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GILD

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

GILD

Healthcare · Drug Manufacturers - General · Stock · quarterly payer

$170.68

Overvalued · -26% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.92%

Annual Dividend

$3.28

Payout Ratio

43%

5-Yr Growth

3.0%

Ex-Date

Dec 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GILD's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 2, 2026, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has a forward dividend yield of 1.92%, based on an annual dividend of $3.28 per share and a share price of $170.68.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (84 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • GILD has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GILD's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026, with payment on Dec 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD pays out 43% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • GILD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD's 1.92% yield is 50% below its five-year average yield of 3.82%.
  • As of Nov 2, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GILD is $126.20 per share, 26% below the $170.68 share price, so GILD screens as overvalued.
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 0 times across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 3.8% increase to $0.820 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
  • Gilead Sciences (GILD) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in February in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 3.8%, was declared on Feb 4, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GILD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 2, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GILD

Summary

As of Nov 2, 2026, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) yields 1.92% ($3.28 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (84/100) and has 10 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is GILD a good dividend stock?

Yes

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.92% ($3.28/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 10 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (43%)
  • 148% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.92%
Payout Ratio
43%
Annual Dividend
$3.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2026
Years of Growth
10
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.33
Market Cap
$211.7B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
148%
52-Week Range
$116.88 – $175.65
Dividend Safety
A · 84/100
Ever Cut?
No

GILD dividend raises and cuts

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) has raised its regular dividend 11 times and cut it 0 times across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 3.8% increase to $0.820 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 13, 2026Raise$0.790 → $0.820+3.8%
Mar 14, 2025Raise$0.770 → $0.790+2.6%
Mar 14, 2024Raise$0.750 → $0.770+2.7%
Mar 14, 2023Raise$0.730 → $0.750+2.7%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.710 → $0.730+2.8%
Mar 12, 2021Raise$0.680 → $0.710+4.4%
Mar 12, 2020Raise$0.630 → $0.680+7.9%
Mar 14, 2019Raise$0.570 → $0.630+10.5%
Mar 15, 2018Raise$0.520 → $0.570+9.6%
Mar 14, 2017Raise$0.470 → $0.520+10.6%
Jun 14, 2016Raise$0.430 → $0.470+9.3%
Every GILD payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
GILD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GILD dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GILD a good dividend stock?

Yes. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.92% ($3.28/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is GILD undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GILD's fair value is about $126.20 versus a $170.68 share price — so it looks overvalued (-26% vs. fair value).

Is GILD's dividend safe?

GILD has a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 10-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GILD's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GILD is about $126.20 per share, about 26% below the current $170.68 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GILD a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GILD screens as "yes" and overvalued. Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.92% ($3.28/yr), with 10 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GILD cut its dividend?

GILD earns a dividend-safety grade of A (84/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GILD pay a dividend?

Yes. Gilead Sciences, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $3.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.92%.

What is GILD's dividend yield?

As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD's forward dividend yield is 1.92%, based on a $3.28 annual dividend and a $170.68 share price.

What is GILD's dividend per share?

As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD pays $3.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GILD's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD's payout ratio is 43% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has GILD grown its dividend?

As of Nov 2, 2026, GILD has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

When is the next GILD ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 2, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for GILD is Dec 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $3.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$82.00
Annual$328.00
Monthly avg$27.33

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