6.9. The PEG ratio is 2.14 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Gilead Sciences has a profit margin of 31.0% (excellent) and an operating margin of 39.3%. Return on equity (ROE) is 43.4% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 13.3%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 54.8% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.13 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 205.6% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.04%.

Gilead Sciences Dividend 2026: 2.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Gilead Sciences in 2026

Dividend yield
2.43%
Dividend per share
0.82 USD
Payout ratio
38.5%
Healthy
Dividend growth (6 years)
+150.8%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
2.30 USD

When does Gilead Sciences pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
June 15, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 29, 2026
Latest payment date
June 29, 2026

How much does Gilead Sciences pay in dividends?

Gilead Sciences pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.82 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.43%. Over the last 6 years, the annual dividend has grown by 150.8%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 38.5%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Gilead Sciences

We have registered dividend payments for Gilead Sciences since 2019-12-12. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 24 times, most recently on 2026-06-15. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-06-152026-06-290.82USDUnknown period
2026-03-132026-03-300.82USDUnknown period
2025-12-152025-12-300.79USDUnknown period
2025-03-142025-03-280.79USDUnknown period
2024-09-132024-09-270.77USDUnknown period
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2023-12-142023-12-280.75USDUnknown period
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2022-12-142022-12-290.73USDUnknown period
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2022-03-142022-03-300.73USDUnknown period
2021-12-142021-12-300.71USDUnknown period
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2021-03-122021-03-300.71USDUnknown period
2020-12-142020-12-300.68USDUnknown period
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2020-06-112020-06-290.68USDUnknown period
2020-03-122020-03-300.68USDUnknown period
2019-12-122019-12-300.63USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Gilead Sciences 2026: The Signal Is mixed

In 2026, insiders at Gilead Sciences have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 602,750 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include GILEAD SCIENCES, INC., O'Day Daniel Patrick, Mercier Johanna and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mixed.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mixed

There are both insider purchases and sales over the last 3 months, with no clear direction.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 14 sales. A net 1,719,402 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mixed

There are both insider purchases and sales, with no clear direction. This is normal for large companies, where management adjusts positions on an ongoing basis.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 602,750 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. bought 471,698 shares at 27 $ each on 2026-05-26. The stock has since risen 397.2%.

Latest sale: O'Day Daniel Patrick sold 6,700 shares at 131 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is buying: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC..

Who is selling: O'Day Daniel Patrick, Mercier Johanna, Dickinson Andrew D, Cain Wettan Keeley M, Berger Dietmar and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Gilead Sciences (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Gilead Sciences. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 O'Day Daniel Patrick Sell 6,700 131 879,978
2026-07-15 Mercier Johanna Sell 3,000 130 389,760
2026-07-15 Dickinson Andrew D Sell 3,000 130 389,790
2026-07-01 O'Day Daniel Patrick Sell 11,900 127 1,512,252
2026-06-15 Mercier Johanna Sell 1,480 125 185,592
2026-06-15 Dickinson Andrew D Sell 3,000 125 376,200
2026-06-10 O'Day Daniel Patrick Sell 8,779 121 1,066,473
2026-06-10 Mercier Johanna Sell 2,796 121 339,658
2026-06-10 Dickinson Andrew D Sell 2,796 121 339,658
2026-06-10 Cain Wettan Keeley M Sell 589 121 71,552

Who is buying and selling Gilead Sciences shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Gilead Sciences: GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.. In total, 12,499,997 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: O'Day Daniel Patrick, Mercier Johanna, Dickinson Andrew D, Cain Wettan Keeley M, Berger Dietmar and others. In total, 13,102,747 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Gilead Sciences Short Selling 2026: 2.0% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.0%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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2.0%

When Does Gilead Sciences Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Gilead Sciences is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Gilead Sciences 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Gilead Sciences (GILD.US) – RSI 51, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Gilead Sciences technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Gilead Sciences, Inc

Gilead Sciences, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $131.76 is 0.2% below the 20-day average ($131.98). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 1.7% above the 50-day average ($129.55). Long term, the stock is 0.8% above the 200-day average ($130.75), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (129.55) is below the 200-day average (130.75), which is a classic bearish signal for Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Is Gilead Sciences, Inc overbought or oversold?

Gilead Sciences, Inc has an RSI of 51.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Gilead Sciences, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.685), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.721) by 0.036, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.451), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.971) by 0.520, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Gilead Sciences, Inc

Gilead Sciences, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 27.2%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Gilead Sciences, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.685). Weekly bullish (0.451).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 51.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gilead Sciences stock in 2026

Should you buy Gilead Sciences stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Gilead Sciences is currently BUY. Gilead Sciences trades at $129.84 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.685 with falling momentum (signal: 0.721); RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $157.15 points to 21.0% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Gilead Sciences stock?
The average analyst price target for Gilead Sciences is $157.15. The current price is $129.84, which gives an upside of 21.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $141.44 and $172.87.
Is Gilead Sciences a dividend stock?
Yes, Gilead Sciences is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.43%. The latest dividend was $0.82 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 6/15/2026. The payout ratio is 38.5%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/29/2026.
When does Gilead Sciences pay a dividend in 2026?
Gilead Sciences pays its next dividend on 6/29/2026. The latest dividend was $0.82 per share with an ex-dividend date of 6/15/2026. The dividend yield is 2.43%. The payout ratio of 38.5% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Gilead Sciences stock?
Gilead Sciences is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 27.2%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Gilead Sciences overvalued?
No, Gilead Sciences is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (21.0% upside). Gilead Sciences has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 18.4 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 5.6, a P/B ratio of 6.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 21.0%.
Is Gilead Sciences overbought?
No, Gilead Sciences is not overbought. RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 51.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.6% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Gilead Sciences earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Gilead Sciences has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Gilead Sciences shorted?
Yes, Gilead Sciences is shorted with 2.0% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Gilead Sciences stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Gilead Sciences – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 14 sales. On a net basis, 1,719,402 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 602,750 $ sold. Active buyers include GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is Gilead Sciences a good stock?
Based on our total score, Gilead Sciences is rated as a good stock with a total score of 66 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 34% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 52/100, Quality: 90/100, Momentum: 57/100. In addition: analysts see 21.0% upside to the price target; a dividend of 2.43%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Gilead Sciences is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Gilead Sciences stock?
The outlook for Gilead Sciences based on current data: the average analyst price target is $157.15 (+21.0%); the P/E ratio is 18.4 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Gilead Sciences stock moving?
Gilead Sciences is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Gilead Sciences go?
The average analyst price target for Gilead Sciences is $157.15, which corresponds to a potential gain of 21.0% from the current price of $129.84. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Gilead Sciences fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Gilead Sciences. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Gilead Sciences do?
Gilead Sciences er et biofarmaceutisk selskab, som udvikler og sælger medicin til områder med stort medicinsk behov. De tjener primært penge på behandlinger mod HIV/AIDS, leverlidelser og kræft. Gilead er især kendt for deres HIV-midler som Biktarvy og Descovy. De leverer også... The company belongs to the Sundhed sector, more specifically the Drug Manufacturers - General industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Gilead Sciences as an investment.
Did Gilead Sciences raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Gilead Sciences. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Gilead Sciences making money or losing money?
Yes, Gilead Sciences is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 31.0% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 39.3%. At a P/E ratio of 18.4, you currently pay 18.4 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Gilead Sciences go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Gilead Sciences is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.13 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 206% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Gilead Sciences have a lot of debt?
Yes, Gilead Sciences has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 206%. For the sundhed sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.