GILD Gilead Sciences dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Gilead Sciences's most recent dividend payment of $0.79 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 14, 2025. The payout stands at $3.1 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 2.97%. The latest GILD stock dividend of $0.79 is an increase from the previous $0.77 distribution, representing a growth of 2.6%.
Key dates
- GILD last dividend date: Mar 14, 2025
GILD dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
GILD has a dividend yield of 2.97% which is above the Healthcare sector average but below the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Healthcare sector average of 2.02%, Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is 47% higher. Historically GILD's dividend yield has averaged at 4.0% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
Dividend history
Gilead Sciences has been paying dividends for the last ten years. According to our data GILD has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 2.6% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 57% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 34%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.79 | 2.78% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.77 | 3.35% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.77 | 3.7% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.77 | 4.67% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.77 | 4.07% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.67% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.85% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.8% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.75 | 3.69% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 3.3% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.45% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.98% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.73 | 4.92% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.03% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 3.99% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.08% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.71 | 4.47% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.68 | 4.55% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.68 | 4.02% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | $0.68 | 3.6% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.68 | 3.75% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.73% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.71% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.58% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.63 | 3.61% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.39% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.01% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.57 | 3.06% |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.57 | 2.68% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.8% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.47% |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 3.05% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | $0.52 | 2.85% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.46% |
| Sep 14, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.32% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.47 | 2.11% |
| Mar 14, 2016 | $0.43 | 1.9% |
| Dec 14, 2015 | $0.43 | 1.28% |
| Sep 14, 2015 | $0.43 | 0.79% |
| Jun 12, 2015 | $0.43 | 0.37% |
Gilead Sciences dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GILD has a payout ratio of 815.8% which is higher than the Healthcare sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 42.4%, Gilead Sciences's payout ratio is 1,824% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GILD dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 7.7% | $1.69 | 119% |
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 4.08% | $3.16 | 46.7% |
| ABBV AbbVie Inc | 3.76% | $6.38 | 265.8% |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 3.35% | $9.13 | 119.8% |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 3.17% | $4.96 | 84.9% |
| GILD Gilead Sciences Inc | 2.99% | $3.1 | 815.8% |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 0.66% | $5.4 | 45.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gilead Sciences pay a dividend?
Yes, Gilead Sciences has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. GILD has been paying dividends since 2015.
When was GILD's last dividend?
Gilead Sciences's last regular dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.79 per share.
How much dividend does Gilead Sciences pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GILD pays $3.1 per share.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend yield?
Currently Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is 2.97%.
How often does Gilead Sciences pay dividends?
Gilead Sciences pays dividends quarterly.
What is Gilead Sciences's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Gilead Sciences is 815.8%.
Does Gilead Sciences pay a good dividend?
Gilead Sciences's dividend yield is above the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.