Portfolio Design Labs LLC Takes $1.29 Million Position in Gilead Sciences, Inc. $GILD

Portfolio Design Labs LLC acquired a new position in Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 10,178 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,286,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Hara Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Gilead Sciences in the second quarter valued at $371,000. SGL Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Gilead Sciences during the 2nd quarter valued at about $364,000. Advisors Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Gilead Sciences in the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,005,000. MJP Associates Inc. ADV acquired a new position in shares of Gilead Sciences in the 2nd quarter valued at about $371,000. Finally, PCM Encore LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Gilead Sciences in the second quarter worth about $935,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.67% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their target price on Gilead Sciences from $170.00 to $167.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Maxim Group raised Gilead Sciences from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $165.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Daiwa Securities Group lowered their price objective on Gilead Sciences from $161.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on shares of Gilead Sciences in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Gilead Sciences from $120.00 to $123.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Twenty-four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $158.04.

Gilead Sciences Stock Down 2.8%

GILD opened at $143.44 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $177.86 billion, a PE ratio of -53.72 and a beta of 0.32. Gilead Sciences, Inc. has a twelve month low of $108.46 and a twelve month high of $157.29. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $131.56 and a 200 day moving average price of $136.52. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03.

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($6.75) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($7.25) by $0.50. Gilead Sciences had a negative return on equity of 2.11% and a negative net margin of 10.64%.The company had revenue of $7.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.40 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.01 EPS. Gilead Sciences’s quarterly revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Gilead Sciences, Inc. will post -0.51 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Gilead Sciences Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.82 per share. This represents a $3.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. Gilead Sciences’s payout ratio is presently -122.85%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Gilead Sciences news, insider Johanna Mercier sold 28,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $137.64, for a total value of $3,853,920.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 118,234 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,273,727.76. This trade represents a 19.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Andrew D. Dickinson sold 3,000 shares of Gilead Sciences stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.36, for a total transaction of $415,080.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 165,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,918,780.56. This trade represents a 1.78% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 82,000 shares of company stock worth $10,837,860. 0.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Gilead Sciences

Here are the key news stories impacting Gilead Sciences this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gilead’s collaboration with Nucleai highlights a potential strategic shift toward data-driven oncology. Nucleai’s spatial-biology and artificial-intelligence capabilities could help Gilead identify biomarkers, improve patient selection and support its cancer-drug pipeline, although the financial impact remains uncertain. Does Gilead Pairing With Nucleai Reveal a Deeper Shift in Its Oncology Strategy?
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital reaffirmed its Buy rating, reinforcing the view that Gilead’s HIV franchise, oncology investments and pipeline can support further gains. BMO Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating on Gilead Sciences
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast from a loss of $1.05 to a loss of $0.65 and increased its FY2027 estimate from $9.11 to $9.30. Several quarterly estimates for late 2026 and 2027 were also raised, suggesting improving expectations for future profitability.
• Neutral Sentiment: The recent rally extended to seven consecutive sessions, indicating strong momentum, but the subsequent consolidation may reflect profit-taking as the stock trades near its 52-week high. Gilead Rises for the Seventh Straight Session
• Neutral Sentiment: Gilead declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82, equivalent to $3.28 annually and a yield of roughly 2.3%. The payout supports income-oriented investors, though the reported negative payout ratio reflects currently distorted earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered its FY2028 EPS forecast from $10.00 to $9.58 and cut estimates for Q1 and Q2 2028. Although several nearer-term estimates increased, the mixed revisions signal uncertainty around the longer-term earnings trajectory.
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Andrew Dickinson sold 3,000 shares for approximately $415,000. The transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and left him with substantial holdings, making it a limited bearish signal, but insider selling can weigh modestly on sentiment. Gilead Sciences CFO Sells 3,000 Shares

Gilead Sciences Company Profile

Gilead Sciences, Inc, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Foster City, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines in areas of high unmet medical need. The company initially built its reputation in antiviral therapies and has since expanded into oncology, cell therapy and inflammatory diseases. Gilead operates a global research and commercial organization, conducting clinical development and selling medicines in markets around the world.

Gilead’s product portfolio is anchored by antiviral therapies for HIV and viral hepatitis.