GILD Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield
GILD has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 3.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Biotechnology
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
430,947 M | 3.06% | 7.10% |
| NOVO-B CO Novo Nordisk |
209,989 M | 4.57% | 4.04% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
219,024 M | 2.96% | 5.03% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
163,589 M | 2.56% | 5.45% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
248,873 M | 1.71% | 3.31% |
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
44,171 M | 1.93% | 2.69% |
| PHM MC Pharma Mar S.A. |
1,569 M | 1.23% | 1.52% |
| BIOA-B ST BioArctic (publ) |
2,940 M | 0.59% | 1.45% |
| ALK-B CO ALK-Abelló |
7,694 M | 0.75% | 1.09% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
79,493 M | 0.54% | 0.60% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO-B CO Novo Nordisk |
209,989 M | 26.23% | 100.0% |
| HLN NYSE Haleon |
44,171 M | 21.48% | 100.0% |
| PHM MC Pharma Mar S.A. |
1,569 M | 18.62% | 99.0% |
| AMGN NASDAQ Amgen |
219,024 M | 7.02% | 100.0% |
| ABBV NYSE AbbVie |
430,947 M | 5.25% | 100.0% |
| GILD NASDAQ Gilead Sciences |
163,589 M | 2.74% | 100.0% |
| REGN NASDAQ Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
79,493 M | 6.24% | 100.0% |
| AZN ST AstraZeneca |
248,873 M | 1.57% | 100.0% |
GILD Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.82 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.82 | +3.8% | 0.56% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +2.6% | 0.7% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.77 | 0% | 1.23% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.77 | +2.7% | 1.03% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-28 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.91% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.75 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +2.7% | 0.95% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-29 | Quarterly | 0.73 | 0% | 1.25% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.73 | +2.8% | 1.26% |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.71 | 0% | 1% |
GILD Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, GILD's dividend yield is 2.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.22 USD by the current share price of 133.06.
As of August 2026, GILD paid a dividend of 3.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.82 USD.
GILD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GILD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GILD for the next payments are between 0.819 (-0.1%) and 0.849 (+3.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.50%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gilead Sciences (GILD) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Gilead Sciences (GILD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GILD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.74% per year. Strong growth: GILD's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GILD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.45%. If you bought GILD's shares at 59.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.45% of your original purchase price.
GILD Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Gilead Sciences has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GILD's 2.56% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GILD is 43.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
GILD's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GILD Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-05 02:38 UTC