GILD Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General
135.77
+2.04%
About the company
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. Further, it provides AmBisome, for the treatment of serious invasive fungal infections; and Veklury for the treatment of COVID-19. Additionally, the company engages in the development of various immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. The company has collaboration agreements with Shenzhen Pregene Biopharma Co., Ltd.; Abingworth; Arcus Biosciences, Inc.; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company; Japan Tobacco, Inc.; Everest Medicines; Merck & Co, Inc.; Tentarix Biotherapeutics Inc.; and Assembly Biosciences, Inc. It also has research collaboration, option, and license agreement with Merus N.V. for the discovery of novel dual tumor-associated antigens (TAA) targeting trispecific antibodies. The company has a collaboration with Terray Therapeutics, Inc. to discover and develop small molecule therapies; and LEO Pharma to develop, manufacture, and commercialize the small molecule oral STAT6 program. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
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Dividend deep dive
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), operating in the Drug Manufacturers - General industry within the Healthcare sector, currently offers a dividend yield of 2.43%. This yield is below its 5-year historical low of 2.8% and its 5-year average of 3.82%, indicating the stock is overvalued by yield theory. The company's dividend safety is rated as 'safe' overall.
Dividend history
Gilead Sciences has demonstrated a consistent track record of dividend increases, extending its streak to 10 consecutive years and earning it a 'Contender' status in the CCC list. Dividends are distributed quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Over the last three years, the dividend compounded at a rate of 2.67%, while the five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 3.04%. Annual dividends have grown from $1.72 in 2015 to $3.08 in 2024, with a projected $3.16 for 2025.
Dividend safety
The dividend appears well-covered, with a payout ratio of 44.63% based on earnings per share. The company's financial health is supported by a current ratio of 1.967 and a quick ratio of 1.536, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity.
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