Does Gilead Sciences Pay Dividends?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. · GILD · updated
Key facts: Gilead Sciences dividend
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- As of Oct 19, 2026, Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays a dividend of $0.82 per share every quarter, $3.28 a year, a 2.10% yield at its share price of $156.19.
- Gilead Sciences (GILD) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Gilead Sciences (GILD), $0.82 per share, went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026 and was paid on Sep 29, 2026.
- Gilead Sciences (GILD) has paid a dividend since at least 2015; SmarterDividends' records hold 46 of its dividend payments.
- Gilead Sciences (GILD) has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Gilead Sciences (GILD), 3.8% to $0.82 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
- At $3.28 a year per share, 100 shares of GILD pay $328.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Gilead Sciences (GILD) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 43% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Gilead Sciences Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-gilead-sciences-pay-dividends
How much does Gilead Sciences pay?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.82 per share. That is $3.28 per share a year, a 2.10% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $328.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $210.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.82 | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.82 | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.82 | +3.8% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.79 | — |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.79 | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.79 | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.79 | +2.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 | $0.77 | — |
When does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The GILD ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Gilead Sciences's dividend history
Gilead Sciences (GILD) has paid a dividend since at least 2015, and SmarterDividends' records hold 46 payments. It has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 3.8%, went ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full GILD dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays a dividend of $0.82 per share every quarter, $3.28 a year, a 2.10% yield at its share price of $156.19.
How much is Gilead Sciences's dividend?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays $0.82 per share each payment, $3.28 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.25 per share in total.
How often does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
Gilead Sciences (GILD) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Gilead Sciences's next dividend?
Gilead Sciences has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Sep 15, 2026.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend yield?
2.10% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.28 a year in dividends divided by the $156.19 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of GILD pay?
About $328.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $82.00, at Gilead Sciences's current dividend rate.
Has Gilead Sciences ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Gilead Sciences's dividend since 2015. It has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.
How long has Gilead Sciences paid dividends?
Since at least 2015, the start of Gilead Sciences's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 46 payments.
When do I need to buy GILD to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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